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Iraq war holds lessons for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Worldfocus — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:59:16 +0000

A humanitarian crisis is quickly emerging in Pakistan, as the government tries to reverse recent gains made by Taliban militants. Under pressure from the United States, the army is intensifying the battle. The Red Cross reports that half a million people have been displaced.

Meanwhile, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday, police fought with angry protesters who blame recent civilian deaths on American bombing runs. The civilians were killed on Monday in the western province of Farah, and one official there said that a total of 147 people were killed in two separate bombings.

Richard Haass, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of the new book “War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars,” joins Martin Savidge to discuss whether the U.S. will become more involved in Pakistan and compare the strategies and outcomes of the two Iraq wars.

Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses whether the U.S. will become more involved in Pakistan and compare the strategies and outcomes of the two Iraq wars. http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_afpak_hass.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2009/05/th_afpak_hass.jpg

Week in review: G-20 summit, talks with Russia and Iran

Worldfocus — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:38:34 +0000

Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Carla Robbins, deputy editorial page editor of The New York Times, join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories: The G-20 summit meeting, the meeting between President Obama and his Russian counterpart and whether Iran and the U.S. actually talked this week or not.

Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations and Carla Robbins of The New York Times discuss the week’s top stories: The G-20 summit meeting, the meeting between President Obama and his Russian counterpart and whether Iran and the United States actually talked this week or not. /files/2009/04/th_us_robbinsrt.jpg /files/2009/04/th_us_robbinsrt.jpg

Week in review: Afghanistan’s security and Israel’s elections

Worldfocus — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:14:31 +0000

Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations joins Martin Savidge to review the major events of the week.

They discuss the the worsening security situation in Afghanistan, the U.S. role there and whether the Afghan government can effectively deal with the challenge. They also discuss where Israel goes from here after this week’s national elections.

Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the worsening security situation in Afghanistan and Israel’s future after this week’s national elections. /files/2009/02/th_roundtablehaas213.jpg /files/2009/02/th_roundtablehaas213.jpg

Week in review: George W. Bush’s legacy

Worldfocus — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:36:24 +0000

As President George W. Bush prepares to leave office, Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations join Martin Savidge to discuss his legacy around the world.

For more on Bush’s legacy, read our Blogwatch: India, China may boost President Bush’s legacy.

As President George W. Bush prepares to leave office, Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discuss his legacy around the world. /files/2009/01/th_116_roundtable.jpg /files/2009/01/th_116_roundtable.jpg

Obama and the Middle East, Mumbai and the auto industry

Worldfocus — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:09:57 +0000

Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations joins Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories, including the challenges facing Barack Obama in the Middle East with developments in the West Bank, the U.S. auto industry’s bailout request and India-Pakistan relations after the Mumbai attacks.

Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the week’s top stories, including the state of the U.S. auto industry and India-Pakistan relations after the Mumbai attacks. /files/2008/12/th_roundtable_20081205.jpg /files/2008/12/th_roundtable_20081205.jpg

Week in review: Talks with Iran, Russia, Pakistan

Worldfocus — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:53:02 +0000

Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations join Martin Savidge to discuss the week’s top stories, including the potential of communication with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, tough talk from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Pakistan, which some are labeling the new administration’s top priority.

Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discuss the week’s top stories. /files/2008/11/th_20081107_roundtable.jpg /files/2008/11/th_20081107_roundtable.jpg

Week in review: Economy, Taliban and India in space

Worldfocus — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:25:37 +0000

Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations join Martin Savidge to review the major events of the week.

They discuss the financial turmoil around the world, new efforts to combat Taliban insurgents in Pakistan and India’s first mission to the moon.

Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations discuss the financial turmoil around the world, new efforts to combat Taliban insurgents in Pakistan and India’s first mission to the moon. /files/2008/10/th_20081024_roundtable.jpg /files/2008/10/th_20081024_roundtable.jpg

Week in review: Markets, Afghanistan and North Korea

Worldfocus — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:56:23 +0000

Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations join Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge to review the major events of the week.

They discuss the speculation swirling around the end of American financial domination. The current situation exposes the U.S.’s vulnerability to energy and international currency flows. Haass and Robbins insist the U.S. has lost its “street cred” — marking a new period of decline in America’s influence around the world.

The discussion turns to Afghanistan, where the U.S. is reviewing its current policy amid reports of a general downward spiral. According to the report, the Taliban and al-Qaeda are strong, more opium is being produced, the government is corrupt and cross-border violence with Pakistan has increased.

Finally, Haass and Robbins address North Korea’s aggressive posturing. The U.S. is expected to take North Korea off the list for state-sponsored terrorism, but the real question is: What happens after that? Unless China plays a role in helping to fight terrorism in the region, relations with North Korea may remain unresolved.

Carla Robbins of The New York Times and Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations review the major events of the week. /files/2008/10/th_roundtable_200810101.jpg /files/2008/10/th_roundtable_200810101.jpg

Week in review: Experts examine Pakistan, North Korea and Russia

Worldfocus — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:49:49 +0000

Deborah Amos, foreign correspondent for National Public Radio, and Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, join Martin Savidge to review the week. They discuss developments along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the future of Asia given Kim Jung Il’s uncertain health condition and the United States’ policy toward Russia.

Martin Savidge reviews the week of September 12, 2008 with expert panel. /files/2008/09/th_amos_haass_still.jpg /files/2008/09/th_amos_haass_still.jpg