International

Peter Andreas: "Smuggler Nation: How Illicit Trade Made America"

March 28, 2013

The history of America’s porous borders: How smuggling and illegal immigration have driven U.S. economic growth.

Understanding International Tax Havens

March 27, 2013

The crisis in Cyprus sheds a light on how investors shelter their wealth. A panel joins Diane to explain how tax havens work and their effect on economies around the world.

Friday News Roundup - International

March 22, 2013

President Barack Obama meets with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. World powers probe unconfirmed reports of a chemical weapons attack in Syria. And banks in Cyprus remain closed. A panel of journalists joins guest host Tom Gjelten for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Cyprus And EU Bailouts

March 21, 2013

Cyprus seeks alternatives after rejecting European bailout terms. How the financial crisis in Cyprus tests Germany, the European Union and world markets.

President Obama's Middle East Trip: A Preview

March 19, 2013

President Barack Obama travels this week to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. Critical issues for the U.S. in the region.

Friday News Roundup - International

March 15, 2013

The U.S. increases security in Afghanistan. European leaders meet on growth versus austerity. And Pope Francis begins his reign. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

US Foreign Policy Challenges Ahead

March 13, 2013

Foreign policy experts General Brent Scowcroft and Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski discuss the U-S role in Syria, tensions with Iran, and the direction of U-S foreign policy.

Friday News Roundup - International

March 8, 2013

North Korea raises threats over new U.N. sanctions. International support grows for Syrian rebels. Venezuelans mourn the death of President Hugo Chavez. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Syria And The US Role In The Middle East

March 6, 2013

The Obama administration is stepping up support for rebels in Syria’s civil war. A panel joins Diane to discuss U.S. leverage in Syria and America's role in the Middle East.

Venezuela After The Death Of Hugo Chavez

March 6, 2013

Venezuela after Chavez: What the death of the Socialist leader will mean for the country, the region and the U.S.

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