AIF2010: World Affairs

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**AIF2010: World Affairs**

Podcasts from the World Affairs track of the 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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General Casey: Our 21st-Century Army Sep 23, 2010

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The Army Chief of Staff takes on the future.

Countdown to Zero : Panel discussion Jul 10, 2010

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Valerie Plame Wilson, Diane Weyerman, Richard Burt, John Sheehan, Moderator Bruce Blair

Who Will Lead the Next Global Economy? Jul 10, 2010

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Innovation will shape the future of the global economy, as some industries prosper while others decline. Our panel will discuss where innovation will make its greatest strides: Which sectors and countries are positioned for economic growth and how fast will it happen?

Restrepo Co-presented with aspenFILM Jul 09, 2010

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Sebastian Junger, Moderator Laura Thielen

The X-Factor: Are Women Building the Next Global Economy? Jul 09, 2010

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From American corporate giants to five-person farming operations in developing countries, are businesses that are started and run by women the foundation of the Next Economy?

What Can the World Do About Sex Trafficking? Jul 08, 2010

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Each day in every corner of the world, women and girls are forced unto wrenching conditions, their basic human rights are violated, and their lives are irreparably scarred. This session brings to light the reality of sex trafficking around the world - and at home- and identify next the steps necessary to prevent it.

Nuclear Future: Global Strategies and Regional Threats Jul 08, 2010

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James Steinberg, Moderator David Sanger