Off the Grid: Energy & the U.S. Economy (1/11)
Drill baby drill. Are there any realistic alternative energy scenarios on the horizon? While domestic production is one solution, much more will be needed to break America's dependence on oil.

Rising Giants: The World's Fastest Growing Countries (1/18)
High oil prices. The crisis on Wall Street. Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As Americans face these and other challenges, a number of fast-growing countries, Brazil, Russia, China, and India, are poised to compete in the global economy. Are they a real threat to U.S. dominance?

Race for the Arctic (1/25)
As Arctic ice melts, the opening of the North West Passage could be the definitive event of our time. Is the U.S. poised to take advantage of this new trade route and its vast resources, or is Russia edging it out? What are the ramifications of the great melt?

Cuba After Castro (2/1)
With Fidel Castro cast out of power due to illness, his brother Raul has initiated unprecedented reforms in Cuba. But what happens when a Castro no longer controls Cuba?

Border Patrol: Pakistan and Afghanistan (2/8)
Eight years after 9/11, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is as lawless as ever and Osama bin Laden is still on the loose. Should the U.S. move to secure this region, home to ranks of Taliban and al Qaeda leaders?

Human Rights: 'Never Again,' Again and Again (2/15)
Libya. Zimbabwe. North Korea. These countries aren't just human rights violators; some of them have had seats on the UN Human Rights Council. How can the U.S., itself accused of violations in the past, help move the issue forward worldwide?

Egypt Rising: From Pharaohs to Facebook (2/22)
It has been said that Egypt is not a country, it's a civilization. Rooted deeply in tradition, Egypt today is in a state of transition. As the government seeks to reform and maintain control and the economy grows steadily, what does the future hold?

Sundays, 1/11-2/22/09 from 12:30-1 a.m. ET