World Insight 2012/01/23 Oil and the world economy; Pakistan's power divide; Election outlook for 2012; China's year of the dragon

Fueling the oil crisis. Rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program push prices to a level that many countries can ill afford.

Pakistan's power divide. The army and government find themselves at odds, and the Supreme Court charges the Prime Minister with contempt in a corruption case.

Running for the top job. With 2012 a banner year for elections worldwide, how might changes in leadership affect relations among world powers?

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Roaring into the Year of the Dragon. We look at China's economic prospects and the fascination the mythical beast exerts over Chinese and foreigners alike.