Al Breach, an analyst focusing on Russian markets, discusses factors contributing to steep recent losses for Russian equities.

Bridget Welsh, an expert on Malaysia, says the country's prime minister has alienated minorities and failed to implement reforms and the country's position in the world has declined under his leadership.

Bing West, a correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly and a former assistant secretary of defense in the Reagan administration, says fighting in Iraq is largely over and the war is nearly won.

CFR's Benn Steil analyzes the financial rescue plan under debate on Capitol Hill and suggests adjustments that he says would make it more effective and less risky for the federal government.

Ahead of September 22 elections that will anoint Japan's next prime minister, CFR's Sheila Smith discusses the country's leadership troubles, economic concerns, and a declining role on the international stage.

CFR's Edward Alden says a flawed U.S. approach to tightening its borders after the 9/11 terrorist attacks has harmed the country's once-admired immigration image.

Georgian Vice Prime Minister Georgi Baramidze says Western support is vital for sustaining his country's economy and democracy after the loss of two separatist areas in a war with Russia.

Jamie Ekern of CFR's Center for Preventive Action discusses her observations of the Angolan parliamentary elections from Luanda.

The Democratic congresswoman from New Hampshire and member of the House Armed Services Committee speaks from the Democratic National Convention about foreign policy challenges facing the United States.

Gene Sperling, director of CFR's Center for Universal Education, discusses how Kenya's new government is approaching education policy.

Michael Clemens of the Center for Global Development says that the migration of skilled workers is not to blame for Africa's weak health systems.

South Asia expert Dennis Kux says the violent events in Kashmir mark a serious setback for peace prospects in the region.

From the September/October 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs: The war of 1948 created both a Jewish state and a Palestinian problem.

From the September/October 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs: The next U.S. president will face problems that will require strength and a renewed sense of national purpose to solve.

From the September/October 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs: The next U.S. president will face problems that will require strength and a renewed sense of national purpose to solve.

This audio includes readings of selected articles from the September/October 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs.

A top Pentagon official says victory in the global fight against terrorism is achievable, but may take decades to accomplish.

Jerusalem-based journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the U.S. presidential race as perceived by Israelis.

Central Asian expert Morris Rossabi says political turmoil in Mongolia shows the fledgling democracy is beset with socioeconomic problems, making it risky for foreign investors.

Knox Chitiyo, an expert on Africa at the Royal United Services Institute, discusses what kind of power-sharing government Zimbabwe's top security officials would consider.