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'America Abroad: Holy Diplomacy'
An exploration of the Catholic Church's enduring role as an international social and political actor.
'The Changing World': The My Lai tapes
Recently declassified recordings reveal the U.S. Army's investigation into the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War....
'The Takeaway' on the economy of oil
Why the U.S. government is stockpiling oil at a time when oil prices are at all-time highs....
Policing the United Nations
The BBC reports on evidence of a UN cover-up of the activities of some of its peacekeepers in the Republic of Congo....
'America Abroad: The Taiwan Dilemma'
Taipei’s occasional gestures towards independence have stroked the ire of China, and the US has backed its democratic ally....
A Troubled Global Economy
'To the Point' looks at how a globalized economy means that America's financial problems could spread to the rest of the world. ...
America, Democracy, and the World
'America Abroad' takes a look at America's attempts at democracy promotion around the world....
The Kids who Ran Iraq
The BBC takes a look at the young recruits enlisted to administer the rebuilding of Iraq after the 2003 invasion. ...
Afghanistan - Winning Hearts and Minds
The BBC World Service looks at the new American counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan, honed by experience in Iraq....
Cuba after Fidel
'America Abroad' explores what the change in leadership will mean for the citizens of Cuba, and for Cuba-US relations....Analysis
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