Christiane – all ears for the feedback.

The exclusive interview with the Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior that dealt with combating claims of corruption from a Karzai rival and former presidential candidate proved popular among Amanpour’s audience.  Most commentary included a variety of mixed reactions combined with concern and “hope for the best” by the majority of viewers.

What are your thoughts on the program and what other viewers are saying? Please leave your comments: 

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• I think the solution to Israel's continued snub to the new American president is to use the "money card".  No more foreign aid until these settlements are completed halted. I am sure the general public is not aware of how much foreign aid goes to Israel every year  – that we know of – 3.5 billion dollars for a country of less than 8,000 people.  My calculator does not compute that high, but sounds like a sweet deal for the Israelis.  I am sure we can use this money in USA for health care.

- Patricia Shamseldin FULL POST

Sr. Writer Tom Evans

On AMANPOUR. today, what should the world do about Cuba? Most countries agree that the 50-year-old U.S. policy of political isolation and economic sanctions is a relic of the Cold War and simply does not work. But is that policy changing? Also, on November 18, Human Rights Watch released a damming report describing human rights abuses in Cuba. Yet the report also calls on the U.S. to shift from a policy of outright regime change to a policy of working with Cuba’s current government to promote human rights, and lift its embargo.  Christiane examines the options for addressing Cuba in today’s show. There are of course other headlines in the news today. Here are my perspectives on some other stories.

- Tom Evans; Sr. Writer, AMANPOUR.

IRAN – Will the Iranian president’s visit to Brazil give Tehran more influence in Latin America?

-         Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Brasilia today for talks with Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

-         It’s the Iranian president’s first visit to Brazil, which also maintains close ties with Israel and other countries trying to slow Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

-         Da Silva says it’s not a good idea to “corner” Iran

-         Critics say visit will simply give Tehran more legitimacy after disputed elections in June and subsequent violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters

QUESTION: Will Ahmadinejad’s visit to Brasilia enhance Brazil’s global image or damage U.S.-Brazilian ties? FULL POST