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2008/10/12
Winning the Peace
The days of conventional warfare are numbered and the modern military has to deal with a different kind of warfare: insurgency. What happens when the world's only superpower is faced with insurgents who employ guerilla tactics? Find out what it takes to rebuild nations from the ashes of conflict in this one hour special from America Abroad. Hosted by Ray Suarez and Deborah Amos.
2008/10/05
The Next President
In this special edition of America Abroad, we partner with CNN and the George Washington University to bring you a conversation with five former Secretaries of State: Madeleine Albright, James Baker, Warren Christopher, Henry Kissinger and Colin Powell. We'll hear their thoughts on the world of challenges facing the next president.
2008/09/28
Universal Health Coverage
It's a debate that has raged on and off in the United States for more than a century now, with no clear resolution in sight: whether to guarantee healthcare for every American.
During the past 100 years, medicine has advanced from a rudimentary craft to a scientific pursuit capable of near miracles. The stage appears set for yet another major national health insurance debate in 2009, listen during this special, Oxford-style debate as six experts — three on each side — who try to sway an audience that votes before and after the session.
2008/09/21
Brazil Rising
Brazil is one of the world's fastest growing economies, known for vast natural resources, exporting prowess, rich cultural traditions and healthy tourism. As it charts a new path to overcome high levels of poverty, inequality and crime, Brazil's influence in regional and global affairs is growing. Join David Brown as he takes listeners on a personal journey across the country, exploring Brazil’s view of itself, its neighbors and the world.
2008/09/14
America Abroad - Batteground Lebanon
Lebanon has been a political and religious powder keg for decades. It’s a nation known for its intellectual and cultural capital, and its political instability. In this one-hour special from America Abroad, we'll explore Lebanon’s historic struggles with sectarian conflict, and how foreign powers have exploited its fault lines. We'll investigate Syria's interests in Lebanon, and we look at one of its closest allies there, Hezbollah.
