The Global Recession Brings Global Insecurity

To the Point

The Global Recession Brings Global Insecurity

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Published on Mar 10, 2009, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:38

Episode Description

Forget the "axis of evil."  Economic recession now threatens political upheaval in important parts of the world, with national security consequences here in the US. We look at potential sources of trouble today. Is Washington paying attention? Also, stocks rally on news from Citibank, and the Dalai Lama calls Tibet a "hell on earth."

More about To the Point

A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.