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Water, Land, People, Conflict
May 5, 2002
1535
What makes a nation and its people secure? Is it military or economic power? Is it strong governmental institutions or a high standard of living? Whether you think of a nation's security strictly in terms of its physical safety, or more broadly in terms of defending it's economic strength, social values, and way of life, it is clear that the perception of security is evolving.
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Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan
May 12, 2002
1536
What are the underlying factors that caused these nations to join the declared nuclear power club? Is a nuclear war in South Asia a possibility? The aftermath of such a conflict would have worldwide consequences. This program describes why such a war is possible, and what actions could be taken to prevent a war between these long-time adversaries.
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The Military in the Movies
May 19, 2002
1537
Hollywood and the military have cooperated in the movie-making business for over 90 years. The Pentagon uses the movies as part of a larger public relations effort aimed at selling the armed forces to the American public. Is it appropriate for the military to rewrite film scripts in exchange for its cooperation? What does it cost the taxpayer? And should the military be involved in the entertainment business at all?
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Alternatives to Military Power in Foreign Policy
May 19, 2002
1538
If the 20th Century was characterized by two giant world wars, the 21st century will be one of global cooperation in the areas of commerce, the environment, and communications. Is America's massive military designed to serve the nation's needs in an era when international talk, travel, trade, and cooperation will be the thrust of our foreign policy?
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Are We Prepared for Chemical/Biological Attacks
May 26, 2002
1539
Ever since the poison gas attack on the Tokyo subway, our government has been preparing for a similar attack on U.S. soil. Forty federal agencies and billions of dollars are committed to counter things like sarin gas, anthrax, and small pox. Domestic and international terrorism are at the center of this fascinating and informative program.
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The U.S. and U.N. in Somalia
June 2, 2002
1540
On December 4, 1992, President George Bush announced he was sending up to 28,000 U.S. troops to Somalia to help provide humanitarian relief in a strife-torn country where hundreds of thousands of people had died of starvation. Not quite a year later, shortly after a failed raid that took the lives of 18 American servicemen, President Bill Clinton announced an exit strategy for the United States.
In less than a year, the United States went from welcomed savior to embattled occupier.
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Small Arms and Failed States
June 9, 2002
1541
In Albania, thousands of guns taken in raids on state-owned arsenals created chaos. In Angola, the proliferation of light weaponry has triggered the collapse of a fragile peace accord. From Kosovo to Somalia, from Sierra Leone to Northern Ireland, the link between small arms and political collapse poses one of the true challenges to peace in the 21st Century. In many regions stopping the flow of small arms is a first step toward peace and stability.
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Lessons of Kosovo: The Limits of Air Power
June 16, 2002
1542
The United States and its NATO allies were determined to stop Serbian aggression against ethnic Albanians in the province of Kosovo, but decided to do so by relying exclusively on air power. Did NATO's bombs and missiles stop ethnic cleansing? How effective were NATO warplanes in attacking Serb forces? An eye-opening look at the air war in Kosovo
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Casualty Phobia
June 23, 2002
1543
From Vietnam to Somalia, television images of U.S. casualties have convinced Pentagon war planners to pursue a vision of "bloodless war." Expensive aircraft and "stand-off" weapons used in the Yugoslav conflict are designed to keep U.S. troops far from harm's way. But how far can technology go toward limiting U.S. war casualties? Will Americans tolerate casualties if they are convinced the cause is just? An eye-opening investigation into where technology, media, and the reality of conflict collide.
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Ridding the World of Landmines
June 30, 2002
1544
Forty countries have ratified the Ottawa Treaty to ban antipersonnel land mines so the treaty will be law in early 1999. The United States, so far has refused to even sign the treaty, let alone make it law. Paradoxically, the U.S. reserves the right to lay mines anywhere, even as it supports mine removal and humanitarian relief for the victims of mine warfare.
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An Environmental-Industrial Complex
July 7, 2002
1545
Until recently the United States' sense of national security was dominated by the danger of nuclear war with Russia. With the decline of the "Russian threat," the United States is now focusing on other dangers. Americans now feel threatened by the poisons in their water, land, and air, and by a multitude of other environmental hazards. New partnerships between the government and private companies are emerging to deal with this threat. This collaboration creates an environmental-industrial complex that stimulates the economy and creates jobs. The question is: Will society benefit from this expanding complex?
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Approaching the Digital Battlefield
July 14, 2002
1546
One of the most far-reaching consequences of the war against Iraq was the way that conflict left Americans with the impression that all modern wars could be fought quickly, cleanly and with very few U.S. casualties. Today, the Pentagon and weapons-makers use that impression to promote scores of costly high-tech weaponry. We must provide our forces with whatever they need, but no one, especially our government, should ever believe that war is easy or requires less than the ultimate sacrifice.
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Isolating America
July 21, 2002
1547
Is America becoming increasingly isolationist? The Senate’s rejection of the nuclear test ban treaty was but the latest episode in a trend toward "Fortress America" that includes rejection of treaties on landmines, a court for war crimes, and a perennial failure to pay U.S. dues to the United Nations. The public is right to ask whether major increases in military spending for programs like ballistic missile defense and hi-tech fighter planes are a better investment in the long run than fostering regional peace initiatives, helping our former enemies become democratic friends, and using diplomacy to help prevent conflicts.
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CNN Effect
July 28, 2002
1548
In 1989, the Berlin Wall was demolished, an event unimaginable just a few years earlier. Thanks to satellites and instant global communications, TV images of the celebration circulated around the world. In the wake of the Soviet breakup, popular revolts brought down one communist government after another in Eastern Europe; news pictures of one uprising inspiring the next.
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The Press and the Pentagon
August 4, 2002
1549
While the military needs the press in order to retain the support of the public and Congress, it fears the success of its missions will be compromised by a probing press corps. The press, for its part, sees the military as an institution of government power that must be monitored. This program examines both sides of that relationship.
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Understanding Human Security
August 11, 2002
1550
At the close of the 20th Century, the globalization of commerce and communications has shrunk the world and made it vastly more interconnected. The struggles of distant lands to achieve liberal institutions and better standards of living are brought home immediately by sattelite and the world wide web. The new century is marked by the emergence of a new doctrine that holds that the safety and prosperity of the world community starts with respect for individual human rights. The implications for international relations and the use of military force are staggering.
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