Mark Pennington defines what he means by a "robust political economy".

Fire swept the upper floors of Egypt's Interior Ministry building on Tuesday as policemen protested outside to demand higher pay. A security official accused demonstrators of starting the blaze in downtown Cairo. (March 22)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai announces that Afghan forces will take security responsibility in seven areas in July - including volatile cities in both the south and north. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Workers at a leaking nuclear plant hooked up power lines to all six of the crippled complex's reactor units Tuesday, but other repercussions from the massive earthquake and tsunami were still rippling across the nation. (March 22)

At least four Palestinians are dead and 12 injured after Israeli mortar fire strikes a home in the Gaza strip. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

The Libyan capital is largely quiet following three nights of air strikes, with a nearby navy facility damaged in the attacks. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Attorney General Eric Holder reiterated the Obama administration's Libya policy Tuesday, saying that Gaddafi must go. He was asked whether Gaddafi's regime poses any 'credible' terror threat to any of the coalition partners and dodged the question, saying he would not comment on intelligence. Holder's comments were made at a meeting with law enf

On a trip to Russia Tuesday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that the targets of attacks on Libya have been 'very careful' and on air defense sites. Gates reiterated that the power in military efforts would be transferred from the U.S. to allies likely in a few days.

Erica Hill talks to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) about the U.S. role in enforcing the no-fly zone in Libya.

Chris Wragge talks to CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about the air strikes in Libya - now in their fifth day.  

As objections mount against the bombing of Libyan sites, allegations of "mission creep" in the operation are rising.

Arwa Damon talks with the military commander of the Libyan opposition.

Pres. Barack Obama tells Juan Carlos Lopez the first task is to keep Moammar Gadhafi from attacking his people.

Anti-Gaddafi fighters have found themselves outgunned on the road from Benghazi to Ajdabiya. With no communication facilities and little structure to their forces, they are left to run sporadic raids against Gaddafi's troops, before coming under fire and returning.