Now on America Abroad
Taking on the Taliban
We explore the origins of radicalism in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and examine the fight on both sides of the border to eliminate the Taliban and terrorist threats.
Children of War
AAM Insight
AAM sits down with filmmaker Bryan Single to discuss his new film "Children of War" and the plight of child soldiers in Northern Uganda.
In the News
Iraqi January vote threatened
A political struggle led by minority Sunni Arabs over an elections law is threatening to delay Iraqi elections this January. The dispute highlights the ethnic and sectarian divisions in Iraq. The US has linked its military drawdown to the elections. Can Iran achieve the political reconciliation vital to long-term stability? Listen >
AAM Multimedia
Timelines and Resources
Look past the pictures in today’s newspapers to understand the political and cultural currents that have been at work in Afghanistan for centuries. Discover the role of women in Afghan society and use our interactive map to see how geography has changed the course of Afghan history. Go >
Power and Persuasion
A Conversation with Clinton and Gates
Listen to a joint interview with US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on a wide range of issues including the war in Afghanistan, nuclear negotiations with Iran and engagement with Pakistan. Listen >
