July 2001 • Volume 12, NO. 6

The Politics of Energy

As the world feeds its increasingly voracious appetite for energy from rapidly diminishing, non-renewable resources, a powerful new strategic weapon is being deployed to squeeze the giant U.S. economy.

Cover Story

What Is OPEC?

Power On … Power Off! Power On?

Californians are facing rolling blackouts this summer. What is the real cause behind California’s energy crisis?

Running Out of Water

With the world’s attention focused on failing energy supplies, another vital resource—pure water—rapidly drains away.

Articles

Is Timothy Mcveigh in Heaven or Hell?

Watch What You Say

Europe uses the blasphemy stamp, and free speech takes a hit.

America: The Global Outcast?

The world has given up on America’s leadership role, and the European Union couldn’t be more pleased. Rampant anti-Americanism shows that the stage has been set for a fast-rising EU to become the world’s next superpower.

Asia’s Power Game

As the U.S. withdraws from unhappy East Asia, who will fill the power void?

From Paradise to Poverty

Why the Philippines is on the road to collapse

Departments

Personal

‘Makes Our Spirits Soar’

Commentary

No Place Like Home

One of the best jobs on the market—and who’s doing it?

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