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Even before the tsunami disaster, Indonesia was on the mind of the American government. Why? Because US intelligence officials feared that its 13,000 islands might be a breeding ground and hideout for terrorists. We look at the world's most populous Muslim country and its role in the 'War on Terror.'
Tracy Dahlby, former Managing Editor of Newsweek International; and author of "Allah's Torch: A Report from Behind the Scenes in Asia's War on Terror" (William Morrow)
Tom McCawley, freelance journalist, The Christian Science Monitor
Paul Rowland, Country Director for Indonesia, National Democratic Institute
We're all familiar with supply and demand, but as it pertains to religion? How a new group of economists are studying everything from mainstream religions to religious terrorism and are seeing supply and demand in a new light.
Laurence Iannaccone, economics professor, George Mason University; Consortium for the Economic Study of Religion; Chairman, The Association for the Study of Religion, Economics and Culture
In the 2004 election, President Bush received approximately 11 percent of the black vote. This week, he hosted two meetings at the White House to discuss issues of importance to the African-American community. What was accomplished? We'll get a report from people who attended.
Melvin Watt, (D-NC) 7th term; Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
Michelle Bernard, Senior Vice President, Independent Women's Forum
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