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January
Sat, Jan 7, 7:30 am · After The Arab Spring
How will uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa impact American objectives in the region? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 14, 7:30 am · Shining City On A Hill: Exporting Democracy
Support for democracy has long been a stated goal of U.S. foreign policy, but can it be exported? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 21, 7:30 am · Beyond The Border: The U.S. And Mexico
How best can the nations confront border issues while fostering greater economic and cultural ties? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 28, 7:30 am · Cybersecurity: Defense In The Digital Age
As cyber attacks continue to occur at a breakneck pace, is the U.S. at risk? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
February
Sat, Feb 4, 7:30 am · Drawdown: Exiting Iraq And Afghanistan
26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 11, 7:30 am · Living Planet: State Of The Seas
A look at the health of the world's seas includes depleting fish populations and coral erosion. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 18, 7:30 am · Inside Indonesia
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country, a secular democracy and an economic rising star. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 25, 7:30 am · Race For Resources: Energy And Geopolitics
Who is winning in the competition for the world's energy resources and what does it mean for the US? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
March
Sat, Mar 3, 7:30 am · The New Global Economy
What trends will define the next chapter in the global economy, what rules will govern? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 10, 7:30 am · After The Arab Spring
How will uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa impact American objectives in the region? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 17, 7:30 am · Shining City On A Hill: Exporting Democracy
Support for democracy has long been a stated goal of U.S. foreign policy, but can it be exported? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 24, 7:30 am · Beyond The Border: The U.S. And Mexico
How best can the nations confront border issues while fostering greater economic and cultural ties? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 31, 7:30 am · Cybersecurity: Defense In The Digital Age
As cyber attacks continue to occur at a breakneck pace, is the U.S. at risk? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
April
Sat, Apr 7, 7:30 am · Drawdown: Exiting Iraq And Afghanistan
26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 14, 7:30 am · Living Planet: State Of The Seas
A look at the health of the world's seas includes depleting fish populations and coral erosion. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 21, 7:30 am · Inside Indonesia
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country, a secular democracy and an economic rising star. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 28, 7:30 am · Race For Resources: Energy And Geopolitics
Who is winning in the competition for the world's energy resources and what does it mean for the US? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
May
Sat, May 5, 7:30 am · The New Global Economy
What trends will define the next chapter in the global economy, what rules will govern? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 12, 7:30 am · The World's Bottom Billion
Nearly Ten years ago, world leaders agreed on Millennium Development Goals to end extreme poverty. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 19, 7:30 am · Wall Street And The World: The Global Financial Cr
Experts discuss the financial crisis's impact on regional economies and the international response. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 26, 7:30 am · An Army Of Envoys
Special envoys are now a favored method of diplomacy. But are there too many cooks in the kitchen? 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
June
Sat, Jun 2, 7:30 am · Red Army Rising: China's Military
U.S. and China relations and the potential threat posed by China's growing military are discussed. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 9, 7:30 am · Justified Force? Preventing Genocide In The 21St C
Explores the international toolbox for preventing genocide, including the Responsibility to Protect. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 16, 7:30 am · Moscow's Long Reach
Russia's "sphere of influence" frustrates proponents of western goals in Eastern and Central Europe. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 23, 7:30 am · Power, Politics And The Persian Gulf
Challenges that the US faces in the volatile region, including unrest in Iran are discussed. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 30, 7:30 am · Peace Building And Statecraft
More resources throughout history have been devoted to military efforts than to bring about peace. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
July
Sat, Jul 7, 7:30 am · The Dark Side Of Globalization
Learn how drug cartels, human traffickers and online scam artists benefit from a "flattened" world. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 14, 7:30 am · The New Energy Economy
As American turns to renewable energies, what opportunities exist for industry and innovation? 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 21, 7:30 am · Should The U.S. Give Up On Haiti?
Haiti's lack of development has long frustrated American efforts to build a democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 28, 7:30 am · Is America Safe 10 Years After 9/11
A close examination of how safe the United States is, ten years after the 2001 terrorist attacks. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
August
Sat, Aug 4, 7:30 am · Is The Horn Of Africa The Next Afghanistan?
War, piracy and terrorism make the Horn of Africa one of the most volatile regions in the world. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 11, 7:30 am · Should The U.S. Take The Lead On Global Financial
Should the U.S. coordinate global financial regulation or focus on getting it right at home? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 18, 7:30 am · Should The U.S. Declare A "Special Relationship" W
Germany is the largest country in the European Union and a key US ally. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 25, 7:30 am · Do Sanctions Work?
The effectiveness of sanctions are discussed, as the US seeks to reign in Iran and North Korea. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
September
Sat, Sep 1, 7:30 am · Should Americans Care About The Caucuses?
The Caucuses have long represented a critical region for US interests due to its oil resources. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Sep 8, 7:30 am · Is U.S. Power In Decline?
US power and the impact of the financial crisis and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are discussed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Sep 15, 7:30 am · After The Arab Spring
How will uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa impact American objectives in the region? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Sep 29, 7:30 am · Beyond The Border: The U.S. And Mexico
How best can the nations confront border issues while fostering greater economic and cultural ties? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
October
Sat, Oct 6, 7:30 am · Cybersecurity: Defense In The Digital Age
As cyber attacks continue to occur at a breakneck pace, is the U.S. at risk? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 13, 7:30 am · Drawdown: Exiting Iraq And Afghanistan
26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 20, 7:30 am · Living Planet: State Of The Seas
A look at the health of the world's seas includes depleting fish populations and coral erosion. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 27, 7:30 am · Inside Indonesia
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country, a secular democracy and an economic rising star. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
November
Sat, Nov 3, 7:30 am · Race For Resources: Energy And Geopolitics
Who is winning in the competition for the world's energy resources and what does it mean for the US? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 10, 7:30 am · The New Global Economy
What trends will define the next chapter in the global economy, what rules will govern? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 17, 7:30 am · The World's Bottom Billion
Nearly Ten years ago, world leaders agreed on Millennium Development Goals to end extreme poverty. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 24, 7:30 am · Wall Street And The World: The Global Financial Cr
Experts discuss the financial crisis's impact on regional economies and the international response. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
December
Sat, Dec 1, 7:30 am · An Army Of Envoys
Special envoys are now a favored method of diplomacy. But are there too many cooks in the kitchen? 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 8, 7:30 am · Red Army Rising: China's Military
U.S. and China relations and the potential threat posed by China's growing military are discussed. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 15, 7:30 am · Justified Force? Preventing Genocide In The 21St C
Explores the international toolbox for preventing genocide, including the Responsibility to Protect. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 22, 7:30 am · Moscow's Long Reach
Russia's "sphere of influence" frustrates proponents of western goals in Eastern and Central Europe. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 29, 7:30 am · Power, Politics And The Persian Gulf
Challenges that the US faces in the volatile region, including unrest in Iran are discussed. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
January
Sat, Jan 5, 7:30 am · Power To The People: The New Egypt
A look at the challenges the new Egypt posts for American policymakers and US allies in the region. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 12, 7:30 am · Feeding The Dragon: China In Africa
China is investing in infrastructure projects to help it tap into the African continent's resources. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 19, 7:30 am · Imperfect Union: The Eurozone In Crisis
The EU faces its biggest financial crisis and the future of the Eurozone itself is under question. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jan 26, 7:30 am · Red Line: Iran, Israel And The Bomb
A look at why a nuclear armed Iran is considered so dangerous to US and Israeli interests. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
February
Sat, Feb 2, 7:30 am · The Intervention Calculation
A discussion about why the US intervenes in some conflicts and stands on the sidelines in others. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 9, 7:30 am · The Generals And The Democrat: Myanmar In Transiti
A look at Aung San Suu Kyi and whether Myanmar's military are leaders serious about reform. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 16, 7:30 am · Joint Strike: Nato And The Us In The 21St Century
Can the NATO alliance - forged during the Cold War - ensure global stability in the 21st Century? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Feb 23, 7:30 am · Sacred Cow: Defending America On A Budge
A look at how the US is tightening its belt on defense spending in an age of economic uncertainty. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
March
Sat, Mar 2, 7:30 am · Power To The People: The New Egypt
A look at the challenges the new Egypt posts for American policymakers and US allies in the region. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 9, 7:30 am · Feeding The Dragon: China In Africa
China is investing in infrastructure projects to help it tap into the African continent's resources. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 16, 7:30 am · Imperfect Union: The Eurozone In Crisis
The EU faces its biggest financial crisis and the future of the Eurozone itself is under question. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 23, 7:30 am · Red Line: Iran, Israel And The Bomb
A look at why a nuclear armed Iran is considered so dangerous to US and Israeli interests. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Mar 30, 7:30 am · The Intervention Calculation
A discussion about why the US intervenes in some conflicts and stands on the sidelines in others. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
April
Sat, Apr 6, 7:30 am · The Generals And The Democrat: Myanmar In Transiti
A look at Aung San Suu Kyi and whether Myanmar's military are leaders serious about reform. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 13, 7:30 am · Joint Strike: Nato And The Us In The 21St Century
Can the NATO alliance - forged during the Cold War - ensure global stability in the 21st Century? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 20, 7:30 am · Should The U.S. Give Up On Haiti?
Haiti's lack of development has long frustrated American efforts to build a democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 27, 7:30 am · Is America Safe 10 Years After 9/11
A close examination of how safe the United States is, ten years after the 2001 terrorist attacks. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
May
Sat, May 4, 7:30 am · Is The Horn Of Africa The Next Afghanistan?
War, piracy and terrorism make the Horn of Africa one of the most volatile regions in the world. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 11, 7:30 am · Should The U.S. Take The Lead On Global Financial
Should the U.S. coordinate global financial regulation or focus on getting it right at home? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]

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May
Sat, May 18, 7:30 am · Should The U.S. Declare A "Special Relationship" W
Germany is the largest country in the European Union and a key US ally. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 25, 7:30 am · Do Sanctions Work?
The effectiveness of sanctions are discussed, as the US seeks to reign in Iran and North Korea. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
June
Sat, Jun 1, 7:30 am · Should Americans Care About The Caucuses?
The Caucuses have long represented a critical region for US interests due to its oil resources. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 8, 7:30 am · Is U.S. Power In Decline?
US power and the impact of the financial crisis and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are discussed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 15, 7:30 am · After The Arab Spring
How will uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa impact American objectives in the region? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]

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June
Sat, Jun 22, 7:30 am · Shining City On A Hill: Exporting Democracy
Support for democracy has long been a stated goal of U.S. foreign policy, but can it be exported? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 29, 7:30 am · Beyond The Border: The U.S. And Mexico
How best can the nations confront border issues while fostering greater economic and cultural ties? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
July
Sat, Jul 6, 7:30 am · Cybersecurity: Defense In The Digital Age
As cyber attacks continue to occur at a breakneck pace, is the U.S. at risk? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 13, 7:30 am · Drawdown: Exiting Iraq And Afghanistan
26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 20, 7:30 am · Living Planet: State Of The Seas
A look at the health of the world's seas includes depleting fish populations and coral erosion. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 27, 7:30 am · Inside Indonesia
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country, a secular democracy and an economic rising star. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
August
Sat, Aug 3, 7:30 am · Race For Resources: Energy And Geopolitics
Who is winning in the competition for the world's energy resources and what does it mean for the US? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 10, 7:30 am · The New Global Economy
What trends will define the next chapter in the global economy, what rules will govern? 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]

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