Dec 19 Watch If Kim Jong-un Fails to Control Arsenal, North Korea Could Be ‘Truly Terrifying’ Longtime North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died early Saturday after reportedly suffering a heart attack as he toured the country. Jeffrey Brown discusses Kim's reign and what his son, Kim Jong-un, will face as its new leader with Dartmouth College's… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch Amid U.S.-Israel Meeting, Examining Paths Forward for Peace Process Following talks in Washington between President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gwen Ifill speaks with policy experts Robert Danin and Robert Malley about the state of U.S.-Israel relations and the prospects for peace negotiations in the Middle… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch Obama Reaffirms ‘Unbreakable’ U.S., Israeli Bond During Netanyahu Visit President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House Tuesday in an attempt to mend their strained relationship over Jewish settlement expansion earlier this year and to discuss furthering face-to-face talks with Palestinian leaders. Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch What Effect Will Spy Charges Have on ‘Reset’ of U.S.-Russia Relations? Accusations of Russian spying in the U.S. are igniting diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Washington, a week after President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met. Jeffrey Brown talks with two experts about what the arrests mean for relations… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch Shields and Brooks on Obama’s Response to McChrystal, Wall Street Overhaul Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the week, including Gen. Stanley McChrystal's ouster, financial reform clearing a major hurdle in Congress and the rejected extension of unemployment benefits for many Americans. Continue watching
May 27 Watch Obama’s National Security Plan Highlights Diplomacy, Global Economy The Obama administration unveiled its new national security plan, with calls for increased diplomacy and economic discipline. Margaret Warner discusses the president's new security announcement with Jim Lehrer. Continue watching
May 20 Watch South Korean Investigators Blame North Korea for Ship Attack North Korean officials have flatly denied accusations that they sank a South Korean naval ship two months ago. Judy Woodruff reports on the rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Continue watching
May 03 Watch Iran Draws Western Criticism at Opening of U.N. Nuclear Talks As the United Nations began its conference on nuclear weapons, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad drew ire with accusations that the U.S. is leading the charge to intimidate non-nuclear states. Margaret Warner reports on the growing tensions between Iran and Western… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch Obama Pushes For Cuts to Nuclear Arsenals During Global Summit President Obama hosted dozens of world leaders in Washington for an unprecedented summit on stopping the spread of nuclear weapons. Jeffrey Brown reports on the summit and efforts to slash nuclear arsenals. Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch Brooks, Marcus on Legacy of John Paul Stevens Columnists David Brooks and Ruth Marcus sort through the top political stories of the week, including the retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens and the announcement by Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan that he will not seek re-election. Continue watching