Worldfocus » Gideon Rose http://worldfocus.org International News, Videos and Blogs Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:04:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Week in Review: Iraq prepares for Sunday’s elections http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/03/05/week-in-review-iraq-prepares-for-sundays-elections/9973/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/03/05/week-in-review-iraq-prepares-for-sundays-elections/9973/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:48:54 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=9973 For this week’s roundtable discussion, Worldfocus looks more closely at this Sunday’s Iraqi parliamentary elections, which could exacerbate sectarian divisions.

We also examine what has changed in the Middle East in the seven years since the Iraq invasion.

Daljit Dhaliwal interviews Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs magazine, and Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University.

(View full post to see video) Worldfocus looks at this Sunday’s Iraqi parliamentary elections, which could exacerbate sectarian divisions. We also examine what has changed in the seven years since the Iraq invasion. Daljit Dhaliwal interviews Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs, and Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/03/th_ivw_weekinreview0305.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/03/th_ivw_weekinreview0305.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/03/05/week-in-review-iraq-prepares-for-sundays-elections/9973/feed/ Week in Review: Afghanistan and Pakistan http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/02/19/week-in-review-afghanistan-and-pakistan/9772/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/02/19/week-in-review-afghanistan-and-pakistan/9772/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:53:03 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=9772 There was a major blow to the Taliban with the arrests of three senior leaders in Pakistan, including the number-two Afghan Taliban official. While this was a victory for U.S. and Pakistani intelligence, it was also a reminder of how the Taliban have used Pakistan as a base.

In our weekly roundtable, we also look at the big offensive against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan and what’s likely to be achieved.

Joining Daljit Dhaliwal are Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs magazine, and Susan Chira, foreign editor of The New York Times.

(View full post to see video) There was a major blow to the Taliban with the arrests of three senior leaders in Pakistan, including the number-two Afghan Taliban official. While this was a victory for U.S. and Pakistani intelligence, it was also a reminder of how the Taliban have used Pakistan as a base. Joining Daljit Dhaliwal to talk about the Marjah offensive and more are Gideon Rose and Susan Chira. http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/02/th_weekinreview0219.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/02/th_weekinreview0219.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/02/19/week-in-review-afghanistan-and-pakistan/9772/feed/ Week in Review: Negotiating with the Taliban http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/01/29/week-in-review-negotiating-with-the-taliban/9477/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/01/29/week-in-review-negotiating-with-the-taliban/9477/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:40:02 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=9477 The idea of a negotiated settlement to the Afghan war gained new currency this week. At a conference in London, Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed to the international community to help his government reintegrate disaffected Taliban fighters.

And today a UN official said its mission chief had met with Taliban representatives earlier this month in a diplomatic overture.

In our weekly roundtable, James Rubin, an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a former assistant secretary of state in the Clinton administration, and Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine, join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss the pitfalls and possibilities of negotiating with the Taliban.

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David Chater of Al Jazeera English reports on talk held in Maldives between Taliban commanders and Afghan government officials.

The idea of a negotiated settlement to the Afghan war gained new currency this week. In our weekly roundtable, James Rubin, a former assistant secretary of state in the Clinton administration, and Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine, join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss the pitfalls and possibilities of negotiating with the Taliban. http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/01/th_ivw_roundtable012910.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/01/th_ivw_roundtable012910.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/01/29/week-in-review-negotiating-with-the-taliban/9477/feed/ Week in Review: Iraq, Obama’s Nobel and climate change http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/12/11/week-in-review-iraq-obamas-nobel-and-climate-change/8861/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/12/11/week-in-review-iraq-obamas-nobel-and-climate-change/8861/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:26:40 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=8861 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board join Edie Magnus to review the week’s top stories.

They discuss the the continuing security problems in Iraq, where more than 100 people were killed this week.

Then, they turn to President Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize and the prospects of a climate agreement in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board join Edie Magnus to discuss: continuing security problems in Iraq, President Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize and the prospects of a climate agreement in Copenhagen. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/12/th_roundtable_091211.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/12/th_roundtable_091211.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/12/11/week-in-review-iraq-obamas-nobel-and-climate-change/8861/feed/ Week in Review: President Obama’s trip to Asia http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/11/20/week-in-review-president-obamas-trip-to-asia/8537/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/11/20/week-in-review-president-obamas-trip-to-asia/8537/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:14 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=8537 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and James Rubin of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss President Barack Obama’s trip to Asia and the focus of U.S.-China relations.

(View full post to see video) Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and James Rubin of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss President Barack Obama’s trip to Asia and the focus of U.S.-China relations. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/11/th_091120_roundtable.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/11/th_091120_roundtable.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/11/20/week-in-review-president-obamas-trip-to-asia/8537/feed/ Week in review: Afghanistan and Iran http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/23/week-in-review-afghanistan-and-iran/7975/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/23/week-in-review-afghanistan-and-iran/7975/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:08:04 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=7975 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carol Giacomo of The New York Times editorial board join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss whether Iran appears to be pulling back from a deal to ship enriched uranium overseas. They also discuss fair elections in Afghanistan and NATO’s decision to support a wider war counter-strategy.

(View full post to see video) Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carol Giacomo of The New York Times editorial board join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss whether Iran appears to be pulling back from a deal to ship enriched uranium overseas. They also discuss fair elections in Afghanistan and NATO’s decision to support a wider war counter-strategy. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_20091023_weeklyroundtable.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_20091023_weeklyroundtable.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/23/week-in-review-afghanistan-and-iran/7975/feed/ Week in Review: Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and Russia http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/16/week-in-review-afghanistan-pakistan-china-and-russia/7838/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/16/week-in-review-afghanistan-pakistan-china-and-russia/7838/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:25:19 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=7838 Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs magazine, and David Andelman, editor of the World Policy Journal and a former foreign correspondent, join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories. They discuss corruption in Afghanistan, strategic opportunities in Pakistan, Iran’s relationship with Russia and China and the threat of nuclear weapons.

(View full post to see video) Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and David Andelman of the World Policy Journal discuss corruption in Afghanistan, strategic opportunities in Pakistan, Iran’s relationship with Russia and China and the threat of nuclear weapons. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_weekinreview_20091016.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_weekinreview_20091016.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/16/week-in-review-afghanistan-pakistan-china-and-russia/7838/feed/ Week in review: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Obama’s Nobel http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/09/week-in-review-afghanistan-pakistan-and-obamas-nobel/7710/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/09/week-in-review-afghanistan-pakistan-and-obamas-nobel/7710/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:13:03 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=7710 Garrick Utley, the president of the Levin Institute of the State University of New York, and Chrystia Freeland, U.S. managing editor of Britain’s Financial Times, join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss the week’s top stories: The impact of President Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and the president’s biggest foreign policy challenge — Afghanistan and Pakistan.

(View full post to see video) Garrick Utley of the State University of New York and Chrystia Freeland of Britain’s Financial Times discuss the week’s top stories: The impact of U.S. President Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and his biggest foreign policy challenge — Afghanistan and Pakistan. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_roundtable1009.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_roundtable1009.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/09/week-in-review-afghanistan-pakistan-and-obamas-nobel/7710/feed/ Week in review: Iran and rethinking Afghanistan http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/02/week-in-review-iran-and-rethinking-afghanistan/7594/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/02/week-in-review-iran-and-rethinking-afghanistan/7594/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:31:43 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=7594 Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs magazine, and Rana Foroohar, senior editor of Newsweek’s international editions, join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories.

They discuss the debate over next steps in the war in Afghanistan, as U.S. President Barack Obama considers sending tens of thousands of additional troops, a move that some in his administration oppose. They also explore developments in regards to Iran’s nuclear program.

(View full post to see video) Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Rana Foroohar of Newsweek discuss the week’s top stories: The debate over next steps in the war in Afghanistan and developments in regards to Iran’s nuclear program. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_roundtable1002.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/10/th_roundtable1002.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/10/02/week-in-review-iran-and-rethinking-afghanistan/7594/feed/ Week in review: The Afghanistan debate and the G-20 http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/09/25/week-in-review-the-afghanistan-debate-and-the-g-20/7468/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/09/25/week-in-review-the-afghanistan-debate-and-the-g-20/7468/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:42:25 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=7468 Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs magazine, and Rana Foroohar, senior editor of Newsweek’s international editions, join Daljit Dhaliwal to discuss the week’s top stories.

They discuss the debate over next steps in the war in Afghanistan, as top U.S. military commanders call for yet more American troops. They also examine the global economic summit in Pittsburgh — what the leaders accomplished as their ranks increased from a group of eight to a group of 20.

(View full post to see video) Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Rana Foroohar of Newsweek discuss the week’s top stories: The debate over next steps in the war in Afghanistan and the global economic summit in Pittsburgh. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/09/th_roundtable0924.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/09/th_roundtable0924.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/09/25/week-in-review-the-afghanistan-debate-and-the-g-20/7468/feed/ Week in review: Afghanistan, Iraq and the Clintons http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/08/14/week-in-review-afghanistan-iraq-and-the-clintons/6815/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/08/14/week-in-review-afghanistan-iraq-and-the-clintons/6815/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:15:49 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=6815 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: A major U.S. offensive as national elections approach in Afghanistan, a surge in suicide bombings in Iraq and Hillary Clinton’s trip to Africa.

(View full post to see video) Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times discuss the week’s top stories: A major U.S. offensive as national elections approach in Afghanistan, a surge in suicide bombings in Iraq and Hillary Clinton’s trip to Africa. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/08/th_roundtable0814.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/08/th_roundtable0814.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/08/14/week-in-review-afghanistan-iraq-and-the-clintons/6815/feed/ Week in review: Israel, China and turbulence in Iran http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/31/week-in-review-israel-china-and-turbulence-in-iran/6582/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/31/week-in-review-israel-china-and-turbulence-in-iran/6582/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:31:05 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=6582 Susan Chira, foreign editor of The New York Times, and Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs Magazine, join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: Continuing turbulence in Iran and this week’s U.S. talks with both Israel and China.

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For more, view our Voices of Iran extended coverage page and listen to our online radio show on Baha’i faith and modern Iran.

Susan Chira of The New York Times and Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine discuss the week’s top stories: Continuing turbulence in Iran and this week’s U.S. talks with both Israel and China. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/07/th_roundtable07311.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/07/th_roundtable07311.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/31/week-in-review-israel-china-and-turbulence-in-iran/6582/feed/ Week in review: Afghanistan, human rights and Clinton http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/17/week-in-review-afghanistan-human-rights-and-clinton/6384/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/17/week-in-review-afghanistan-human-rights-and-clinton/6384/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:20:27 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=6384 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: The escalating war — and increasing casualties — in Afghanistan, the U.S. commitment to human rights abroad and Hillary Clinton’s role in U.S. foreign policy.

(View full post to see video) Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times discuss the week’s top stories: The escalating war — and increasing casualties — in Afghanistan, the U.S. commitment to human rights abroad and Hillary Clinton’s role in U.S. foreign policy. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/07/th_weeklyroundtable0717.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/07/th_weeklyroundtable0717.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/17/week-in-review-afghanistan-human-rights-and-clinton/6384/feed/ Week in review: Winding down in Iran and violence in Iraq http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/06/26/week-in-review-winding-down-in-iran-and-violence-in-iraq/6030/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/06/26/week-in-review-winding-down-in-iran-and-violence-in-iraq/6030/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:55:52 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=6030 Susan Chira, foreign editor of The New York Times, and Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs Magazine, join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: As the post-election protests wind down in Iran, the authorities seem to be getting their way, while in Iraq, a new round of violence is sweeping the country as American troops pull back.

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For more, view our Voices of Iran extended coverage page and listen to our online radio show on Baha’i faith and modern Iran.

Susan Chira of The New York Times and Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine discuss the week’s top stories: As the post-election protests wind down in Iran, the authorities seem to be getting their way, while in Iraq, a new round of violence is sweeping the country as American troops pull back. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/06/th_roundtable0626.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/06/th_roundtable0626.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/06/26/week-in-review-winding-down-in-iran-and-violence-in-iraq/6030/feed/ Week in review: Iranian election and N. Korean leadership http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/06/12/week-in-review-iranian-election-and-n-korean-leadership/5784/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/06/12/week-in-review-iranian-election-and-n-korean-leadership/5784/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:11:19 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=5784 Carol Giacomo, a member of The New York Times editorial board, and Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs Magazine, join Martin Savidge to discuss the top stories of the week. They look at the election in Iran and changing leadership in North Korea, where two American journalists were also sentenced to 12 years of hard labor earlier this week.

For more, view our Voices of Iran extended coverage page and listen to our online radio show on Baha’i faith and modern Iran.

Carol Giacomo of The New York Times and Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine discuss the top stories of the week. They look at the election in Iran and changing leadership in North Korea, where two American journalists were also sentenced to 12 years of hard labor earlier this week. /files/2009/06/th_weekinreview_200906121.jpg /files/2009/06/th_weekinreview_200906121.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/06/12/week-in-review-iranian-election-and-n-korean-leadership/5784/feed/ Week in review: Israel, Iran’s missile test and Guantanamo http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/22/week-in-review-israel-irans-missile-test-and-guantanamo/5498/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/22/week-in-review-israel-irans-missile-test-and-guantanamo/5498/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 18:19:39 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=5498 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: Israel and the peace process, Iran’s missile test and President Obama’s speech on national security, including his decision to close the U.S. prison at Guantanamo.

Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times discuss the week’s top stories: Israel and the peace process, Iran’s missile test and President Obama’s speech on national security and Guantanamo. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable0522.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable0522.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/22/week-in-review-israel-irans-missile-test-and-guantanamo/5498/feed/ Week in review: Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and the pope http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/15/week-in-review-afghanistan-sri-lanka-and-the-pope/5400/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/15/week-in-review-afghanistan-sri-lanka-and-the-pope/5400/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 16:35:35 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=5400 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Charles Sennott, executive editor of GlobalPost, join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: The shakeup of U.S. military command in Afghanistan, the growing humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka and the pope’s controversial visit to the Holy Land.

Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs magazine and Charles Sennott of GlobalPost discuss the week’s top stories: Afghanistan, the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sri Lanka and the pope’s visit to the Holy Land. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable_20090515.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable_20090515.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/15/week-in-review-afghanistan-sri-lanka-and-the-pope/5400/feed/ Week in review: Tensions mount in Afghanistan and Pakistan http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/08/week-in-review-tensions-mount-in-afghanistan-and-pakistan/5331/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/08/week-in-review-tensions-mount-in-afghanistan-and-pakistan/5331/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 19:36:52 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=5331 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carol Giacomo of The New York Times editorial board join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: A three-way meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts, the Pakistani military’s offensive against insurgents and claims that U.S. bombers killed dozens of Afghan civilians.

Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carol Giacomo of The New York Times editorial board discuss the week’s top stories. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable_0508.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable_0508.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/08/week-in-review-tensions-mount-in-afghanistan-and-pakistan/5331/feed/ Week in review: H1N1 flu, Cuba and the Taliban in Pakistan http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/01/week-in-review-h1n1-flu-cuba-and-the-taliban-in-pakistan/5244/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/01/week-in-review-h1n1-flu-cuba-and-the-taliban-in-pakistan/5244/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 16:00:34 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=5244 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: H1N1 flu, pressure on Pakistan regarding the Taliban and Fidel Castro’s reaction to his brother’s moves to mend relations with the U.S.

Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board discuss the week’s top stories: The H1N1 flu, the Taliban in Pakistan and Fidel Castro and Cuba. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable_20090501.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_roundtable_20090501.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/01/week-in-review-h1n1-flu-cuba-and-the-taliban-in-pakistan/5244/feed/ Week in review: Iraq violence, the Taliban and South Africa http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/04/24/week-in-review-iraq-violence-the-taliban-and-south-africa/5120/ http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/04/24/week-in-review-iraq-violence-the-taliban-and-south-africa/5120/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:00:07 +0000 Worldfocus http://worldfocus.org/?p=5120 Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carol Giacomo of The New York Times editorial board join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: A new wave of violence in Iraq, growing concern about the spread of the Taliban in Pakistan and South Africa’s national election.

Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carol Giacomo of The New York Times editorial board discuss the week’s top stories: A new wave of violence in Iraq, growing concern about the spread of the Taliban in Pakistan and South Africa’s national election. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/04/th_roundtable0424.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/04/th_roundtable0424.jpg ]]> http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/04/24/week-in-review-iraq-violence-the-taliban-and-south-africa/5120/feed/