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Friday News Roundup - International

December 16, 2011

The U.S. marks the official end of its nearly nine-year war in Iraq; European banks are under pressure to alleviate the region's financial crisis; and a Russian billionaire plans to challenge Vladimir Putin for president. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

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Legacy of American Cold War Containment Strategy

December 8, 2011

At the dawn of the Cold War, an obscure American diplomat named George Kennan designed a strategy of containment to keep Soviet ambitions in check. Guest host, Steve Roberts, and his panel discuss the imperfect implementation of that plan and how it shapes U. S. policy today.

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Pearl Harbor Day

December 7, 2011

On the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we'll look at how the events of December 7, 1941, unfolded and the mark they left on America and the world.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-12-06/new-concerns-about-us-iranian-relations

New Concerns About U.S.- Iranian Relations

December 6, 2011

A downed U.S. surveillance drone, targeted assassinations, and ongoing cyber warfare: Guest host Steve Roberts and a panel of experts explore the latest developments in the region and whether there is growing evidence of a covert war with Iran.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-11-29/deadly-nato-airstrikes-and-their-effect-us-pakistan-relations-and-afghan-war-strate

Deadly NATO Airstrikes and Their Effect on U.S.-Pakistan Relations and Afghan War Strategy

November 29, 2011

NATO says it will investigate airstrikes that killed more than two dozen Pakistani soldiers. What new strains mean for the region and U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-11-10/military-and-veteran-suicide-rates

Military and Veteran Suicide Rates

November 10, 2011

Tomorrow we mark Veteran’s Day. And as we do so it seems important to reflect on the sacrifices our men and woman in uniform have made for us as country. It’s not just in heat of the battle that our soldiers are at risk. The rate of suicide is rising in both active duty members and also veterans.

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Growing Concerns over Iran and Syria after U.S. Troop Pull-Out from Iraq

October 25, 2011

New concerns over Iran and Syria after American troop withdrawal from Iraq. Options for the U.S. and E.U. to contain their influence and enhance security in the region.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-10-07/friday-news-roundup-hour-2

Friday News Roundup - Hour 2

October 7, 2011

Germany pushed eurozone governments to support failing banks as thousands of workers marched against austerity cuts in Greece; Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution condemning the government crackdown in Syria; and the U.S. and coalition forces marked the ten-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. A panel of journalists joins guest host Laura Knoy for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

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Operation Enduring Freedom: 10 Years in Afghanistan

October 6, 2011

Ten years ago this week, U.S. and coalition forces launched Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. A look back at the achievements and impact of America's longest war, the prospects for peace, and the future of U.S. involvement in the region.

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Friday News Roundup - Hour 2

September 30, 2011

Germany approves a stronger eurozone bailout fund. Russia's Putin positions himself to become president again. Syria's opposition asks for international help. And Israel defends plans for new homes in East Jerusalem. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

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