Central America: ‘Deadliest Non-War Zone’

The Department of Defense has announced that Mexico will receive $51 million for fiscal year 2011. According to military officials the drug war has grown to rival the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. We ask if throwing more money at the situation, or even more American troops, work? Institute for Policy Studies’ Sanho Tree explains.

Video: Reflections on Islamophobia

Video: Reflections on Islamophobia

The Institute for Policy Studies takes you inside Congressman Peter King’s first hearing on the “extent of radicalization in the American Muslim community” held on March 10, 2011 and looks further at the issue of Islamophobia.

Ivory Coast Discussion with Emira Woods

VOA’s Vincent Makori talks to Emira Woods, of the Institute for Policy Studies, on the developments in Ivory Coast.VOA’s Vincent Makori talks to Emira Woods, of the Institute for Policy Studies, on the developments in Ivory Coast.

Interview with Arthur Waskow

Interview with Arthur Waskow

As part of our special focus on Islamophobia, Rabbi Arthur Waskow discusses how the Abrahamic tradition can counter anti-Muslim sentiment.

Arming Libya’s Rebels: Overdue Idea or ‘Disaster in the Making’?

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the U.S. has not yet decided whether to send weapons to Libya’s struggling opposition movement. Jim Lehrer discusses the arms issue with the Institute for Policy Studies’ Emira Woods and Mansour El-Kikhia of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Interview with Cynthia Schneider

Interview with Cynthia Schneider

As part of our special focus on Islamophobia, Cynthia Schneider talks about the stereotyping of Muslims in American culture, engaging with the TV show 24, and watching the rise of Islamophobia in the Netherlands

Interview with Farid Panjwani

Interview with Farid Panjwani

In our special focus on Islamophobia, Farid Panjwani talks about the relationship between religion and citizenship, the impact of Sharia law, and the role of Muslim faith schools.