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As the political tumult in Egypt enters an eighth day, the government of  authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak suffered a major blow last night when the Army announced that it would not use violence to suppress the opposition movement that has formed aga
Shibley Telhami, professor at the University of Maryland, responds the news that Jordan's President has dismissed his government following protests in his country. King Abdullah has asked an ex-army general to forma new Cabinet.
The BBC's Lyse Doucet was in Tahrir Square, where one pro-Mubarak brought her child to the scene. There are reports that the Egyptian army has stepped in to keep the peace and to protect those who continue to protest President Mubarak.
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Robert Springborg, Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, about Egypt's military and its role in the current political crisis.
Lisa Mullins speaks with Teru Kuwayama of Basetrack, a media project following a US Marine battalion's deployment in Afghanistan. Basetrack's embedded journalists were unexpectedly asked to leave the battalion.
This week, Donald Rumsfeld, secretary of defense for much of the George W. Bush administration, released his memoir, "Known and Unknown." The former Secretary of Defense is known for his phrasing, and we take a listen back to his language and his legacy.
A pro-democracy uprising in a Muslim country with the aim to unseat a dictator in power for nearly three decades: No, it's not Egypt 2011, it's Indonesia 1998. Julia Simon spoke with one leader of Indonesia's 1998 reform movement about parallels he
Marc Lynch is with the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University. He tells anchor Lisa Mullins that after tonight's speech — refusing to resign — Mubarak can't cling to power much longer.
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Conflict & Justice
Massive Protests Continue in Egypt
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
As the political tumult in Egypt enters an eighth day, the government of  authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak suffered a major blow last night when the Army announced that it would not use violence to suppress the opposition movement that has formed aga
Conflict & Justice
Update: Protests in Egypt, Changes in Jordan
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Shibley Telhami, professor at the University of Maryland, responds the news that Jordan's President has dismissed his government following protests in his country. King Abdullah has asked an ex-army general to forma new Cabinet.
Conflict & Justice
Update from Egypt: Army Moves in Support of Anti-Government Protesters
The Takeaway
February 03, 2011
The BBC's Lyse Doucet was in Tahrir Square, where one pro-Mubarak brought her child to the scene. There are reports that the Egyptian army has stepped in to keep the peace and to protect those who continue to protest President Mubarak.
Conflict & Justice
Egyptian military's role in the crisis
The World
February 07, 2011
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Robert Springborg, Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, about Egypt's military and its role in the current political crisis.
Arts, Culture & Media
Basetrack program canceled
The World
February 08, 2011
Lisa Mullins speaks with Teru Kuwayama of Basetrack, a media project following a US Marine battalion's deployment in Afghanistan. Basetrack's embedded journalists were unexpectedly asked to leave the battalion.
Arts, Culture & Media
A Marine in Afghanistan
The World
February 08, 2011
Monica Campbell reports from Afghanistan on a Marine commanding officer who is about to take over a battalion.
Global Politics
Reflecting on Donald Rumsfeld's Storied Career
The Takeaway
February 09, 2011
This week, Donald Rumsfeld, secretary of defense for much of the George W. Bush administration, released his memoir, "Known and Unknown." The former Secretary of Defense is known for his phrasing, and we take a listen back to his language and his legacy.
Arts, Culture & Media
Lessons from Indonesia's popular uprising
The World
February 09, 2011
A pro-democracy uprising in a Muslim country with the aim to unseat a dictator in power for nearly three decades: No, it's not Egypt 2011, it's Indonesia 1998. Julia Simon spoke with one leader of Indonesia's 1998 reform movement about parallels he
Arts, Culture & Media
'The Great Game: Afghanistan' Performed for the Pentagon
The Takeaway
February 10, 2011
Douglas Wilson, assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, joins us to discuss why the Pentagon requested these performances.
Conflict & Justice
How long can Mubarak cling to power?
The World
February 10, 2011
Marc Lynch is with the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University. He tells anchor Lisa Mullins that after tonight's speech — refusing to resign — Mubarak can't cling to power much longer.