America Abroad
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America Abroad is an international affairs public radio program produced by America Abroad Media that is distributed in the United States by Public Radio International (PRI) and internationally by National Public Radio (NPR) Worldwide. The program is anchored by Ray Suarez and correspondents Garrick Utley, Margaret Warner, and Steven V. Roberts, and it broadcasts on more than 115 US public radio stations, including 9 of the top 10 and 18 of the top 25 markets. The program can also be heard on XM satellite radio and in more than 175 countries on NPR Worldwide. America Abroad reaches an estimated 550,000 listeners in the United States, and 1,000,000 listeners around the world. Recent programs include "Iran: The Looming Confrontation", "Feeling the Heat: The Global Politics of Climate Change", and "After Castro: America and Cuba". The executive producer is Aaron Lobel.
America Abroad Media (AAM) is a non-profit organization in Washington DC that produces international affairs programs for public radio and television. The mission of AAM is to educate the America people about international affairs and promote dialogue between America and the world. AAM produces a public radio series in the United States, and co-produces television programs with CNN Turk in Turkey, Metro TV in Indonesia, Tolo TV in Afghanistan, and GEO TV in Pakistan.
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America's Mission: The Struggle to Spread Democracy America Abroad examines U.S. efforts toward democracy promotion in the past and present. Democracy promotion has been a pillar of American foreign policy since the founding of the nation. While democracy is an ideal that unites Americans, spreading it around the world has proven difficult and often divisive. Today, America's efforts to bring freedom to Iraq and Afghanistan have sent democracy promotion's stock tumbling to an all time low. America Abroad goes to the Middle East and the former Soviet republic of Georgia to examine some of the challenges, and successes, in America's attempts to spread democracy. AAM takes a look back at the changing role democracy promotion has played in the country's foreign policy.
Banking on the Future: The World Bank and Global Development America Abroad examines the role of the world's largest development institution and the challenges it faces in lifting the third world out of poverty. AAM explores the origins of the World Bank, the lessons learned over the past 60 years, and how those lessons drive its mission today. We'll talk to key decision-makers about the Bank's role in Latin America after the debt crisis of the 1980s and visit Bank projects in Tanzania and Laos to take a closer look at its work on the ground.
Iran: The Looming Confrontation America Abroad finds out how the once friendly relationship between the US and Iran turned hostile. Hear from key American decision makers as they recall the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis. And explore the regional effects of this looming confrontation, as local experts discuss Iran's growing influence in the Middle East.
Feeling the Heat: The Global Politics of Climate Change America Abroad finds out how climate change was first discovered, and how the issue soon attracted international concern. Plus, a look back at America’s role in the controversial Kyoto Protocol, and a trip to New Delhi to explore the global warming debate between the US and developing countries such as India.
After Castro: America and Cuba America Abroad examines the possibility for change in Cuban-American relations after Castro’s death. We'll look back at the role Fidel Castro played in the Cuban Missile Crisis, revisit the history of US-Cuban relations before and after Fidel Castro's communist regime came to power, and examine the role of the Cuban-American community in the formulation of America’s approach to Cuba.
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Stability of the Middle East America Abroad examines the extent to which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict fuels extremism and violence in the Middle East, and the importance of the conflict for the region as a whole.
Bomb Scare: Confronting the Nuclear Threat America Abroad examines the growing nuclear threat in Asia and the Middle East and looks back at the history of international efforts to halt the spread of the bomb. The program also examines Libya's decision to abandon its nuclear weapons program in 2003.
The Challenge of Counterinsurgency America Abroad examines the insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how American troops are being trained to counter this emerging threat. The program also looks back at the history of US counterinsurgency efforts, from the Philippines to Vietnam, and explores America's efforts to support El Salvador during its war against Marxist guerrillas in the 1980's.
Counterinsurgency in the Post 9/11 World: Washington Town Hall This town hall event with WAMU 88.5 examines the difficulties the US military faces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the future of US counterinsurgency efforts.
Mexico: Getting to Know the Neighbors America Abroad examines the history of US-Mexico relations, and the key issues linking our countries today, including immigration, free trade, and the war drugs.
Darfur:Genocide and Global Intervention America Abroad examines the history of genocide in the 20th century, the lessons learned from the Rwandan tragedy, and the United Nations' diplomatic efforts to solve the crisis in Darfur.
America in the Eyes of the World International opinion polls show growing fear and anger over US foreign policy and the pervasiveness of American culture. In this town hall event, leading intellectuals attempt to understand how the world views America, and what causes anti-Americanism.
Darfur: A Humanitarian Crisis:Philadelphia Town Hall Event This town hall event with WHYY 91FM focuses on the prospects for international intervention in Darfur and the practical challenges facing those troops and countries who might intervene.
Torture and the Laws of War America Abroad examines the debate over the definition of torture, and how the treatment of enemy prisoners at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay affect America's reputation overseas.
Avian Flu: Pandemic Threat and the Global Response Leading experts assess the threat posed by avian flu and the current state of global preparedness. And we revisit the Swine Flu scare of 1976.
Evangelicals and the New Global Mission We explore the influence of evangelicals on America's foreign policy and their efforts to promote an international development and human rights agenda.
Running on Empty: America's Energy Security This program examines the sources of energy instability, the possible consequences of a disruption in America's supply of oil, and the plausible alternatives to America's dependence on foreign oil.
Energy Security: Dallas, TX Town Hall Event America Abroad, KERA-FM and The Economist Magazine presented a special town hall discussion on energy security in Dallas, Texas.
The Neocons and America's Foreign Policy This program explores the ideological and historical roots of the neoconservative movement.
Globalization and Poverty It's estimated that a billion children live in poverty. America Abroad Media, WAMU 88.5 FM, and The Economist host a town hall discussion on globalization and poverty.
The US and China: Bush's Next Test In his inaugural address, President George W. Bush called for an end to tyranny around the world. America Abroad examines the implications of this statement, and America's relationship with the People's Republic of China.
Battling for Hearts and Minds America Abroad examines global attitudes towards the United States during the 20th century, as well as efforts by America to win "hearts and minds" around the world through public diplomacy.
The Presidential Election: The Stakes for America and the World Listeners are taken around the United States for a discussion with students and experts on the role of foreign policy in the election, the choice between John Kerry and George W. Bush, and the view from abroad on what is at stake for America and the world.
America's Presidential Election: The View from Abroad In October 2004, America Abroad Media, WAMU 88.5FM and The Economist co-sponsored "America's Presidential Election: The View from Abroad," a special town hall discussion featuring analysis from foreign officials.
Saudi Arabia: America's Ally Against Terrorism? America Abroad explores the ambivalent relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia -- perhaps the most important and least understood relationship in America's Middle East policy.
Intelligence Failure: From Pearl Harbor to 9/11 and Iraq As the 9/11 Commission releases the full report of its investigation, America Abroad presents a critically important examination of American intelligence, probing key 20th century intelligence failures.
America and Afghanistan: A Nation Rebuilding We examine the tragic past of Afghanistan, the prospects for a brighter future, and the role of the United States and the international community in the rebuilding of this devastated country.
The US and the Two Koreas: Growing Tensions on the Peninsula With the war in Iraq over, the most dangerous crisis looming for American foreign policy may be the growing dispute over North Korea's nuclear program.
Pakistan: America's Unstable Ally In this one-hour program, America Abroad examines the unstable relationship between Pakistan and the United States.
America and Iran: Cooperation or Conflict in the Post-Saddam Gulf America Abroad examines current US-Iranian relations, growing tensions over Iran's nuclear weapons program, and America's failure to anticipate the overthrow of the Shah and the Iranian revolution of 1979-80.
The United States and Europe: An Alliance in Danger? In the last three years, disputes between the US and Europe, particularly over the Iraq war, have led to the most significant transatlantic split in decades. America Abroad examines the rocky relationship between these traditional allies.
[edit] AAM Television
AAM Television is a global television series that connects students, government officials and experts from America and the Muslim world for serious discussion about the critical international issues of our time. The television programs, co-hosted by Judy Woodruff and leading foreign broadcasters, broadcast on CNN Turk in Turkey, Geo TV in Pakistan, and Metro TV in Indonesia.
[edit] AAM Journalism Fellowship
The AAM Journalism Fellowship Program brings top broadcast and print journalists to Washington from the Muslim world to meet with US journalists, decision makers and experts, attend events on US foreign policy, and produce at least two media products for broadcast or publication in their home country. AAM selects ten Fellows a year from Turkey, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Egypt, Pakistan and Iraq.
In an age of growing distance between America and the world, America Abroad's effort to work with the international media aspires to help audiences abroad better understand the way in which America is perceived across the Muslim World today.
Links:
America Abroad Media, http://www.americaabroadmedia.org
America Abroad Podcast, http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/america-abroad/podcasts/553.xml
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