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America Abroad

America Abroad is an award-winning documentary radio program distributed by The World from PRX (PRI) and broadcast on public radio stations nationwide. Each month, we take an in-depth look at one crit... Read more

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Warrior diplomats: A look into US special operations

Warrior diplomats: A look into US special operations

"We don't crave the combat so much as we crave hard things to conquer," said one Green Beret.

3 Jul 2017

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When water scarcity leads to conflict

When water scarcity leads to conflict

AK-47s, grenades, water? Earth's most precious resource doesn't fire bullets or explode but it is guarded, hoarded, and ... Read more

8 Aug 2014

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Global Water Scarcity: Combating Drought

Global Water Scarcity: Combating Drought

3 Jul 2014

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Islam and the cosmos

Islam and the cosmos

While Europe was in the Dark Ages, scientific discovery was blooming in the Islamic world. Now, centuries later, some Mu... Read more

6 Mar 2018

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Beyond the Border: The future of US-Mexico relations

Beyond the Border: The future of US-Mexico relations

Much of President Donald Trump’s populist support comes from people who are deeply worried about globalization and immig... Read more

5 Jun 2017

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Bioethics in Islam

Bioethics in Islam

Abortion. Right to die. Stem cell research. Modern bioethical issues confront an ancient religion.

4 Oct 2017

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Syria and fragile states

Syria and fragile states

"We feel terrible about what is going on in Syria, but we don't want to get really deeply engaged. So we do just enough ... Read more

4 Apr 2018

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Stories from The Backchannel: Unavoidable Russia

Stories from The Backchannel: Unavoidable Russia

Stories from the Backchannel is a new podcast that examines the stories behind some of America's most important nationa... Read more

11 Jul 2018

31mins

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Brinkmanship: US-North Korea relations

Brinkmanship: US-North Korea relations

North Korean missiles can now reach major US cities. The Trump administration promises to "utterly destroy" the Kim regi... Read more

7 Dec 2017

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Document Leaks: The consequences of revealing secrets

Document Leaks: The consequences of revealing secrets

Massive document leaks have led to the fall of world leaders and to new anti-corruption laws. But some leaks have put li... Read more

6 Feb 2018

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Trump, Duterte, and the future of US-Philippine relations

Trump, Duterte, and the future of US-Philippine relations

Filipino President Duterte’s war on drugs has killed over 7,000 people. But not only has the White House failed to conde... Read more

1 Aug 2017

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Made in America: Trade policy in the Trump era

Made in America: Trade policy in the Trump era

"You could make an argument that trade was the biggest issue that put Donald Trump in the Oval Office. I mean the states... Read more

6 Nov 2017

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Iraq's next steps

Iraq's next steps

In May, Iraqis voted in the first parliamentary elections since ISIS was defeated in their country. The winner? An anti-... Read more

5 Jun 2018

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After Paris: Global approaches to climate change [UPDATED]

After Paris: Global approaches to climate change [UPDATED]

Superstorms like Harvey and Irma are increasingly common — a result of global warming, say climate scientists. Yet Presi... Read more

5 Sep 2017

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After Paris: Global approaches to climate change

After Paris: Global approaches to climate change

It’s been a year and a half since 195 countries signed a historic climate change agreement in Paris. Now, cleaner energy... Read more

2 May 2017

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Backlash: Europe’s far right and muslim migration

Backlash: Europe’s far right and muslim migration

"[Populist leaders who] are willing to vilify other people based on their religion and ethnicity are probably not partic... Read more

29 Jun 2018

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Trump's approach to the Middle East

Trump's approach to the Middle East

As the Trump administration begins ironing out its strategy in the Middle East, America Abroad examines what may lie ahe... Read more

4 Apr 2017

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US-Russia Relations in the Trump Era

US-Russia Relations in the Trump Era

In this hour of America Abroad, we look at the state of the US relationship with Russia. We explore Russia's use of cybe... Read more

14 Dec 2016

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US Asia policy under Trump: A Honolulu-Tokyo town hall

US Asia policy under Trump: A Honolulu-Tokyo town hall

President Trump's declarations on Asia have caused much uncertainty in the region. To better understand the hopes, fears... Read more

8 Feb 2017

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Sowing Chaos: Russia's Disinformation Wars

Sowing Chaos: Russia's Disinformation Wars

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union used the media to undermine foreign powers. Now, Russia is at it again. And while ... Read more

1 May 2018

51mins

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