April 4, 2011 Archives

Anthony Cordesman on Unrest in Libya

A discussion on the unrest in Libya between Anthony H. Cordesman, the CSIS Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, and H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations.

Japan's Fukushima Disaster Slows Plans for Nuclear Renaissance

Governments around the world have been considering a push to "cleaner" nuclear power to replace fossil fuels and increase energy exports, but the Japanese disaster may slow, or even stop, many of those plans.

Gas Prices & Energy Security

The President discusses his plan to reduce U.S. use of oil.

Bombing At Pakistan Shrine Kills 42, Wounds 100

At least 42 people were killed and 100 wounded when militants attacked a Sufi shrine in Pakistan Sunday. One would-be bomber, just 14 years old, was arrested when his explosives fail to detonate. (April 4)

Raw Video: Marines Land In Japan For Quake Help

More U.S. troops have arrived in Japan to help with relief efforts there following last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Saturday, a group of marines from Indian Head, Maryland arrived at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan. (April 3)

Protesters Teargassed In Yemen

Police and protesters clash south of the Yemeni capital, in Taiz, leaving two dead and hundreds injured.

Gaddafi, Opposition Stalemate In Libya

Libyan rebels continue to gain ground, only to be forced to retreat by the Gaddafi regime. Mandy Clark reports on the latest details of the continuing crisis in Libya.

NATO Airstrike Killed 13 Rebels

A NATO airstrike intended to thwart Moammar Gadhafi's forces killed 13 rebel fighters in eastern Libya instead, the opposition said Saturday. However, they stressed it did not diminish their support for the international air campaign.

Libya Like Charlie Wilson's War?

A former CIA Director discusses the potential for unintended consequences in the Libyan conflict, like there were in Afghanistan.

Brzezinski on Libya

Zbigniew Brzezinski the National Security Advisor under President Carter, dicusses the civil war in Libya.

Al Qaeda in Libya?

Fareed Zakaria asks Noman Benotman about the identity and the motivation of the opposition in Libya.

Lindsey Graham on Libya and Iraq

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke with Bob Schieffer on if Republicans are afraid of the Tea Party, arming the Rebels in Libya, and the future of security in Iraq.

What's the U.S. Endgame in Libya?

Candy Crowley talks to former National Security Adviser James Jones about the Libya crisis.

Ivory Coast Rivals Get Ready for Battle in Abidjan

Tensions remain high in Ivory Coast as fighters of the two presidential rivals prepare for battle across Abidjan.

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