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Great Decisions In Foreign Policy

The New Global Economy (#309)

What trends will define the next chapter in the global economy, what rules will govern the new economic order, and can another crisis be avoided? [26 minutes] Closed Captioning

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

Series Description: This award-winning series dedicates one episode to each of America's foreign policy challenges. From global organized crime networks to the rise of China's military, each episode gives armchair diplomats a deeper understanding of the challenges facing America in 2010.

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  • Power to the People: The New Egypt (#402)

    The US has enjoyed 30 years of relatively stable relations with both Israel and Egypt, thanks in large part to the peace plan outlined by the historic Camp David Accords. The harmony between the two... [29 minutes] TV-G Closed Captioning

  • Feeding The Dragon: China In Africa (#403)

    African economies are booming like never before, thanks in large part to China. The global giant is investing in infrastructure projects to help it tap into the continent's resources - oil,... [29 minutes] TV-G Closed Captioning

  • Imperfect Union: The Eurozone In Crisis (#404)

    After World War Two, the leaders of Europe established greater economic ties to help prevent future continental conflict. Now, more than half a century later, the EU faces the biggest financial... [29 minutes] TV-G Closed Captioning

  • Red Line: Iran, Israel and the Bomb (#405)

    For nearly a decade, Iran's quest for nuclear capabilities has topped global security concerns in Washington, Brussels and Tel Aviv. Why is a nuclear armed Iran considered so dangerous to U.S. and... [29 minutes] TV-G Closed Captioning

  • The Intervention Calculation (#406)

    The U.S., for better or worse, is often seen as the world's policeman. But the question of when to intervene in other nations' affairs with military force has long stymied American policymakers,... [29 minutes] TV-G Closed Captioning

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