PRI: America Abroad

Mexico isn't just America's neighbor and the source of controversy over immigration. It is also our third-largest trading partner, outpacing Japan, Germany and the UK combined. So what will a change in Mexico's government mean for the U.S.?

In the wake of all the political change in the Middle East, Islamist governments are on the rise and with them are concerns about the rights of religious minorities.

Water: As the most essential resource to human life, the demand for water continues to grow as global population does. Yet less than one percent of the planet's supply is potable, making the treatment of this precious resource complex – especially across borders.

NATO's campaign in Libya received mixed reviews, and now its forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. This month, member countries are meeting in Chicago to talk about the alliance's future. So what's next for NATO?

Will sanctions and diplomacy be enough to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons? Or is a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities inevitable?

After decades of repression by secular rulers, Islamists are now poised to transform the region's politics and culture. But it's still not clear what they plan to do with their power, and what that will mean for those who don't share their views.

The sudden death of Kim Jong-Il and the succession to power of his young and inexperienced son has put the world on edge. What will the leadership change in North Korea mean for the future of America's relationship with the two Koreas?

With American troops out of Iraq and leaving Afghanistan – what will America's 'strong presence' in the region look like? From Iraq and Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan, we'll examine what America's influence and intervention in the Middle East in the past can tell us about America's involvement in the region in the future.

The European debt crisis has made possible what was once inconceivable—the collapse of the euro, and even the unraveling of the European Union itself. We head to front lines of the crisis–to Italy and Greece–to ask, "How did we get here?"

Around the world today, conflicts between religious groups are on the rise. Nearly a third of the world's population faces restrictions on how they worship, risking arrest, imprisonment or even death. We head to Egypt, Malaysia, China and Russia to examine the religious undercurrents that are sharpening societal divides.

Just a few months before the first primary votes are cast, foreign policy and national security issues have received surprisingly little attention on the campaign trail. So when it comes to foreign policy – do voters care?

To mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and to honor the sacrifices made by both Afghans and Americans, America Abroad brings together audiences in Washington and Kabul to discuss the personal costs of war and life in Afghanistan today, as the Taliban insurgency continues amidst US troop withdrawal.

Despite companies' efforts to fight forgery, bogus Gucci bags seem as plentiful as ever. And today, counterfeiters are also ripping off drugs, car parts, and electronics that not only cost jobs, but also lives.

With financial turmoil plunging European states into panic and dividing the continent, the European Union is in search of a new narrative.

From Tunisia to Egypt to Yemen, youth-powered uprisings are challenging the Arab world's ruling regimes. But even as old regimes fall and new governments stand up, the economic plight for young Arabs will take years to improve.