Conflict
Whose Century Is It?
February 10, 2017
Drones and robotics, and their potential uses, are advancing faster than policy and the human moral compass can easily keep up. How and when best to use these technologies in conflict and law enforcement, for strategic gain and to minimize loss of life? What crosses the line? Peter Singer, New America Foundation strategist and author of "Wired for War," weighs in.
Global Politics
Pakistani opposition parties reach agreement
PRI's The World
February 21, 2008
The leaders of Pakistan's two main opposition parties announced today they'll work together to form a new government, as Host Marco Werman speaks with The World's Mary Kay Magistad in Islamabad.
Global Politics
Global views of America
PRI's The World
March 11, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman speaks to a young Washington Post reporter who traveled around the globe for a year to find out how the world views the United States; Amar Bakshi says the people he spoke to expressed a wide range of emotions
Business, Economics and Jobs
Migrant workers rights in the gulf
PRI's The World
March 12, 2008
Correspondent Ben Gilbert reports on a controversy over migrant workers' rights in the Arab Gulf states, as migrant laborers in Dubai recently took to the streets to demand better pay and working conditions.
Lifestyle & Belief
Dutch film critical of Islam
PRI's The World
March 28, 2008
The World's Gerry Hadden reports on a controversial Dutch film critical of Islam -- and the reaction to it; Muslims in some countries have condemned the film, but in Europe itself
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit: Badila Ensemble
PRI's The World
April 01, 2008
Anchor Lisa Mullins introduces us to the music of the Badila Ensemble. Members of the group have been recruited from France, India and Iran. The ensemble's latest CD is called "Qalandar Express: Love Songs of the Mystic Riders."
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer - Pakistan
PRI's The World
April 10, 2008
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Pakistan. British author Sheila Paine traveled there -- and to many other countries -- to study and collect traditional embroidered tunics and dresses. Some of those precious textiles is being be auctioned at Christie's in London.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit: The Kominas
PRI's The World
April 15, 2008
The World's Marco Werman introduces us to the music of The Kominas. The group's two members are from Boston, the children of Pakistani immigrants. Their new album is called, "Wild Nights in Guantanamo Bay."
Sports
Olympic torch update
PRI's The World
April 16, 2008
Anchor Lisa Mullins has the latest on the Olympic torch's journey: the torch arrived in Pakistan today, but you had to get an invitation to see the relay there.
Divisions within al-Qaeda on its tactics
PRI's The World
May 30, 2008
There may be a rift developing within the ranks of al-Qaeda, with some apparently renouncing violent tactics; Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Lawrence Wright
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit - Firewater and Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra
PRI's The World
June 09, 2008
Two musicians show how to travel the world and bring back its sounds to the mixing studio. Marco Werman profiles new music from Firewater and Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra.