May 22, 2012 Archives

Assessing the Alliance

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, talks about the United States’ relationship with Pakistan and Afghanistan.

President Obama Speaks at ISAF Meeting on Afghanistan

President Obama speaks to leaders of the 50 nations that make up the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan before a meeting to discuss the next step in the transition of power there

Organized Crime and International Terrorism

Tom Sanderson gives his thoughts on how funding for domestic organized crime can lead to international terrorism.

Volcano Delivers New Scare

The Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico alarms villagers with a new burst of ash clouds.

Five Killed in Damascus Restaurant Blast

Five people are killed when an explosive device detonates in a restaurant in the Syrian capital Damascus on Tuesday.

Putin Puts Stamp on New Russia Government

President Vladimir Putin put his stamp on a new government that kept his most trusted allies in charge of finance while leaving tested veterans at the helm of foreign affairs and defence.

Egypt on Threshold of Historic Poll

Egypt's first truly competitive presidential election in the republic's history is a landmark but raises many questions.

Suspected Pirates Face Trial in Paris

Six alleged members of a Somali pirate gang charged with taking a French luxury yacht in 2008 go on trial in Paris.

Finding an End Game For Afghanistan

U.S. President Obama calls for responsible end to the war in Afghanistan amid hopes of refocusing resources at home.

Does the Afghan Mission Hinge on Pakistan?

Pakistan’s six month blockade of NATO supplies bound for Afghanistan has contributed to rising tensions with the U.S. and cast a shadow over the Chicago Summit. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses.

Afghanistan at Risk for Civil War After U.S. Withdrawal?

Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN John Bolton and national security analyst K.T. McFarland on the future of Afghanistan.

Will Greece Exit the Eurozone?

Lord Abbett Senior Economist Milton Ezrati on Greece’s economic outlook and uncertain future in the eurozone and Germany’s impact on Europe’s economic outlook.

Hungary FM Discusses Eurozone Future

Richard Quest sits down with Hungary's finance minister to discuss the fate of the eurozone.

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