James Traub

The World

White House says Syria ‘Used Chemical Weapons’

Conflict & Justice

The White House announced Thursday it now has credible evidence that the Assad regime has used chemical weapons against opposition rebels.

Senator Kerry gets Presidential nod for Secretary of State

Conflict & Justice
The World

The VP Debate and Foreign Affairs

Global Politics

Libyan Rebel Accuses CIA Of Torture

Conflict & Justice
The World

Joe Biden and the post-Cheney vice presidency

Global Politics
The World

Can Pakistan Be Governed?

Global Politics

Can Pakistan be governed? To find out, James Traub interviewed the President of Pakistan, who was elected to office after the assassination of his wife Benazir Bhutto. He joins The Takeaway to discuss the results of that interview.

The World

A look at the history of conflict between Georgia and Russia

Arts, Culture & Media

James Traub, contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine says the hostilities between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway region South Ossetia should not come as a surprise. Guest: James Traub, contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine