Great Decisions in Foreign Policy 2010: The Eight Most Critial Global Affairs Issues of 2010

The voice of Great Decisions, Walter Cronkite, once said that, In foreign policy lies the future. Each episode of the series, recently dubbed must watch television by the New York Times, brings together a wide range of expert analysis so that you the viewer can make a great decision of your own when it comes to U.S. foreign policy.Featured guests in the 2010 series include, among others: * United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon * EU Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana * Actress and Goodwill Ambassador Mira Sorvino * U.S. Senator Carl Levin * New York Times Columnist Nicolas Kristof Topics: An Army of Envoys Once the favored method of diplomacy, special envoys are once again in vogue to advance U.S. interests. But are there simply too many cooks in the kitchen? Red Army Rising: The Rise of China's Military ChinaWhile relations between the U.S. and China have focused on the economy, does China's rapidly growing military pose a threat? Justified Force? Preventing Genocide in the 21st Century Armed intervention or peaceful negotiation? This episode explores the international toolbox for preventing genocide, offering commentary on emerging doctrines like the Responsibility to Protect. The Dark Side of Globalization CrimeThe benefits of globalization are many, but today's interconnectedness has spawned a dark side as well. Learn how drug cartels, human traffickers and online scam artists benefit from a flattened world. Wall Street and the World: The Global Financial Crisis Expert guests explain how the financial crisis came about, its impact on regional economies and the international response. Moscow's Long Reach RussiaRussia's cherished sphere of influence has long frustrated proponents of western goals in Eastern and Central Europe. How far does the Moscow's hand extend into the region? Power, Politics and the Persian Gulf Withdrawal from Iraq. Unrest in Iran. Unease in the Gulf Arab states. What challenges does the U.S. face in this volatile region? Peace building and Statecraft PeaceEven the famed military philosopher Sun Tzu acknowledged that to subdue the enemy without fighting is the height of skill. Yet more resources throughout history have been devoted to military efforts than to bring about peace. SPECIAL: The World's Bottom Billion Nearly 10 years ago, leaders from around the globe made a bold declaration a promise to end extreme poverty by 2015 through the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Consider this episode a report card. SPECIAL: The New Energy Economy Call it the greening of America. As Americans increasingly turn to renewable energies, what opportunities exist for industry and innovation?