Joined By War: A Decade of Conflict in Afghanistan
To mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and to honor the sacrifices made by both Afghans and Americans, America Abroad brings together audiences in Washington and Kabul to discuss the personal costs of...
View ArticleElection 2012: Voters and Foreign Policy
Just a few months before the first primary votes are cast, foreign policy and national security issues have received surprisingly little attention on the campaign trail. So when it comes to foreign...
View ArticleThe Politics of Faith: The Role of Religion in Divided Societies
Around the world today, conflicts between religious groups are on the rise. Nearly a third of the world's population faces restrictions on how they worship, risking arrest, imprisonment or even death....
View ArticleEurope in Crisis
The European debt crisis has made possible what was once inconceivablethe collapse of the euro, and even the unraveling of the European Union itself. We head to front lines of the crisisto Italy and...
View ArticleAmerica and the Middle East: What Lies Ahead
With American troops out of Iraq and leaving Afghanistan what will America's 'strong presence' in the region look like? From Iraq and Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan, we'll examine what America's...
View ArticleAfter Kim Jong-Il: America and the Two Koreas
The sudden death of Kim Jong-Il and the succession to power of his young and inexperienced son has put the world on edge. What will the leadership change in North Korea mean for the future of America's...
View ArticleThe Rise of the Islamists
After decades of repression by secular rulers, Islamists are now poised to transform the region's politics and culture. But it's still not clear what they plan to do with their power, and what that...
View ArticleIran and the Bomb
Will sanctions and diplomacy be enough to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons? Or is a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities inevitable?
View ArticleThe Future of NATO
NATO's campaign in Libya received mixed reviews, and now its forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. This month, member countries are meeting in Chicago to talk about the alliance's future. So what's...
View ArticleThe Global Water Challenge
Water: As the most essential resource to human life, the demand for water continues to grow as global population does. Yet less than one percent of the planet's supply is potable, making the treatment...
View ArticleReligious Minorities in the Middle East
The Arab awakening has led to a rise in Islamist governments in the Middle East - raising concerns about the rights of religious minorities.
View ArticleMexico: Looking Forward
Mexico isn't just America's neighbor and the source of controversy over immigration. It is also our third-largest trading partner, outpacing Japan, Germany and the UK combined. So what will a change in...
View ArticleThe Next President: Foreign Policy Challenges
The next President of the United States may face some very tough foreign policy decisions early in his administration. So it's important that American voters know where candidates stand on the key issues.
View ArticleAmerican Entrepreneurship in a Global Economy
There is bipartisan consensus that unleashing America's entrepreneurial potential is vital to reviving the economy. Yet there are many challenges facing today's entrepreneur, from local regulatory and...
View ArticleYouth in the Arab World: After the Revolution
Arabs under thirty drove the region's revolutions, and they have emerged as prominent social and political actors. But with new governments now in power, are youth satisfied with the pace of change?
View ArticleIslamism in Africa
The rise of Islamism in Africa may threaten to further destabilize an already fragile continent.
View ArticleObama's Foreign Policy Challenges: The Next 4 Years
President Obama's second term begins with a series of foreign policy challenges on his plate.
View ArticleReligious Minorities in the Middle East (UPDATED)
The Arab Awakening has led to a rise in Islamist governments in the Middle East – increasing concerns about the rights of religious minorities.
View ArticleA Decade At War: Afghanistan, Iraq & Counterinsurgency
In this special episode marking the tenth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, America Abroad looks back at the policies and lessons of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the efficacy of the...
View ArticleGlobal Energy and Innovations
What does the natural gas boom mean for renewable energy in the U.S. and how are other countries addressing their growing energy needs?
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