The economic crisis has pushed foreign policy issues to the back burner. Even America's two Asian wars - with a third brewing in Pakistan - have received scant attention in recent months. What should President Obama's foreign policy priorities be and can he really bring change to the nation's relationship with the rest of the world?

Roberta Hall interviews Dr. Mike Huntington, a recently retired Willamette Valley oncologist who has been involved in healthcare reform.

The guest is poet, essayist, playwright and screenwriter Susan Griffin.

The guest is Yusef Chaman, who imports fair trade rugs from Pakistan. He will be at Ten Thousand Villages this week. He speaks about the impact of fair trade on Pakistan, as well as on related topics. 

Tariq Ali speaks on Uncle Sam's Pakistan.

Tariq Ali, an internationally renowned writer and activist, was born in Lahore, Pakistan. For many years he has been based in London where he is an editor of "New Left Review." A charismatic speaker, he is in great demand all over the world. In his spare time he is a filmmaker, playwright and novelist. He is the author of many books including
"The Clash of Fundamentalisms," "Pirates of the Caribbean, " and "Speaking of Empire & Resistance" with David Barsamian. His latest book is "The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power."
 

Praful Bidwai - India: A Million Mutinies (This program was pre-empted last week for election coverage.)

A large area of the country is up in arms, literally, in resistance to unjust government policies and predatory
corporations. Praful Bidwai speaks about it with host David Barsamian


Praful Bidwai is a leading independent Indian journalist and political analyst. He served as editor of The Times of India for many years. He currently writes for the Hindustan Times, Frontline, and many other newspapers and magazines. His regular column, "From the World's Most Dangerous Place" is on www.Antiwar.com.. He is the recipient of the Sean McBride International Peace Prize.