Could Iran Stop Ships From Using the Strait of Hormuz?

So could Iran stop ships from using the strait of Hormuz? Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jon Alterman, director and senior fellow of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Why Syria is Becoming a Battleground for Middle East Influence

Syria is becoming the latest battleground in a Cold War for influence in the Middle East. On one side is Iran, an old ally of the Assad regime. On the other is Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf Kingdoms.

The Likelihood of US Troops Leaving Iraq

Jon Alterman discusses the issues surrounding the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.

Why Sudan may split

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Jennifer Cooke directs the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. She talks with Lisa Mullins about the twists and turns in Sudan’s history that lead to today’s historic referendum. Download MP3

Re-thinking the US “war on terror”

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks to Sarah Mendelson, Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, about a speech given there today by President Obama’s Assistant for Homeland Security and Counter-terrorism, John Brennan.