Hosts: Robert McMahon, Deputy Editor, CFR.org
Adam Roberts, News Editor, The Economist
August 8, 2008
CFR.org Deputy Editor Robert McMahon and The Economist News Editor Adam Roberts preview major world events in the week ahead.
In this week's podcast: American President George W. Bush travels to Asia; the global economy reels again from oil prices; Iran faces down international pressure to end its nuclear program; and South Africa's Teflon Jacob Zuma contests corruption charges en route to the presidency.
The World Next Week is a coproduction of CFR.org and The Economist.
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