The interview former British PM, Middle East envoy Tony Blair shared with Amanpour addressed the situation between the Israelis and Palestinians and said must be "credible" in order to achieve peace.  Most viewers agreed and cheered for such response, while the minority felt Blair did not respond to “key questions.”  Additional discussion was present regarding author and theologian, Karen Armstrong and the International Charter for Compassion.  Most viewers expressed delight with the programming and choice of guests Amanpour had.  Do you agree or disagree with the stance the majority of viewers took regarding these discussions?  We would like to know.

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Sr. Writer Tom Evans

On AMANPOUR. today, we’ll be examining nuclear proliferation, in particular the challenge of how to deal with North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. The U.S. announced Tuesday that it will soon meet unilaterally with North Korea. Could this be an opportunity for a new era in relations, leading to an end to sanctions and to North Korea’s nuclear program? Or is it another attempt by North Korea to convince the U.S. to treat it as a respected equal? We’ll explore the diplomacy of non-proliferation - what is working and what isn’t – in North Korea as well as the Middle East, with former chief U.N. Weapons Inspector Hans Blix and Victor Cha, the former top adviser on North Korean affairs to President George W. Bush.  There are also some other stories making headlines as well today, stories that resonate across the globe, as I discuss below.

Tom Evans
Sr. Writer, AMANPOUR.

KOREA – Will U.S. decision to send an envoy to Pyongyang lead to reciprocal concessions by North Korea?

-          U.S. says American officials will meet soon with N. Korean representatives to facilitate the resumption of talks on Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program

-          Secy. Of State Hillary Clinton says naval skirmish between North and South Korea this week won’t affect decision to send diplomats to Pyongyang

-          South Korean forces on high alert along border between North and South

-          S. Korean officials saying N. Korean vessel was heavily damaged and on fire when it retreated from disputed waters; no word on damage or any casualties from North

QUESTION: Was naval skirmish staged by North Korea to gain a negotiating advantage with U.S. by suggesting hardliners in Pyongyang have the upper hand?

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