U.S. policy toward Africa under President Bush has stressed development and humanitarian aid. But recent U.S. military action in Somalia raises the specter of a more intrusive approach, particularly in the Horn of Africa. Is it a harbinger of things to come?

Arnaud de Borchgrave's commentary in the Washington Times on if the U.S. can get out of Iraq via Iran.

CFR President Richard Haass discusses his latest Foreign Affairs article on the emergence of a new era in the Middle East.

Counterterrorism expert Bruce Hoffman discusses the White House's new National Strategy for Combatting Terrorism, which he says is imperfect, but a substantial improvement on its predecessor.

Paul J. Saunders and Morton H. Halperin debate the wisdom of the U.S. policy of promoting democracy.

The CFR fellows speak with members of the media about the State Department’s recently released Country Reports on Terrorism and about the broader ‘war on terror.’

Listen to General Anthony Zinni explain how the United States can effectively use its power to improve security, democracy, and human rights in the world.