Who Will Be Person of the Year?

A former Vice President turned green guru? The most popular, and powerful, man in Russia? How about a fiery Middle East leader, or the brains behind Harry Potter? Take a look at these and other possible contenders, and vote for your pick. The editors reserve the right to disagree. Their selection will be announced in the December 31st issue of TIME, on sale Dec. 21

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  2. Israel vs. Hizballah: Drumbeats of War
  3. Agent Orange Continues to Poison New Generations in Vietnam
  4. The Pentagon Prepares for a Missile Attack from 'Iran'
  5. The Danger of Doing Business in Russia
  6. Can Asia's Gambling Industry Continue to Thrive?
  7. The Goldman Controversy: Memories of Elián González
  8. The Reasons Behind Big Oil Declining Iraq's Riches
  9. How Las Vegas' Opulent CityCenter Survived Dubai
  10. Study: TV May Perpetuate Race Bias
  1. Agent Orange Continues to Poison New Generations in Vietnam
  2. U.S. Companies Shut Out as Iraq Auctions Its Oil Fields
  3. Study: TV May Perpetuate Race Bias
  4. The Danger of Doing Business in Russia
  5. Can Asia's Gambling Industry Continue to Thrive?
  6. How Las Vegas' Opulent CityCenter Survived Dubai
  7. The Goldman Controversy: Memories of Elián González
  8. For Africans Seeking Asylum in Israel, Dangers Abound
  9. The Pentagon Prepares for a Missile Attack from 'Iran'
  10. New Evidence That Early Therapy Helps Autistic Kids