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Rising Worries Over Syria

This week, U.S. concerns over the civil war in Syria escalated with talk of chemical weapons and the real fear that the conflict could spill over in the broader Middle East including Israel.  Now there’s debate in Washington about how this country should respond what the so-called “red-line is” and whether the Americans public is willing to cross it. 

Guests

  • William Martel – Professor at the Fletcher School at Tufts University. His most recent book is called "Victory in War."
  • Wayne Lesperance- Professor of political science at New England College and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement.
  • Sarwar Kashmeri- Senior fellow at the Atlantic council’s Brent Scowcroft Center for International Security and an adjunct professor at Norwich University. 
a map of the region

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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