Israel, Gaza, Jerusalem, 70 years since the founding, 70 years since “the catastrophe” (Nakba) — lots of complicated issues here. We will delve into them this week — with the help of our favorite Middle East expert guest, Ken Stammerman.​

Pres. Trump’s repudiation of the Iran nuclear agreement, the confirmation hearings of CIA director nominee Gina Haspel, and the confirmation of Secretary of State Pompeo, events in Nicaragua, upcoming Colombian election,​ and Malaysia’s close electoral race.

Weapons like WannaCry, Not Petya, and Stuxnet are already here. Learn more about these weapons through our discussion about the threats and tools of cyberwarfare with computer scientist Dr. John F. Doyle as our guest.

This week we look at recent news about violence in Gaza, the US State Department’s new Human Rights Report, political unrest in Nicaragua, North Korea and the denuclearization discussion, and French President Macron’s state visit to the US and the related issue of the Iranian nuclear deal.​

International News Forum with a focus on Syria – chemical attack, US/UK/French response, and more. With some discussion about the leadership transition in Cuba. With Middle-East expert and retired US Foreign Service Officer Ken Stammerman as our guest.

​U.S. foreign aid with the purpose of international development assistance is this week’s focus. With our guest, economist Dr. Johnny Alse, we examine the different types of aid, where it goes, pros & cons of giving aid, and if it makes a difference.