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The Taliban and al Qaeda now constitute a parallel government in parts of Pakistan.

In facing the realities of change Europe is beggining to see the needfor an alliance with the United States.

Policymakers are abuzz with the explosive recommendations for U.S. policy toward Iraq soon to be released by the Baker-Hamilton Commission.

The "Tequila Crisis," which originated in Mexico and spread to Brazil and Argentina, is one of the most significant events in emerging financial markets during the past two decades.

The history of banking crises provides an informative perspective on the current financial crisis.

About one-fifth of Americans strongly opposed the war in Iraq.