Conflict

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Delivering International Aid in Conflict Zones

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore the challenges facing aid groups in places like Afghanistan, and how development assistance factors into the goals of "winning hearts and minds".

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Challenges facing President Obama

Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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Whether it's North Korea, Iran or a rogue upstart -- American power will continue to face challenges around the world. With more than 25 years at The New York Times, journalist David Sanger says it's important for all of us to understand...

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The Battle for Kashmir

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2009 at 1:19 p.m.
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For almost sixty years, India and Pakistan battled over the territory of Kashmir.

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Technology and 21st Century Diplomacy

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Tech Tuesday explores how old and new communications technology can transform America's 21st century diplomacy. We talk with Alec Ross, Senior Advisor on Innovation at the U.S. State Department.

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Mideast Talks in New York

Monday, Sep 21, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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As President Obama prepares to sit down with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, we assess prospects for peace and the current sticking points between the two sides.

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The President's Secret Service

Monday, Aug 31, 2009 at 1:19 p.m.
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They're tasked with protecting the President. And for much of the Secret Service's history they've kept to absolute silence about that mission. We talk with Author Ronald Kessler about the evolving challenges facing the agency.

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Global TV Goes Local

Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
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Satellites and digital technology are blurring the lines between "local" and "global" news. In the Washington region, ten channels on public television are bringing unedited programming from around the world--connecting local expatriates...

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A Renewed Focus on Africa?

Thursday, Aug 6, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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When President Clinton traveled to Africa in 1998, his 12-day trip was advertised as an upbeat re-engagement with the continent. More than a decade later, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is sending a more somber message with her own...

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Monitoring Domestic Terrorists

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center has been monitoring domestic terrorism and extremist hate groups for more than 25 years. And they're concerned hate groups may now be actively targeting military veterans to become their next recruits. We...

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The War Crimes Trial of Charles Taylor

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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Former Liberian President Charles Taylor took the stand in his own defense yesterday in a war crimes trial that's been going on for six years. Taylor has pleaded not guilty to the charges and says the case against him is based on lies...

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Democracy Building & Consensus in Lebanon

Thursday, Jul 9, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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In recent elections, Lebanese voters sent a pro-Western majority to parliament, denying a challenge from the militant Hezbollah. We look at the challenges ahead for the newly-named Prime Minister Saad Hariri -- son of slain former Prime...

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Honduras Update

Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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The Honduran President Zelaya, ousted in an apparent coup last week, is here in Washington trying to win the Obama administration's help in restoring him to power. We get an update on the challenges facing President Obama, Secretary of...

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Fighting Corruption in Africa

Monday, Jun 29, 2009 at 1:27 p.m.
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Most observers agree: To gain respect on the world stage, African countries must combat corruption and embrace notions of "good governance." But it isn't as easy as outsiders may think. Kojo explores the life of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower...

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A Coup in Honduras

Monday, Jun 29, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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The president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, was ousted from leadership and flown into exile over the weekend. Some analysts were quick to call it a return to the "bad old days" of Latin American politics, but others said the roots of the...

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Marijuana Smuggling: A First-Person View

Thursday, Jun 25, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.
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Back in the 1980s, a young Canadian named Brian O'Dea was running a drug smuggling ring responsible for importing TONS of marijuana into the United States. He left the business and 'went straight' long before he was sent to prison for 10...

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