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PRI's The World
July 04, 2017
Foreign help was critical to the success of the American Revolution. Many people know about the important roles played by France and Spain. But less well-known is the indirect help the US got from Russia. On this July 4, we explore how Russia accidentally helped the American fight for independence.
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.
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
'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
Egyptian Military and Mubarak's True Power
The Takeaway
February 11, 2011
How much longer can Mubarak count on the military's support? Scott Shane, national security reporter for The New York Times, and Zachary Lockman, Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History at New York University help analyze events.
Conflict & Justice
Egypt: What Happens Next?
The Takeaway
February 11, 2011
Joshua Landis from the University of Oklahoma looks ahead to what may transpire in Egypt, where the revolution continues. Max Rodenbeck, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, has an update and analysis from Cairo.
Conflict & Justice
Egypt's Future? Watch the Military
The Takeaway
February 11, 2011
Nicholas Kristof, columnist for The New York Times responds to ongoing events in Egypt. He says that we should be watching the military as events continue to unfold in Egypt.
Global Politics
Egypt's Elections: Who Will Run?
The Takeaway
February 14, 2011
The next president of Egypt will likely come out of the military, says Ret. Col. Patrick Lang, former head of Middle East Intelligence at the Defence Intelligence Agency.
Conflict & Justice
Impressions of a Revolution
The Takeaway
February 14, 2011
Nancy Yousef, Egyptian-American professor of English literature at CUNY Baruch, shares her thoughts and digests all that's happened over the last three weeks, and her hopes for the future of the country.