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The Accidental Empire: Israel and the Birth of the Settlements 1967–1977 by Gershom Gorenberg

MAR 20, 2006 Podcast

The Accidental Empire: Israel and the Birth of the Settlements 1967–1977

Gershom Gorenberg discusses the history of the Israeli settlements and examines the roadblocks that continue to frustrate the establishment of peaceful relations with the Palestinians.

MAR 14, 2006 Podcast

The Forgotten War: Afghanistan

Recent elections mark the last formal step towards democracy in Afghanistan. Yet the past year has seen a steady increase in political violence. What is ...

MAR 14, 2006 Podcast

Interview with Dr. Barnett Rubin

"It's very difficult to be optimistic," says Dr. Rubin, one of the world's foremost experts on Afghanistan. "Still, five years ago we could never have ...

MAR 8, 2006 Podcast

Public Philosophy: Episodes and Arguments in American Civic Life

Professor Michael Sandel argues that there is an allergy among liberals to using substantive moral, and even religious arguments in politics. Yet, he notes, "it's ...

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MAR 3, 2006 Podcast

The Shield and the Cloak: The Security of the Commons

Gary Hart outlines the fundamental changes that America must grapple with when confronting elusive terrorist threats. The new security regime will require a shield for ...