Nov 17th, 2008 · European leaders are hoping President-elect Barack Obama will make a change when it comes to dealing with a resurgent Russia. Some in Washington say it is also time to toss aside some of the core issues that have driven U.S.-Russian relations in the past.
Nov 13th, 2008 · As election results were announced on the evening of Nov. 4, people flooded streets across the country, celebrating the election of America's first black president. Now that the initial excitement has died down, guests and callers discuss the realities of racism in America — and what has and hasn't changed.
Nov 11th, 2008 · The Bush administration is paving the way for a smooth transition of power in January. President Bush is reviving relations with Russia and Iran, among others. Slate.com's Fred Kaplan discusses the foreign policy silver linings for Sen. Obama.
Nov 11th, 2008 · European foreign ministers have developed what they call a "road map" for relations with the new U.S. president. The plan is part of a broader effort to ease the transition from the difficult relationship with President Bush to what many hope will be a smoother one with Barack Obama.
Nov 5th, 2008 · In the final speech of his second bid for the White House, Sen. McCain acknowledges the historic nature of President-Elect Barack Obama's win and what is symbolizes for race relations in this country.
Nov 2nd, 2008 · The U.S. has launched a series of air strikes in Pakistan, aimed pressuring militants suspected of running anti-U.S. raids into Afghanistan. But this past week, the Pakistani government lodged a formal complaint and demanded a halt to the strikes. Journalist Ahmed Rashid in Lahore, Pakistan, tells host Liane Hansen how the U.S. could respond.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Syrian officials claim a raid into Syria by U.S. forces has claimed eight lives. Borzou Daragahi, Middle East correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, talks about who conducted the attack and how that affects U.S. relations with the country.
Sep 25th, 2008 · On Thursday, a Pakistani military unit fired warning shots at two U.S. Army helicopters that allegedly flew into Pakistani territory. It's the latest in a series of tense moments. How does this incident affect U.S. relations with Pakistan?