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This is a peril for the United States, which ostensibly finds a friend in Putin. More pernicious, however, is the dangerous trend this situation represents. Khodorovsky and Gusinsky are using the pull of American investors in Russian oil companies and Americans supportive of Sharon against Putin. Thus, while fractured in their individual ambitions, both are trying to blackmail the United States to get what they want at home...

Author: By Christine A. Teylan, | Title: Tough Choices for Russia | 10/24/2003 | See Source »

...some of the Bush Administration's more notorious comments on her country. "The American government includes Iran in the 'axis of evil' and is so busy demanding that Iran embrace democracy that it shouts over the heads of millions of Iranians who demand democracy and freedom--often at great peril," she told TIME. "Every nation needs to select what's best for itself on its own--whether that's Iran, Iraq or in Europe." Ebadi said that her respect for the Pope--heavily favored to win the award this year--"only increased when he came out in opposition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: She Is Very Brave | 10/20/2003 | See Source »

What changes in U.S. policy toward Iraq, while unfamiliar to the White House and painful to swallow, would constitute a strategy with a good enough prospect of eventual success so as to head off the option of copping out? While there are no policy changes that can avoid peril, this is the jam that we’ve gotten ourselves into, and sticking to the current scheme courts disaster. There are several components which might constitute a strategy worth pursuing...

Author: By Jonathan Moore, | Title: Is the U.S. Heading Toward Withdrawal From Iraq? | 10/14/2003 | See Source »

...President Bush, in each of his last three addresses to the nation, has not once failed to conclude his remarks with references to “dangers,” “evil,” “harm” or “peril...

Author: By Peter P.M. Buttigieg, | Title: Frightened—and Fighting Fear | 9/29/2003 | See Source »

...would be upset if I had to stop driving, but that would be preferable to hurting myself or someone else. I have to add that elders are not the only ones who should be tested often! There are many young people and middle-aged drivers who are a peril to those on the road. Jeannette Kearns Hackensack...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How should states deal with the licensing of older drivers? | 7/21/2003 | See Source »

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