Australia as the Power Player for the 21st Century

This rambling article covers a lot of ground, but raises an interesting point: With the world running out of oil, could Australia -- with 40% of the world's uranium -- betcome a much more powerful country in the global stage?

http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/a-thirsty-world-is-running-dry/2006/07/30/1154198009168.html

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