Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss the offensive in South Waziristan, Pakistan -- and the latest developments in Afghanistan. Also, Kamal Hyder of Al Jazeera English reports from South Waziristan.
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Interview & Video
November 18, 2009
Pakistani army offensive faces huge obstacles in Waziristan
Video
November 16, 2009
On East Asian tour, Obama engages ascendant China
U.S. President Barack Obama visited Shanghai to meet with Chinese leaders and hold a town hall meeting with university students. The American leader stressed the interdependence between the U.S. and the Asian giant. Melissa Chan and Steve Chao of Al Jazeera English report.
Video
November 13, 2009
Iraq lures tourists back to Babylon amid rubble of war
Iraq is home to one of the seven wonders of the world and other ruins and temples. But after years of violence and unrest, tourists are wary of traveling to the war-ravaged country. Al Jazeera English's Hamish MacDonald reports on how Iraq is positioning itself as a tourist destination again.
Interview & Video
November 12, 2009
Controversy rages over Afghanistan troop levels, corruption
For more on the emerging U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, Marvin Weinbaum, a scholar at the Middle East Institute, joins Daljit Dhaliwal. Also, Jonah Hull of Al Jazeera English reports on the perceptions of corruption from inside Afghanistan.
Blog and Video
November 10, 2009
At 40, Sesame Street — and Open Sesame — live on
The influential children's program Sesame Street celebrates its 40th birthday. Worldfocus producer Mohammad Al Kassim writes about his memories of the Arabic-language version, Open Sesame. Al Jazeera English reports on the show's lessons from Jordan to South Africa.
Interview + Video
November 6, 2009
Palestinian president bows out, future of peace in question
Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, has decided not to seek re-election. Israeli Minister Yuli Edelstein discusses the prospects of peace in the Middle East and why Israel won't agree to a settlement freeze. Al Jazeera English's John Terrett reports on the challenges and reasons behind Abbas' decision.
Interview + Video
November 4, 2009
Protests erupt on 30th anniversary of U.S. embassy seizure
Anti-government protesters have clashed with security forces, resulting in widespread chaos throughout the Iranian capital city. Al Jazeera English reports from Tehran, and Geneive Abdo of The Century Foundation discusses the day's protests.
Interview + Video
November 2, 2009
What Karzai’s second term means for Afghanistan and U.S.
Hassan Abbas of the Asia Society joins Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss what Hamid Karzai's second term means for the U.S. and the international community. Jonah Hull of Al Jazeera English reports from Kabul on delays, violence and voter fraud.
Video
October 29, 2009
Russia combatting Muslim extremists in Dagestan republic
Ten years ago, extremists in Dagestan declared a holy war against the Russian government. Their struggle continues, drawing in Islamist fighters from across the region. Neave Barker of Al Jazeera English reports on the low-level rebellion from Dagestan.
Video
October 27, 2009
Making immigrants feel at home in their new countries
Tonight's show takes a broader look at relations between Muslims and other groups in Europe, where the Muslim community makes up five percent of the population - 38 million people. Yet xenophobia is on the rise. Nadim Baba of Al Jazeera English reports from Dresden, Germany.
