The World Next Week: April 25, 2013
A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: U.S. president Barack Obama visits Mexico and Costa Rica; Japanese prime minister...
Hosts: James M. Lindsay, Director of Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Robert McMahon, Editor, CFR.org
Producers: Hagit Bachrach, CFR.org
Millie Tran, CFR.org
January 10, 2013
A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: United States considers complete Afghan troop withdrawal; the Colombian government and FARC rebels hold peace talks; and the North American International Auto Show gets underway.
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A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: U.S. president Barack Obama visits Mexico and Costa Rica; Japanese prime minister...
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