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Here's a good series of articles by Martin Sieff for UPI:

19-Jan-09: Why are U.S., Russia still top global powers in 21st century?

1-Dec-08: U.S., Russia still unrivaled in global power projection

26-Nov-08: Helsinki talks show U.S., Russia still lead world

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