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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The Struggles of Democracy and Human Rights in Africa: A Personal reflection Sep 23, 2010

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Olara Ottunu, Moderator Charlayne Hunter-Gault

In Conversation: Israeli Ambassador Michael B. Oren Jul 11, 2010

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The Atlantic national correspondent Jeffrey Goldberg presses the Israeli ambassador to United States on the peace process and the looming confrontation with Iran.

Intelligent Conversation: Cyber-Power and Cyber-Security Jul 07, 2010

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Though cyber-security seems to be a the nation\'s forefront, it\'s cyber-power that could portend the true dominant players in global and economic affairs for decades. Will the two issues morph into one?

Freedom of Expression: How Google Sees the World Jul 07, 2010

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David Drummond, Moderator Walter Isaacson

How Does the World Interpret US Foreign Policy? Jul 06, 2010

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Covering the United States no longer means having a Western view of the world, so how is the role of media changing internationally?

How Will Three Cups of Tea Improve Military Strategy in Afghanistan? Jul 06, 2010

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Greg Mortenson, Moderator Elisabeth Bumiller

Smart Power: Premise or Policy? Jul 06, 2010

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Smart power is a theory that a deliberate, seamless mix of military, economic, development, and cultural resources can achieve US national security objectives. It\'s a cornerstone of the Obama administration foreign policy.

In Conversation: Ayaan Hirsi Ali Jul 06, 2010

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Free-speech activist, author, and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali opens up about her tumultuous youth, her fight for women\'s rights, and what it means to be on receiving end of death threats from members of the Muslim community.

In Conversation with UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba Jul 06, 2010

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In Conversation with United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba

Turning Stones Into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books- Not Bombs- In Afghanistan Jul 05, 2010

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Greg Mortenson, Moderator Charlayne Hunter-Gault