Delegates from the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China met in Brussels to turn up the heat on Iran. Tehran says its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful purposes, but other countries worry that it gives Iran the ability to make an atomic bomb. Do you think Iran can ever be trusted to come clean about its nuclear program?
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November 20, 2009
World powers tame Iran’s uranium enrichment program
November 19, 2009
Settlements blocking Israeli-Palestinian path to peace?
The peace process between Israel and the Palestinians is in crisis, with no sign that a key issue -- freezing Israeli settlements -- can be resolved any time soon. Israelis and Palestinians continue to struggle over their common land. Should Israel agree to demands to freeze all settlement building?
November 18, 2009
Afghan minister of mines embroiled in corruption scandal
In a reminder of just how bad the problem of corruption is in Afghanistan, today's Washington Post quotes an American official as saying that the Afghan minister of mines accepted a $30 million bribe to award its largest mining project to a Chinese firm. Should the United States continue to give aid if Afghanistan doesn't clean up corruption?
November 17, 2009
U.S. lagging behind in harnessing green energy
In talks between President Obama and the Chinese president, climate change was high on the agenda. A recent report found that China is the world's leading renewable energy producer. Is the United States lagging too far behind other countries in developing renewable energy sources and businesses?
November 16, 2009
Putting profits over people in U.S.-China relations
In his maiden voyage to East Asia as commander-in-chief, President Obama has emphasized how the U.S. and China need to work together on global issues. Given the importance of the China-U.S. economic relationship, is the United States putting too much emphasis on human rights in China?
November 13, 2009
Shutting the doors to immigrants during tough times
Tough time in Britain have fueled a growing debate about immigration -- and a backlash that is forcing the government to respond. The issue is jobs, and Gordon Brown's aides worry that the government has been too quiet on immigration. Should countries that have historically welcomed immigrants close their doors during tough economic times?
November 12, 2009
Fighting fire with fire in America’s Afghan quagmire
As President Obama considers his options in Afghanistan, a voice of dissent has emerged, challenging the American commander in Afghanistan's call for another 40,000 troops. The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan says that no more than 15,000 more forces should be committed. Should the United States commit any more troops to the war in Afghanistan?
November 11, 2009
Remembering the legacy of late PLO Chairman Arafat
In the Middle East, Palestinians marked the fifth anniversary of the death of PLO leader Yasser Arafat today, as deep uncertainty hovers over the future of the peace process with Israel. Five years after Arafat's death, why isn't there peace in the Middle East?
November 10, 2009
Holding unfriendly regimes accountable for human rights
The U.S. State Department has deplored several recent assaults on bloggers who have been critical of Cuba's government. A notable case was Yoani Sanchez, who has won acclaim for her blog Generation Y. As the Obama administration begins talking to repressive countries like Cuba, is the administration doing enough to hold them accountable on human rights?
November 9, 2009
Which leader contributed most to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Today is the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's demise, and world leaders and dignitaries are in Berlin to celebrate the occasion. For three decades, the wall represented Cold War divisions between east and west. Who do you think was most responsible for the fall of the wall: Gorbachev, Reagan, Walesa or someone else?













