August 12, 2005: Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Pew Oceans Commission, discusses the state of the world's oceans and marine life with guest anchor Carol Marin.

George Ayittey of American University discusses African development with Anchor, Bill Moyers.

This photo essay examines aspects of life in nine African countries.

Unravel Lebanon's complicated political history.

Director Paul Mitchell talks about the genesis of the film, Future of Lebanon.

Michael Elliott, Editor of Time International, discusses Lebanon with Anchor, Daljit Dhaliwal.

Learn more about governments across the Middle East.

Peter Baker and Susan Glasser of the WASHINGTON POST discuss the siege of Beslan with anchor Bill Moyers.

Learn about the historic roots of conflict among the breakaway Russian republics in the photo essay.