Joyce Hackel
China Eclipsing US Economically, Militarily is ‘Fantasy’
Jeffrey Bader was President Obama’s top aide on China until last year. He tells host Marco Werman that the notion that the US is about to be eclipsed by China economically and militarily is a fantasy.
Washington Rejects Tuareg Declaration of Independence in Mali
Tuareg rebels have seized control of the north of Mali and today declared independence for their own west African nation. Scott Stewart, an analyst with the global intelligence firm Stratfor, tells host Marco Werman says Western powers will be watching to see whether Islamic militants will step in to the power vacuum in the Sahel.
Prominent Yemeni Journalist Lands in Jail; US Wants him to Stay There
Prominent Yemeni journalist Abdulelah Haider Shaye uncovered the US role in a drone strike that took the lives of civilians. In 2011, he was found guilty of being an al-Qaeda operative. He’s now in jail — and the U-S wants him to stay there.
Mogadishu Approaches a ‘Tipping Point’
Despite the ongoing violence in the Somalia capital, New York Times correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman says on his most visit to Mogadishu he found a vibrant, hopeful city. Gettleman tells host Marco Werman that new investors like Turkey have pumped millions into the capital city, and Somali entrepreneurs have a greater stake in maintaining stability.
Washington Inches Closer to Arming Syrian Rebels
The US, Britain and several Arab countries agreed this weekend to send millions of dollars in support to the Syrian opposition. Obeida Nahas, a spokesperson for the opposition Syrian National Council in Istanbul, says he’s pleased with Washington’s recent promise to supply the rebels with communication gear, but the opposition needs more aid.
TOMS Shoes: Does Buy-One-Give-One Work?
TOMS shoe company is the subject of an investigation by reporter Amy Costello. Costello was The World’s Africa correspondent for many years.
Nelson Mandela’s Personal Archive, Just a Click Away
Nearly two thousand documents chronicling the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela are now available online, including handwritten letters, diaries and rare photos. It’s the creation of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory with more than a million dollars from the Goggle Cultural Institute. Nastasya Tay, a journalist with Radio 702 in Johannesburg, South Africa, attended the launch of the site.
Why Chinese Factory Workers Don’t Covet Your iPad
Leslie T. Chang spent two years interviewing workers for her book Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China Chang thinks Westerns who feel guilty about buying the electronics these Chinese workers assemble are missing the point.
India’s ‘Most Admired and Most Feared’ Politician Stirs Controversy in US
He’s been called India’s “most admired and most feared politician.” Now, Time magazine has put Narendra Modi on the cover of its Asia edition, and has speculated that he might someday lead India. Reporter Anu Anand is based in Delhi. She tells host Lisa Mullins that Narenda Modi has cultivated a pro-business image in the western Indian state of Gujaret, and has helped make it one of the richest states in India.
Bombings Rip through Iraq in Lead-up to Arab Summit
A wave of bombings rippled through Iraq today. The series of apparently coordinated explosions in 8 Iraqi cities killed more than 45 people. Reporter Sahar Issa of the McClatchy News Service in Baghdad tells host Lisa Mullins that the violence is unlikely to cancel the Arab League Summit. The BBC’s Rami Ruhayem is in Erbil, northern Iraq. He tells that the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan is the only area to escape the recent violence.
Joseph Kony: He’s Long Been Famous in Atiak
Rewind 17 years. Back to 1995. That’s when I traveled to a dust-blown corner of Uganda to try to find survivors of a massacre perpetrated by the child soldiers of Joseph Kony [...]
Syria Landmines Trap Civilians Attempting to Flee
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday released a report with new details of the destruction caused by the mines planted along Syria’s borders with Turkey and Lebanon. Steve Goose, the group’s Arms Division director says the weapons have, for the most part, targeted civilians.
Arrests Fail to Stymie Anonymous Hackers
Worldwide arrests in recent weeks have not managed to dent the resolve of the online group Anonymous. The hackers’ Italian branch said today that it had blocked access to the Vatican’s official website. Catholic Church officials said they weren’t sure why their site went down.
North Korean Announces Nuclear Moratorium; Gets US Aid in Exchange
North Korea on Wednesday announced it’s suspending its nuclear activities and missile tests in a breakthrough in negotiations with Washington. Stephen Bosworth, the former US special representative for North Korea Policy, says the deal is essentially the same agreement Washington had been working for with North Korea’s former leader.
Cruise Liner Disasters Strike One Family Twice
Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with Jayne Thomas, the mother of dancer Rebecca Thomas, a crew member aboard the Costa Allegra. Ms. Thomas’ son was a crew member on the Costa Concordia when it ran aground last month.
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