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Asia Trip Puts Hillary Clinton Back on the World Stage
Hillary Clinton covered a lot of diplomatic ground this week on her trip to India and Thailand. The Secretary of State also generated sparks with her comments on Iran and North Korea. Guest host Sara Terry discusses Clinton's accomplishments, her agenda for developing relations in Asia, and whether the high-profile trip means that Clinton's taking a more active role in Washington? Also, President Obama announces a competition for federal education dollars, and Nobel Peace Prize-winner Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial in Myanmar.
By Sara Terry • • 50m ListenHillary Clinton covered a lot of diplomatic ground this week, from new agreements with India to an appearance at a regional conference in Thailand. The Secretary of State also generated some sparks with her comments on Iran and North Korea. Guest host Sara Terry discusses what Clinton accomplished during her week and her agenda for developing US relations in Asia. Does Clinton's high-profile trip mean she's taking a more active role in Washington? Also, President Obama announces a competition for federal education dollars, and the Myanmar military junta's case against Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is winding down in a courtroom in Rangoon. The trial has sparked international outrage, but will it affect the verdict?
Banner image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh welcomes Secretary Clinton to his residence on July 20. Photo: State Deaprtment
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