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	2003 DECEMBER Dec. 30, 2003 Coming Clean: Background Now that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has consented to opening his borders to U.N. weapons inspectors, the international community has begun to debate who should dismantle the country's weapons of mass destruction.

	Dec. 30, 2003 Coming Clean The International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday it does not require U.S. help in dismantling Libya's nuclear weapons program. Experts discuss the United States' credibility in doing the job and the IAEA's capability.

	Dec. 24, 2003 Tom Friedman's Journal, Turkey and Poland Recently returned from a trip to two American allies, Turkey and Poland, New York Times columnist Tom Friedman discusses different views of President Bush, the United States and the military action in Iraq.

	Dec. 23, 2003 World Views: America's Battle Against Terrorism Three foreign affairs columnists assess how America's battle against terrorism continues to shape its relationship with other countries and its role in the world.

	Dec. 19, 2003 Libya Agrees to Give Up WMD President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced Friday that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi admitted seeking weapons of mass destruction, but would give up those programs and allow international inspectors to enter the country. Jim Lehrer discusses the developments with Terence Taylor.

	Dec. 18, 2003 Terror Suspects Separate federal appeals courts Thursday ruled in favor of increased legal rights for Jose Padilla, the Chicago man accused of planning a dirty-bomb attack, and the 600 foreign detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Jim Lehrer discusses these decisions with John Yoo and David Cole.

	Dec. 17, 2003 Morning-After Pill Two women's health experts debate the merits of Tuesday's recommendation by an FDA panel to allow over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive known as the morning-after pill.

	Dec. 5, 2003 Political Wrap with Mark Shields and David Brooks Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss President Bush's lifting of steel tariffs, Howard Dean's apparently ever-strengthening campaign, and the week's other political developments.

	Dec. 4, 2003 Background: Steel Tariffs Ended President Bush lifted tariffs on foreign steel Thursday, less than a month after the World Trade Organization's highest court ruled that they violated global trade laws.

	Dec. 4, 2003 Steel Tariffs Ended President Bush lifted tariffs on foreign steel Thursday, less than a month after the World Trade Organization's highest court ruled that they violated global trade laws. Jim Lehrer discusses the move with the president of a steelworkers' union and a lawyer for businesses that use steel.

	Dec. 1, 2003 World AIDS Day The World Health Organization and United Nations marked World AIDS Day with a pledge to provide cheaper drugs to 3 million HIV-infected people by 2005. Experts discuss recent efforts to counter the pandemic.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 25, 2003 Difficult Mission in Afghanistan The struggle to increase security and prosperity in Afghanistan continues two years after the U.S. toppled the Taliban. Following a brief background report, Ray Suarez talks with the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, about the progress of reconstruction efforts and the ongoing war against terrorism.

	Nov. 10, 2003 Steel Tariffs The Bush administration suffered a setback in the trade wars when the WTO ruled that the tariffs the United States imposed on imported steel last year violate global trade laws. Margaret Warner gets perspective on the ruling and its implications for future American tariff policy with Wall Street Journal trade reporter Neil King.

	Nov. 10, 2003 Saudi Bombing At least 17 people died and more than 120 were injured Saturday in a suicide car bomb attack in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. Experts discuss the bombing, believed to be the work of al-Qaida terrorists, and how it could affect Saudi efforts to combat terror.



	OCTOBER Oct. 29, 2003 Ethiopia Betty Ann Bowser reports on the desperate situation in Ethiopia, and efforts to mitigate the effects of famine.

	Oct. 29, 2003 The Red Cross in Iraq: In Harm's Way Following an attack on their Baghdad headquarters, the International Committee of the Red Cross has decided to remain in Iraq, but with a reduced number of foreign staffers.

	Oct. 24, 2003 Iraq Aid After a vigorous U.S. campaign for more economic aid for postwar Iraq, an international donors' conference in Madrid yields some $13 billion in new aid from the world community on top of more than $20 billion from the United States. A reporter at the conference recaps the outcome of the meetings.

	Oct. 23, 2003 Australia: Ally Down Under President Bush finished his week-long trip to the Far East with a visit to the United States' closest ally south of the equator, Australia. Experts assess the impact of the trip.

	Oct. 21, 2003 Iran's Nuclear Deal The Iranian government on Tuesday told a group of European foreign ministers meeting in Tehran that it will suspend uranium enrichment and permit unrestricted inspections of its nuclear facilities as demanded by the U.N. Gwen Ifill discusses Iran's unexpected cooperation with a nonproliferation expert.

	Oct. 16, 2003 Unanimity: Expand the International Presence in Postwar Iraq After weeks of negotiation and debate, the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to expand the international presence in postwar Iraq. Two ambassadors analyze the vote's impact.

	Oct. 14, 2003 U.N. Help in Iraq? Security Council members Tuesday grappled with a U.S. draft resolution aimed at increasing support for stabilizing Iraq. The American government is pushing for a quick vote, but has resisted calls for the plan to include a specific date when the U.S. would relinquish its authority in the war-torn country.

	Oct. 7, 2003 Turkish Decision to Send Peacekeeping Troops to Iraq The Turkish Parliament voted Tuesday to send peacekeeping troops to Iraq. Senior correspondent Gwen Ifill explores the implications in a conversation with regional experts Bulent Aliriza from the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, and Princeton University Professor Heath Lowry.

	Oct. 1, 2003 Guantanamo Arrests The arrests of three men who worked at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have raised concerns about the extent of possible espionage at the detention center. New York Times reporter Neil Lewis discusses the arrests and what they may mean for the U.S. war on terror.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 25, 2003 Tom Friedman's Journal: Trip to Israel and the West Bank With the internationally backed "road map" to peace apparently stalled, New York Times columnist Tom Friedman reports on his recent trip to the region and what people are saying there.

	Sept. 25, 2003 Governing Iraq Adnan Pachachi, a member of the Iraqi Governing Council, shares his thoughts on the challenges of governing Iraq in the wake of a fellow council member's death from wounds suffered during an ambush five days ago.

	Sept. 24, 2003 Interview with Paul Bremer L. Paul Bremer, the U.S. administrator in Iraq, speaks with Jim Lehrer about the current challenges facing U.S. troops in Iraq, and the $87 billion military spending request to aid U.S. reconstruction efforts in the country.

	Sept. 23, 2003 U.N. Speech on Iraq: Background President Bush defended his Iraq policies in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly today. Ray Suarez narrates excerpts from U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, President Bush and French President Jacques Chirac.

	Sept. 23, 2003 The President's U.N. Speech on Iraq A panel of foreign affairs columnists discuss President Bush's U.N. General Assembly address on Iraq Tuesday and the effect it will have on international relations.

	Sept. 22, 2003 Weapons Search: Rolf Ekeus, U.N. Weapons Inspector in Iraq Rolf Ekeus, a United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq from 1991 to 1997, offers his views on the continuing failure to find banned weapons in Iraq.

	Sept. 18, 2003 Madame Secretary Jim Lehrer talks to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about her memoir, "Madame Secretary."

	Sept. 17, 2003 Jimmy Carter on the Anniversary of the Camp David Peace Accords Jim Lehrer discusses the anniversary of the Camp David peace accords with former President Jimmy Carter as well as current foreign policy issues facing the United States including Iraq and North Korea.

	Sept. 16, 2003 Sewing Change: The Garment Industry in Bangladesh Spencer Michels reports on developments in the garment industry in Bangladesh, including efforts to improve working conditions and provide medical care to workers.

	Sept. 15, 2003 WTO: Trade Impasse The World Trade Organization conference in Cancun collapsed when delegates from developing nations walked out. Ray Suarez follows up on the weekend's events with Josette Shiner, a deputy U.S. trade representative, and Richard Bernal, the lead negotiator for the Caribbean countries at the meetings.

	Sept. 15, 2003 Sharing Power in Iraq Secretary of State Colin Powell met in Geneva with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other members of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the U.S. timetable for control of Iraq. France's ambassador to the United States Jean-David Levitte offers the French perspective on this international debate.

	Sept. 12, 2003 Global Trade As the World Trade Organization continued talks Friday in Cancun, Mexico, Paul Solman investigates one possible downside to lowering barriers to international trade.

	Sept. 12, 2003 U.N. Votes to Lift Sanctions Against Libya Moammar Gadhafi's government was implicated in two airliner bombings in the late 1980s.

	Sept. 9, 2003 Agricultural Subsidy Struggle One of the most contentious issues facing ministers gathering in Cancun for the meeting of the World Trade Organization is how to address the use of agricultural subsidies. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how U.S. cotton subsidies affect the global market and the life of farmers in the African nation of Mali.

	Sept. 2, 2003 Resurgent Taliban A recent upsurge in attacks on Afghan government forces and U.S. soldiers by suspected Taliban guerilla fighters has created a new challenge for Afghanistan's post war government in Kabul. Gwen Ifill discusses the situation with Afghan Interior Minister Ali Jalali.



	AUGUST Aug. 18, 2003 U.N. Debates Libya Sanctions As Libya accepts responsibility for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, the United Nations debates lifting sanctions against the country. Experts assess how an end to sweeping economic sanctions could affect Libya.

	Aug. 11, 2003 Background: Liberian Changeover Liberian President Charles Taylor resigned today.Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports.

	Aug. 11, 2003 Liberia Changeover Liberia's President Charles Taylor surrendered power to his vice president, Moses Blah, on Monday, beginning his exile in Nigeria and raising hopes that international peacekeepers will be able to stabilize the wartorn African nation. Experts discuss Taylor's resignation and what it could mean for the country.

	Aug. 8, 2003 Shields and Brooks: Democratic Presidential Candidates Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the crop of Democratic presidential candidates, next year's presidential election and former Vice President Al Gore's recent criticism of President Bush.

	Aug. 6, 2003 Peace Mission in Liberia: Background A small team of U.S. Marines landed in Liberia. Ray Suarez gets an update from New York Times reporter Somini Sengupta in Monrovia.

	Aug. 6, 2003 U.S. Ties to Liberia As a small group of U.S. Marines begins an operation to provide logistical support to African peacekeeping troops in Liberia , NewsHour experts discuss historic ties between the two nations.

	Aug. 5, 2003 Assessing Afghanistan Nearly every day there are attacks on U.S. and coalition peacekeepers, humanitarian workers, civilians or journalists in Afghanistan.

	Aug. 5, 2003 Assessing Afghanistan Nearly every day there are attacks on U.S. and coalition peacekeepers, humanitarian workers, civilians or journalists in Afghanistan. Ray Suarez and regional experts discuss ongoing efforts to stabilize the country.

	Aug. 4, 2003 Peace Mission The first group of Nigerian-led peacekeepers arrived in Monrovia on Monday. Ray Suarez speaks with Jacques Paul Klein, the U.N. special representative for Liberia; and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the leader of Liberia's opposition Unity Party, about this development.

	Aug. 1, 2003 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The Weekly Standard's David Brooks discuss the latest flap over judicial nominations, President Bush's press conference and the slight drop in the president's approval ratings.



	JULY July 29, 2003 The Saudi Connection President Bush Tuesday rejected a Saudi request to declassify part of a report on the Sept. 11 attacks. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud made the request so that his government could directly respond to portions of the document that deal with possible links between the Saudi government and the organizers of the attacks.

	July 29, 2003 Roadmap to Peace in the Middle East Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told President Bush Tuesday Israel would keep building a West Bank security barrier despite U.S. concerns the barrier could block progress in Middle East peacemaking. Gwen Ifill and guests discuss this development and how Sharon's stance may affect the prospects for peace in the Middle East.

	July 28, 2003 Hunting Saddam Hussein As U.S. troops step up the hunt for Saddam Hussein, New York Times reporter Richard Oppel describes the search strategy and the impact on Iraqi civilians in the region.

	July 25, 2003 Turmoil in Liberia Ray Suarez speaks with New York Times correspondent Eric Schmitt about the president's decision to deploy troops to Liberia, their role in aiding West African peacekeepers and the Pentagon's reluctance to commit additional troops in the wake of the Iraq war.

	July 25, 2003 Shields and Brooks Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss U.S. efforts to stop the guerilla-style attacks on coalition troops in Iraq, the recall vote of Gov. Gray Davis in California, and the partisan bickering in Congress that culminated this week with a tearful apology from House Ways and Means Committee Chair Rep. Bill Thomas.

	July 24, 2003 Newsmaker: Paul Bremer Paul Bremer, the U.S. civil administrator of Iraq, discusses efforts to restore security and revive the Iraqi economy after the U.S.-led war that toppled Saddam Hussein.

	July 23, 2003 Newsmaker: Paul Wolfowitz On the heels of his visit to Iraq, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz discusses the deaths of Uday and Qusay Hussein, reconstruction efforts in postwar Iraq, the ongoing search for Saddam Hussein and the Bush administration's rationale for engaging in the Iraq war.

	July 23, 2003 The Deaths of Saddam Hussein's Sons Middle East experts discuss reaction in the Arab world to the deaths of Saddam Hussein's sons, as well as varying sentiments toward the United States.

	July 22, 2003 Turmoil in Liberia Rebel and government fighters traded gunfire again in the Liberian capital of Monrovia. Gwen Ifill discusses the Liberian conflict with George Ayittey, an economist at American University and the president of the Free Africa Foundation, and Salih Booker, the executive director of Africa Action.

	July 22, 2003 Background: Saddam Hussein's Sons U.S. military officials reported Tuesday that Uday and Qusay Hussein, sons of toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, were killed during a firefight with U.S. forces in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

	July 22, 2003 Governing Iraq A delegation from the U.S.-backed interim Iraqi Governing Council attended a meeting of the U.N. Security Council Tuesday. The council is working to establish its legitimacy as Iraq's political voice. Adnan Pachachi, a member of the council, discusses the elements involved in creating a representative government in Iraq.

	July 22, 2003 Saddam Hussein's Sons U.S. military officials reported Tuesday that Uday and Qusay Hussein, sons of toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, were killed during a firefight with U.S. forces in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. Experts discuss the raid and the potential effect of the deaths on the stabilization and reconstruction of postwar Iraq.

	July 21, 2003 Turmoil in Liberia Liberia's capital city came under attack today as embattled President Charles Taylor's government forces clashed with rebel troops, killing dozens and jeopardizing the humanitarian situation. Gwen Ifill speaks with a reporter and head of the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for Liberia.

	July 18, 2003 Reasons for the War with Iraq Two members of the Senate Intelligence Committee discuss the controversy over the Bush administration's prewar intelligence on Iraq's weapons program and its decision to release previously classified information to justify its case for going to war with Iraq.

	July 18, 2003 Background: Reasons for the War with Iraq The White House released excerpts from a classified October 2002 intelligence document that cited "compelling evidence" that Iraq was trying to reconstitute its nuclear program. Margaret Warner discusses today's White House release of previously classified information with New York Times reporter David Sanger.

	July 18, 2003 The Political Analysis of Brooks and Oliphant David Brooks of The Weekly Standard and Tom Oliphant of The Boston Globe discuss the White House's prewar intelligence used to justify the Iraq war, and the potential impact of the deficit on the 2004 elections.

	July 17, 2003 Blair's U.S. Visit Prime Minister Tony Blair called for the strengthening of ties between the United States and Europe and defended his government's assertion that Iraq tried to buy uranium from Niger.

	July 17, 2003 Beleaguered Visitor Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Washington for a 7-hour visit scheduled before controversial British intelligence reports brought the U.S. and U.K. rationales for war into question. Blair began his trip with a speech to a joint session of Congress, followed by a joint news conference with President Bush at the White House.

	July 14, 2003 Reasons for War with Sir Jeremy Greenstock Sir Jeremy Greenstock, the United Kingdom's incoming envoy to Iraq, discusses the coalition's case for going to war with Iraq and the faulty intelligence used in the president's State of the Union address.

	July 11, 2003 Defending Claims President Bush and members of his administration spent much of the week answering questions on their justification for a war in Iraq and U.S. intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Ray Suarez discusses the intelligence controversy.

	July 11, 2003 Defending Claims: Background The Bush administration spent much of the week defending its justification for a war in Iraq, especially claims that Saddam Hussein had tried to purchase uranium from the African nation of Niger. Kwame Holman reports on the controversy.

	July 9, 2003 Loose Ends in Iraq Gwen Ifill discusses the controversy over prewar intelligence and the dangers facing U.S. troops in Iraq with Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner, R-Va., and Michigan's Carl Levin, the committee's ranking Democrat.

	July 8, 2003 Guerrilla War in Iraq? Attacks on Americans in Iraq have killed about 30 people since May 1, when President Bush declared that major combat in the country was over. Ray Suarez gets three perspectives on the situation facing U.S. forces in postwar Iraq.

	July 7, 2003 Turmoil in Liberia A U.S. military team arrived in the Liberian capital of Monrovia Monday to assess a possible deployment of American peacekeepers to the war-torn West African nation.

	July 3, 2003 Famine Risk The Bush administration said today that the United States would send more food aid to Ethiopia. Brian Stewart of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports on the risk of famine that once again faces the East African country.

	July 2, 2003 Editorial Views: Elusive Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq Terence Smith discusses the importance of the thus far unsuccessful search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq with four editorial page writers from across the country.

	July 1, 2003 Peace Pledge: Sharon and Abbas Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas met in Jerusalem Tuesday for their first talks since Palestinian militant groups pledged to halt attacks against Israelis. Experts assess the importance of this meeting and the challenges facing each leader.



	JUNE June 26, 2003 Turmoil in Liberia President Bush called for Liberian President Charles Taylor to step down. Terence Smith first gets perspective on the recent rebel offensive with Vanity Fair reporter Sebastian Junger, on assignment in Liberia. Then, experts discuss the potential for the U.S. to intervene and stabilize the country in order to bring peace.

	June 25, 2003 Iraq Up Close: Senators Joseph Biden and Chuck Hagel Margaret Warner speaks with Senators Joseph Biden (D-Del.) and Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) about their recent trip to Baghdad and the meeting of the World Economic Forum in Jordan.

	June 24, 2003 Forgotten War in the Demcratic Republic of Congo? Tribal fighting continues to take many lives in the Demcratic Republic of Congo. Experts analyze the United States' response to the civil-war violence in this Central African nation.

	June 24, 2003 Background: Growing Danger in Iraq Background on the recent spate of violence that has killed at least 10 coalition forces in Iraq in the last week.

	June 24, 2003 Growing Danger in Iraq Experts consider the continued resistance and possible dangers facing American and coalition forces in Iraq.

	June 16, 2003 What Was Known As Congress begins reviewing the intelligence used as one of the main reasons for the war that ousted Saddam Hussein, two members of the Senate Intelligence Committee offer their perspectives on the investigation.

	June 13, 2003 Roadblock to Peace? As Hamas called for an all-out war on Israel, another militant leader was killed Friday in an Israeli missile strike. Experts assess Hamas and its potential impact on the Middle East peace process.

	June 12, 2003 Policy Perspectives: Richard Haass Outgoing State Department Chief of Policy Planning Richard Haass discusses U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, continuing efforts to establish order in Iraq and the politics within the Bush administration.

	June 11, 2003 Ahmad Chalabi: Keeping the Peace in Postwar Iraq The cofounder of the main anti-Saddam opposition group discusses the challenges of keeping the peace in postwar Iraq, prewar intelligence of weapons of mass destruction and the transition to Iraqi self-rule.

	June 11, 2003 Cycle of Violence On the day a Palestinian suicide bomber in Jerusalem killed at least 16 and Israeli missile attacks in Gaza killed at least nine, analysts discuss the cycle of violence and the latest damage done to the internationally backed peace plan.

	June 10, 2003 Rocky Road Map in the Middle East Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a car carrying a senior official from the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza City on Tuesday. Experts discuss how the strikes will impact the internationally backed "road map" for Middle East peace.

	June 9, 2003 Violence In Congo An advance team of French soldiers began patrols in the central African nation of Congo this weekend, but the fighting that has claimed hundreds of lives in recent weeks continued.

	June 5, 2003 The President Abroad President Bush ended his six-nation trip with a speech to U.S. troops in Qatar, praising their rebuilding efforts and for making "sure that Iraq is not going to serve as an arsenal for terrorist groups." Two senators discuss the pace of reconstruction in Iraq and the search for definitive proof of weapons of mass destruction.

	June 4, 2003 Mideast Summit The Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers endorsed the internationally-backed "road map" to Mideast peace during meetings today, including the plan's call for two independent states existing side-by-side. Three experts discuss the talks.

	June 3, 2003 The President Abroad President Bush met with key Arab leaders Tuesday to discuss the fight against terrorism and his attempts to implement a "road map" to Middle East peace ahead of his summit with the Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers. Experts discuss the significance of the meetings and the critical path ahead.

	June 2, 2003 The President Abroad David Sanger of The New York Times details President Bush's meetings with world leaders at the G-8 diplomatic summit and the president's arrival in Sharm El-Sheikh, where he will meet with Arab officials.



	MAY May 30, 2003 President Bush's Trip Margaret Warner discusses the potential impact of President Bush's meetings abroad with Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security adviser under President Carter; and Brent Scowcroft, former national security adviser under the first President Bush.

	May 29, 2003 Where are the Weapons in Iraq? Nearly two months after the fall of Baghdad, coalition troops have not found definitive proof of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Four experts discuss the continuing search.

	May 28, 2003 Ravaged Land Violence increases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country attempts to broker peace following a five-year civil war. Following a background report, Ray Suarez talks with Salih Booker, Executive Director of Africa Action, on what's behind this new violence.

	May 22, 2003 Lifting U.N. Sanctions in Iraq Following a U.N. vote on Thursday to lift sanctions on Iraq, former U.N. Assistant Secretary-general John Ruggie and Charles Kupchan, former director of European affairs on the National Security Council, offer their perspective on how the vote will impact Iraq's economy and relations between the U.S. and Europe.

	May 13, 2003 The New Iraq As reconstruction efforts continue in Iraq, legal experts discuss the role of democracy and Islam in rebuilding the country's legal system.

	May 13, 2003 Terror Assault in Saudi Arabia Following Monday's car bombings in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, former U.S. Senator Wyche Fowler, Saudi Institute Director Ali Al-Ahmed, and former FBI counterterrorism expert Matthew Levitt discuss the significance of the attack and the likelihood of ties to al-Qaida.

	May 12, 2003 Background: Stabilizing Iraq Margaret Warner gets details on former diplomat L. Paul Bremer's appointment as the new U.S. civilian administrator from Patrick Tyler, chief correspondent for the New York Times in Baghdad.

	May 12, 2003 Rebuilding Shakeup in Iraq With the arrival of L. Paul Bremer in Baghdad to replace retired General Jay Garner as the American civilian administrator for Iraq, experts assess the implications of the management switch and what it could mean for the country's reconstruction.

	May 9, 2003 Background: Lifting U.N. Sanctions Against Iraq Kwame Holman explains the U.S. proposal to end United Nations sanctions against Iraq.

	May 9, 2003 Lifting U.N. Sanctions Against Iraq As the U.S. calls for an end of economic sanctions on postwar Iraq, former U.N. Assistant Secretary General Denis Halliday and former Canadian Ambassador to the U.N. David Malone discuss the international body's role in rebuilding Iraq and the question of how to utilize Iraq's oil revenue.

	May 9, 2003 U.S. Draft Resolution on Iraq U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte introduced this resolution outlining the plans for postwar Iraq to the U.N. Security Council. It calls for phasing out the U.N. Oil for Food program and replacing it with a program administered by the U.S. and Britain.

	May 6, 2003 Debts of Saddam Hussein Iraq owes nearly $400 billion in obligations dating back to the first Gulf War. A new Iraqi government will have to decide what to do about Saddam's debt while it tries to rebuild.

	May 1, 2003 Coping With SARS Jim Lehrer discusses the global impact of the SARS outbreak with Dr. David Heymann, the head of the World Health Organization's communicable diseases program.



	APRIL April 30, 2003 The New Iraq As plans for rebuilding post-war Iraq move forward, Gwen Ifill speaks with military and legal experts about efforts to involve foreign contractors, the costs of reconstruction, and the need for physical and political stability.

	April 29, 2003 Shifting Alliances: The State of U.S.-European Relations After Secretary of State Colin Powell testified about NATO before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, experts assess the state of U.S.-European relations.

	April 28, 2003 Building a Democracy in Iraq As delegates from Iraq's political and religious factions meet to discuss their country's democratization, experts discuss the question of Islam in a democratic government.

	April 24, 2003 Crackdown in Cuba Led by Fidel Castro, Cuba has outraged the international human rights community by its recent jailing of dozens of well-known dissidents and its execution of three men for hijacking a ferry to Florida. Ray Suarez leads a discussion with two experts on the timing of the Cuban government's latest moves.

	April 22, 2003 Search for Evidence: Judith Miller Reports Chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix argued today that an international organization should disarm Iraq. The New York Times' Judith Miller, embedded with the U.S. 75th Exploitation Task Force, reports on the discoveries thus far, including an Iraqi scientist with vast knowledge of Iraq's weapons program.

	April 22, 2003 Search for Evidence: Discussion Hans Blix argued that an international organization should conduct the disarmament of Iraq. Margaret Warner follows up with Stephen Black, who went on 15 inspections in Iraq as an inspector for UNSCOM; and George Lopez, director of policy studies at Notre Dame University's Joan Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.

	April 17, 2003 Part I: Secretary of State Colin Powell United States Secretary of State Colin Powell discusses recent concerns about Syria and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

	April 17, 2003 Part II: Secretary of State Colin Powell In the second part of his interview with Jim Lehrer, Secretary of State Colin Powell discusses the future of U.S.-North Korea relations, and his views on the Iraq war. Part I: Secretary Powell discusses Syria and Middle East policy.

	April 17, 2003 U.N. Rejects Bid to Censure Russia on Alleged Chechnya Abuses The United Nations Human Rights Commission rejected Wednesday the latest bid by the European Union to formally censure Russia for alleged human rights violations in the war-torn republic of Chechnya.

	April 16, 2003 New Talks with North Korea Experts assess plans for the United States and North Korea to hold talks in Beijing next week to discuss the North's suspected nuclear weapons programs.

	April 16, 2003 Coping with Change Afghan finance minister Ashraf Ghani discusses the lessons learned in a recovering Afghanistan.

	April 15, 2003 Reshaping Iraq Iraqi political and religious figures met today for U.S.-sponsored meeting to discuss the rebuilding of Iraq. Experts assess the U.S. game plan for creating new governing structures for Iraq.

	April 14, 2003 Flashpoint: North Korea North Korea said this weekend that it will consider multinational talks on its nuclear program. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET Los Angeles reports from South Korea.

	April 14, 2003 Rebuilding Iraq: World Bank President James Wolfensohn World Bank President James Wolfensohn discusses the bank's possible role in the rebuilding of Iraq.

	April 12, 2003 After the Iraq War: The U.N.'s Role The leaders of France, Russia and Germany repeated that the United Nations take the lead in the rebuilding of Iraq, but the U.S. has maintained the coalition ought to take the lead. William Luers, president of the U.N. Association, and Randy Scheunemann, president of the Committee for the Liberation of Iraq, takes up the debate.

	April 11, 2003 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer discusses the week's political events with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The Weekly Standard's David Brooks.

	April 10, 2003 Baghdad Report As battles continue to flare in Baghdad's outskirts and looters run amok for a second day, U.S. forces in Iraq are faced with the feat of attempting to create order. John Daniszewski of the Los Angeles Times provides an update on the situation in Baghdad.

	April 10, 2003 Who Runs Iraq? As U.S. President George W. Bush and U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair issue messages on Iraqi television announcing an end to the rule of Saddam Hussein, the U.S. continues to put together an interim authority to rule the country. Margaret Warner discusses the future government with experts.

	April 9, 2003 Inside Baghdad Los Angeles Times reporter John Daniszewski discusses details of the fall of Baghdad.

	April 9, 2003 Humanitarian Aid in Iraq As military efforts in Baghdad continue, conditions are worsening for aid agencies such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders, both of whom suspended operations in Baghdad following the death of a Red Cross employee. Margaret Warner discusses the humanitarian situation.

	April 9, 2003 Winning the Peace in Iraq As Iraqis hail the fall of Saddam's Baghdad, experts look ahead to the Bush administration's plans for a postwar Iraq, the feat of internationalizing the country's transition, and the difficulty of creating a democracy in an undemocratic region.

	April 8, 2003 After the War in Iraq President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Tuesday that the United Nations would have a "vital" role to perform in post-war Iraq. Experts discuss the prospects for Iraq in the wake of the U.S.-led military campaign and what roles the international community may play in deciding its future.

	April 6, 2003 After the War: Postwar Reconstruction and Governance in Iraq After a background report including comments from Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz, Gwen Ifill discusses postwar reconstruction and governance in Iraq, and what the roles of the U.S., U.N., and other entities may be.

	April 5, 2003 Humanitarian Aid in Iraq Following a report on plans to distribute humanitarian aid to the Iraqi people, Margaret Warner discusses the complicated task with Retired Air Force Colonel Sam Gardiner, Ross Mountain from the United Nations Office of Humanitarian Action; and Ray Offenhesier, president of OXFAM America, a leading humanitarian agency.



	MARCH March 28, 2003 Aid Crisis in Southern Iraq The U.N. Security Council, which remains divided over the military campaign underway in Iraq, voted unanimously Friday to restart the program that enables Iraq to exchange billions in oil funds for humanitarian assistance. Marc Santora reports from Kuwait City on the urgent need for such aid in southern Iraq.

	March 24, 2003 Protecting POW's American and Iraqi forces have taken prisoners during this first week of war. Margaret Warner discusses prisoners' rights with Amanda Williamson, a spokeswoman for the International Committee of the Red Cross; and Eugene Fidell, president of the National Institute of Military Justice and a former lawyer in the U.S. Coast Guard.

	March 23, 2003 Senate Views on the War with Iraq Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), a member of the Select Intelligence Committee, and Senator George Voinovich (R-Ohio), of the Foreign Relations Committee, discuss the latest developments in the war with Iraq.

	March 19, 2003 Dissention and the Iraq War Republicans denounced Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle on Tuesday for his criticism of President Bush with the nation on the brink of war. Jim Lehrer and guests discuss the appropriate role for those who oppose a war.

	March 18, 2003 Iraqi-Americans React Members of an Iraqi-American community in Detroit give their views on a possible war with their home country and President Bush's ultimatum ordering Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq.

	March 17, 2003 The Road to War in Iraq Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger discuss the U.S.'s next steps as it prepares for a war with Iraq, and what the pending war will mean for international relations.

	March 17, 2003 President Bush Addresses the Nation The following is the entire text of President George W. Bush's national address on the conflict with Iraq.

	March 17, 2003 Historical Perspectives: Ultimatum to Iraqi Leader Saddam Hussein Four historians share their perspectives on President George W. Bush's ultimatum to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

	March 14, 2003 End Games The United Nations Security Council continues to weigh a second resolution that would pave the way to military action against Iraq. Experts assess the developments and what the options are for the United States should the resolution not pass.

	March 14, 2003 Political Wrap: Mark Shields and David Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and David Brooks of The Weekly Standard discuss the week's diplomacy and what's at stake for President Bush in the quest for U.N. approval of an Iraq war.

	March 13, 2003 Background: U.S. Delays a Vote in the U.N. Security Council The White House said that a U.N. vote on Iraq could be delayed until next week. Margaret Warner reports.

	March 13, 2003 U.S. Delays a Vote in the U.N. Security Council The U.S. delays a vote in the U.N. Security Council in an effort to win more support for a final resolution on Iraq.

	March 12, 2003 Background: New Offer by Britain Britain proposed six new conditions for Iraq to meet in order to avoid a military strike. Gwen Ifill reports.

	March 12, 2003 New Offer by Britain Britain proposed six new conditions for Iraq to meet in order to avoid a military strike. Gwen Ifill discusses this new effort to gain the U.N. Security Council's support with an associate editor of The Financial Times and a lecturer in comparative politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

	March 12, 2003 Turkey: The War Next Door On March 1, Turkey's parliament did not approve a U.S. request to allow American troops in to set up for a possible invasion of Iraq. Elizabeth Farnsworth reports from Turkey on the political changes and continuing debate the country has seen since that decision.

	March 11, 2003 Chasing Votes: U.N. Security Council Top diplomats from Britain and France lobbied Cameroon, Angola and Guinea yesterday and today, trying to sway the undecided U.N. Security Council members. Margaret Warner discusses these efforts with reporters David Sanger and Felicity Barringer of The New York Times.

	March 11, 2003 Iraqis Bracing for War Simon Marks reports from Baghdad on how ordinary Iraqis are preparing for the possibility of a U.S.-led war against their country.

	March 10, 2003 Background: Chasing Votes at the U.N. Six members of the U.N. Security Council are expected to abstain or vote against the U.S.-backed resolution to impose a March 17 deadline on Iraqi disarmament.

	March 10, 2003 Chasing Votes at the U.N. Six members of the U.N. Security Council are expected to abstain or vote against a U.S.-backed resolution to impose a March 17 deadline on Iraqi disarmament. Gwen Ifill and guests discuss efforts to sway the undecided votes.

	March 7, 2003 The Reaction to Blix and ElBaradei's Reports Secretary of State Colin Powell and other members of the U.N. Security Council reacted to Blix and ElBaradei's reports. Ray Suarez narrates the international responses.

	March 7, 2003 Findings of the U.N. Weapons Inspectors in Iraq U.N. weapons inspectors presented their latest report to the U.N. Security Council on the state of inspections in Iraq. Ray Suarez reports with excerpts from the meeting.

	March 7, 2003 The Road Ahead: Iraq's Efforts to Disarm On a day when top weapons inspectors delivered a key report to the United Nations Security Council on the state of Iraq's efforts to disarm, Jim Lehrer leads a debate over the balance between war and diplomacy.

	March 7, 2003 Weekly Analysis of Shields and Brooks Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the president's prime time press conference, the Democrat's opposition to unilateral action against Iraq and the debate over what to do about North Korea.

	March 6, 2003 War or Diplomacy in Iraq China announced it opposed a resolution authorizing war in Iraq. Experts discuss how these developments might influence the diplomatic wrangling over how to best disarm Saddam Hussein.

	March 5, 2003 Background: War or Diplomacy to Disarm Iraq Secretary of State Colin Powell said today that U.S. intelligence shows that Iraq is hiding banned weapons and plans to make more in the future. Gwen Ifill reports.

	March 5, 2003 War or Diplomacy to Disarm Iraq Secretary of State Colin Powell says a divided U.N. will not keep the U.S. from using force, if necessary, to disarm Iraq. Experts debate whether Powell has convinced the international community to take action against Saddam Hussein.

	March 5, 2003 Joint Statement on Iraq The following is the text of the joint statement made by the foreign ministers of France, Russia and Germany on Wednesday saying they will "not let a proposed resolution pass that would authorize the use of force" in Iraq.

	March 4, 2003 U.N. Iraq Debate: Diplomatic Divide While news organizations widely reported that the U.S. would seek a vote on a United Nations resolution authorizing war in Iraq next week, Russian officials said they might use their veto power to block such a measure. Gwen Ifill gets three views on the state of the U.N. Iraq debate.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 28, 2003 War or Diplomacy in Iraq John Ruggie, former assistant secretary-general at the U.N., and Max Boot of the Council on Foreign Relations discuss the state of play within the United Nations.

	Feb. 28, 2003 Political Analysis of Mark Shields and Paul Gigot Jim Lehrer discusses the possibility of democracy in Iraq, the U.N.'s war deliberations and the Senate debate over judicial nominee Miguel Estrada with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal editorial page editor Paul Gigot.

	Feb. 27, 2003 Democracy in Iraq? Two experts discuss whether Saddam Hussein's ouster could lead to democracy in Iraq and surrounding areas of the Middle East, and what the United States' role should be in bringing about such democratization.

	Feb. 26, 2003 After the War in Iraq What will life be like for the Iraqi people both during and after a possible U.S.-led war against Saddam Hussein? Experts discuss U.S. and international humanitarian planning for a post-war Iraq.

	Feb. 25, 2003 Colin Powell's Mission to Asia Experts assess Secretary of State Colin Powell's four-day trip to East Asia to garner support for the U.S. position on North Korea and Iraq.

	Feb. 24, 2003 Background: War or Diplomacy British Ambassador to the U.N. Sir Jeremy Greenstock introduced a new resolution on Iraq to the United Nations this afternoon. Kwame Holman reports.

	Feb. 24, 2003 Jeremy Greenstock: A New U.N. Resolution Jim Lehrer talks with Britain's ambassador to the U.N., Sir Jeremy Greenstock, about the prospect of winning approval for a new Security Council resolution that says Iraq has missed its "last opportunity" to disarm.

	Feb. 21, 2003 Weekly Political Analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news, including the latest on the Iraq crisis and the emerging field of 2004 presidential candidates.

	Feb. 19, 2003 Background: Tony Blair's Predicament with Iraq Gwen Ifill reports on the difficulties British Prime Minister Tony Blair is facing over his support of the U.S. and stance towards Iraq.

	Feb. 19, 2003 Tony Blair's Predicament with Iraq Experts discuss the domestic criticism Tony Blair is facing for his efforts to garner U.N. support for a possible war with Iraq.

	Feb. 18, 2003 Diplomatic Moves The United States and Britain continue diplomatic efforts to garner support for a possible attack on Iraq. Two experts assess the likelihood of a second United Nations resolution authorizing military action against Iraq.

	Feb. 17, 2003 Global Protest Iraq War A possible Iraq war triggered worldwide protests these past three days. Betty Ann Bowser reports on the demonstrations.

	Feb. 14, 2003 The Road Ahead in Iraq The United Nations Security Council met Friday to hear the latest report by top U.N. weapons inspectors on their teams' progress in Iraq. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft discuss the state of world opinion toward the Iraq debate.

	Feb. 14, 2003 The Findings of the U.N. Security Council U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix and chief nuclear inspector Mohamed ElBaradei reported to the U.N. Security Council on their work in Iraq. While Blix made the case for more time for inspections, ElBaradei reported that there was no proof that Iraq had restarted a nuclear weapons program. Ray Suarez narrates excerpts.

	Feb. 14, 2003 Shields and Brooks Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news, including the potential for war with Iraq and the state of homeland security.

	Feb. 13, 2003 Background: U.N. Chief Inspectors U.N. chief inspectors Hans Blix and Mohammed ElBaradei are preparing for tomorrow's report to the U.N. Security Council. Spencer Michels reports on Blix's history and his role in the confrontation with Iraq.

	Feb. 13, 2003 Chief U.N. Inspector Hans Blix Hans Blix will report his findings to the Security Council on Feb. 13. Margaret Warner talks with both friends and critics of the U.N.'s chief inspector.

	Feb. 12, 2003 Background: Nuclear Challenge U.S. intelligence officials confirmed that North Korea has a ballistic missile capable of reaching the western Unites States. Ray Suarez reports on the international reaction.

	Feb. 12, 2003 Nuclear Challenge Experts assess the situation in North Korea as the IAEA declares North Korea to be in breach of arms safeguards and sends the issue to the U.N. Security Council.

	Feb. 11, 2003 Plans for a Post-War Iraq After a report on a meeting held with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, four humanitarian and reconstruction experts consider what a post-Saddam Iraq will look like.

	Feb. 10, 2003 Background: Deepening Divide Over Iraq Divisions in NATO and Europe are widening over the conflict with Iraq. Kwame Holman reports.

	Feb. 10, 2003 Deepening Divide Over Iraq Experts discuss the widening divisions within NATO and Europe over the conflict with Iraq.

	Feb. 7, 2003 Britain's View on Iraq Jim Lehrer assesses Sec. Powell's presentation to the U.N. and the prospect of war with Iraq with the United Kingdom's ambassador to the U.N. Jeremy Greenstock.

	Feb. 7, 2003 France Weighs In on Iraq As world leaders continue to react to American case against Iraq, Jim Lehrer discusses Secretary of State Colin Powell's report with Jean-David Levitte, the French ambassador to the U.S.

	Feb. 6, 2003 Iraq's Options With President Bush warning "the game is over," what options remain for Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to avoid a military strike by the U.S.?

	Feb. 5, 2003 Background Report: The Case Against Iraq Secretary of State Colin Powell presented evidence to the United Nations Security Council to make a case against Iraq. Gwen Ifill reports.

	Feb. 5, 2003 The Case Against Iraq Experts assess Secretary of State Colin Powell's presentation today to the United Nations Security Council and his evidence that Iraq is developing weapons of mass destruction.

	Feb. 5, 2003 Background: World Reactions to Colin Powell's U.N. Presentation Security Council members responded this afternoon to Powell's address. Kwame Holman reports.

	Feb. 5, 2003 World Reactions to Colin Powell's U.N. Presentation Following Secretary of State Colin Powell's U.N. presentation today, guests provide analysis on the secretary's speech and the response from Security Council members.

	Feb. 4, 2003 War and Diplomacy in Iraq Secretary of State Colin Powell on Wednesday will present the U.S. case for war in Iraq. Gwen Ifill reports on Powell's role in world events.

	Feb. 4, 2003 War and Diplomacy in Iraq As Secretary of State Colin Powell prepares to make the U.S. case for war against Iraq, Gwen Ifill gets four views on his role in the Bush administration and his efforts on the world stage.



	JANUARY Jan. 31, 2003 Newsmaker: Ambassador Aldouri Iraqi ambassador to the U.N. Mohammed Aldouri discusses his country's response to the U.N. weapons inspectors report presented to the United Nations Security Council this week.

	Jan. 31, 2003 Blair's Agenda British Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Bush on Firday urged Iraq to move swiftly to prove it has disarmed in order to escape a military confrontation. However, Blair's support of the U.S. position on Iraq has caused him political trouble at home.

	Jan. 30, 2003 European Rift over Iraq Four Europeans provide perspectives on the growing division in Europe over a possible U.S.-led war with Iraq.

	Jan. 28, 2003 Newsmaker: Mohamed ElBaradei Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, discusses his agency's findings during the last two months of nuclear weapons inspections in Iraq as well as his recent report to the United Nations Security Council.

	Jan. 27, 2003 The Road Ahead in Iraq Following the release of a weapons inspectors' report on Iraq's level of compliance, former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski analyzes the United States' options.

	Jan. 27, 2003 The Findings of the Report by U.N. Inspectors Two former weapons inspectors discuss their reaction to the report by U.N. inspectors detailing Iraq's level of compliance with the disarmament demands.

	Jan. 27, 2003 The Reaction World leaders, including U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, responded to Blix and ElBaradei's comments about their weapons inspections. Ray Suarez reports.

	Jan. 24, 2003 Capitol Views Senators John Warner (R-Va.) and Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) debate whether weapons inspectors should be granted more time to continue their work in Iraq.

	Jan. 23, 2003 Truth and Justice in Sierra Leone The devastated nation of Sierra Leone struggles to recover after a brutal decade-long civil war.

	Jan. 23, 2003 Regional Concerns Turkey hosted a meeting Thursday with Iraq's neighbors and Egypt to discuss regional concerns about a confrontation with Iraq. Turkey's ambassador to the U.S., Faruk Logoglu, discusses the results of the meeting and his nation's stance on the Iraq conflict.

	Jan. 22, 2003 Secretary Colin Powell The secretary of state discusses the progress of the U.N. inspections in Iraq and diplomatic efforts to gain support for military action should Iraq refuse to disarm.

	Jan. 21, 2003 Resisting War France suggests it might veto any new U.N. resolution authorizing military action against Iraq.

	Jan. 20, 2003 Saddam Hussein in Exile Experts discuss the growing movement by the international community to drive Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein into exile.

	Jan. 15, 2003 Background: More Time Spencer Michels reports on setting a timetable for inspectors in Iraq.

	Jan. 15, 2003 More Time Margaret Warner discusses the inspection timeline with a chief inspector for the International Atomic Energy Agency in Iraq from 1991-92, and the director of policy studies at Notre Dame University's Joan Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.

	Jan. 14, 2003 Rebuilding Afghanistan As a part of the effort to rebuild a nation torn by decades of conflict, Afghanistan has established a new single currency. Torek Faradi, special adviser to the governor of Afghanistan's central bank, discusses the new currency and the struggle to rebuild the Afghan economy.

	Jan. 14, 2003 Food Crisis in Zambia Zambia's severe drought and the HIV epidemic are contributing to a food crisis. Spencer Michels reports on one of the world's poorest countries and its government's refusal to accept genetically modified corn from the U.S.

	Jan. 13, 2003 By The People Jim Lehrer reports on the By The People Convention during which over 300 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to discuss America's role in the world.

	Jan. 10, 2003 North Korea Nuclear Threat North Korea announced Friday it would withdraw from a treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. Two experts discuss this development and the future of the debate over North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

	Jan. 10, 2003 Dialogue: America's Role in Iraq Washington Post columnist William Raspberry and former CIA Director James Woolsey discuss the issues raised by the U.S. confrontation with Iraq.

	Jan. 9, 2003 Inspecting Iraq Experts discuss the ongoing weapons inspections process in Iraq after chief weapons inspector Hans Blix reported to the U.N. Security Council that Iraq has no "smoking gun."

	Jan. 9, 2003 Inspecting Iraq Experts discuss the ongoing weapons inspections process in Iraq after chief weapons inspector Hans Blix reported to the U.N. Security Council that Iraq has no "smoking gun."

	Jan. 6, 2003 Nuclear Challenge: Mohamed ElBaradei The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, discusses the volatile situations in North Korea and Iraq, and the reasons for the different policies in the two regions.

	Jan. 2, 2003 Buildup in the Gulf U.S. military officials confirm that more military support is being deployed to the Persian Gulf, nearly doubling the American forces positioned in the region. Experts analyze the latest troop movements and the larger U.S. military buildup ahead of a possible conflict with Iraq.