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Democracy expert Larry Diamond explains why he believes it's going to take a long time to bring peace and stability to Iraq. Then, we’ll get an update on the latest EU treaty negotiations. Next, writer Peter Turchi explores the many connections between novels and maps. Finally, bass player William Parker and dancer Patricia Nicholson tell us about the the 10th annual Vision Fest.
Squandered Victory
In 2003 Condoleeza Rice asked Stanford professor Larry Diamond to travel to Baghdad and advise US officials on setting up a workable democracy. He shares his experience in a new book, Squandered Victory: The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy to Iraq.
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EU Update
James Goldgeier, Director and Professor of Political Science at the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at George Washington University, gives us an overview of the latest European Union treaty negotiations.
Maps of the Imagination
According to Peter Turchi, cartography can tell us about writing practices. In Maps of the Imagination, he explores the many connections between writing and mapmaking.
Music: “Sea Power” soundtrack, scored by Michael Whalen. Tracks “Sea and Sky” and “Amber Waters.”
Music: “Sea Power” soundtrack, scored by Michael Whalen. Tracks “Sea and Sky” and “Amber Waters.”
Vision Fest
Bass player William Parker and dancer Patricia Nicholson look ahead to the 10th Annual Vision Fest—a celebration of community and improvisation in art.
» Vision Fest website
William Parker also has a new CD out, called "Sound Unity," on AUM Fidelity.
» Vision Fest website
William Parker also has a new CD out, called "Sound Unity," on AUM Fidelity.
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