updated 11:00 p.m. EST, Thu November 20, 2008

U.S. power will decline, council advises

A new government report paints an alarming picture of an unstable future for international relations defined by waning American influence, fragmenting political power and intensifying struggles for natural resources. The report was drafted by the National Intelligence Council to better inform U.S. policymakers -- starting with President-elect Barack Obama's administration. full story

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