Fri, Feb 8, 2008
As we approach the 5th anniversary of the fall of Baghdad, where do America and her allies stand in the "Long War" in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world? Has "the surge" brought progress, as claimed by the military? Can the Iraqi leadership stabilize the country? How will the revised intelligence assessment affect our course with Iran and its nuclear program? Afghanistan is coping with a resurgent Taliban, and Pakistan is facing a volatile domestic situation. How do they play into the mix? Join John Callaway and his guests as they analyze the status of the War on Terror on "Front & Center."
Fri, Mar 14, 2008
What role should the US military have in over 3200 high schools across the United States? How does the City of Chicago maintain and support the largest and fastest growing JROTC program in the country, including five Military High School Academies? Can America teach students effectively and find people willing to serve in the military without JROTC? What does it cost, who really benefits, and what is the future of High Schools, Military Academies and JROTC? John's panel includes Michael McConnell, American Friends Service Committee; Rick Mills, Chicago Public Schools; and Linda Tafel, National Louis University.
Fri, Apr 18, 2008
With the Iraq war a key focal point in the presidential primaries, Israel garners few headlines. Yet the strategic interests of this long-time American partner are critical to the future of stability in the Middle East. How do the goals and ambitions of Israel mesh with U.S. policy and what are the main points of strategic difference? Join John Callaway and a panel including Barukh Binah, Consul General of Israel in Chicago, Raja Kamal from the University of Chicago, and Saeed Khan, Adjunct Professor in Islamic Studies at the University of Detroit-Mercy, for an exploration of "Israel: A Strategic Review".
Fri, May 2, 2008
North Korea recently threatened to turn South Korea into a "sea of fire", and reduce its neighbor to "ashes". After the apparent progress of last fall's six-nation talks, what does this return to nuclear rhetoric mean? The North is heavily dependent on China for food and fuel, while the South is one of America's strongest allies. John Callaway explores the Two Koreas with a panel including Prof. Bruce Cummings, Department Chair and specialist in Modern Korean History, University of Chicago; and Brig. Gen. Joe E. Ramirez Jr., Assistant Division Commander, 2nd US Infantry Division, South Korea.
Fri, Jun 6, 2008
As the 2008 presidential election nears, all of the major candidates have taken steps to burnish their credentials on national security in the eyes of the electorate. But where do they stand on specific issues of intelligence and defense, and how would their respective administrations transform our nation's approach to homeland security?
Fri, Nov 14, 2008
The votes are cast, and the results are in - after eight years, the United States will have a new President, Barack Obama. But after all of the pomp and circumstance, what's next for our new Commander-in-Chief? What early challenges will he face abroad, and what foreign policy decisions will figure in his agenda? Join John Callaway and his panel, including John J. Mearsheimer, Celina B. Realuyo, and John E. Scully, for a look ahead at the new administration on Front & Center.
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
The last several years have presented unprecedented challenges for the Reserve components of the U.S. Military and the National Guard. How are they handling the military, political, and economic realities of our involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere? What is their status, and how ready are they to face challenges yet to come? Join John Callaway and his panel of experts for an update on the Reserves of each branch of service and Guard, including an in-depth look at the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, on Front & Center.