Michael Leiter, former Director, National Counterterrorism Center

Jacob G. Hornberger explains why he thinks that Obama is no better than Bush when it comes to foreign policy and civil liberties.

Jennifer Cooke and Richard Downie provide an overview of the new CSIS Africa Program study examining the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade.

With more than a billion citizens, a thriving economy and a rapidly modernizing military, India is swiftly becoming a growing force in geopolitics.

Governments and corporations are under serious and growing threat from cyber attacks. Which do you favor: a strategy that seeks out hackers and punishes them at the risk of waging an undeclared cyberwar, or a more defensive strategy, as adopted by today's Pentagon?

Families of U.S. soldiers killed in a helicopter crash mourn their loved ones, NATO vows to carry on with mission. Julie Noce, reports.

Somalis are fleeing a refugee camp on the outskirts of Mogadishu after government troops stole truckloads worth of food aid. Andrew Raven reports.

At least 42 people have died after the Syrian army stormed Deir al-Zour, the largest city in the east and a scene of frequent protests, activists say.

At least a quarter of a million Israelis have staged marches over the rising cost of living.

Markets take a dip in early trading.

Sylvia Wadhwa has the details on the ECB stepping in to aid Spain and Italy's debt issues.

Andrew Stevens talks to economist Andy Xie about China's reaction to the U.S. credit downgrade.

Heino Ruland, Partner at Ruland Research talks about his outlook on the European economy.

Deputy PM Nick Clegg says a second night of theft and violence on London's streets had nothing to do with the shooting of Mark Duggan.