If psychologists can help family members and loved ones reconcile their differences, could the same techniques be adapted by communities and even countries?  The guests will discuss the techniques used by professionals in helping loved ones overcome their differences and what could be applied to political conflicts.

Tue. May 7
Topic: Safety in the air
Guest: John J. Nance, pilot, aviation analyst and novelist

How can we make sure that airplanes are never again used as terrorists' weapons?  John Nance discusses aviation safety and if safety standards have improved at airports around the world.

Wed. May 8
Topic: Kazakhstan
Guest: Martha Brill Olcott, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Martha Brill Olcott is an authority transition and security in Central Asia.  She will discuss Kazakhstan's ten years of independence and its brief flirtation with democracy as well as the country's importance as a strategically vital nation.

Thr. May 9
Topic: Global drug abuse prevention
Guests: Dr. Andrea Grubb Barthwell, Deputy Director for Demand Reduction of 
               the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

Dr. Barthwell has focused her career on reducing substance abuse and its impact on the United States of America’s communities.  She will discuss ways to bring innovative, leading-edge care to the members of society who need it most.

Fri. May 10
Topic: Russia's role in NATO
Guests: Robert Hunter, Rand Corporation
Sergey Rogov, Institute of USA and Canada Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The role of Russia in post-cold war NATO will be discussed at two upcoming meetings this month, one in Iceland, the other in Rome.  The guests will address the issue and talk about the issues on the meetings' agendas..