Washington Week with The Atlantic

Webcast Extra - March 18, 2011

Special | 7m 30s

On the Webcast Extra, more on the United Nation and its resolution against Gadhafi and how the Iraq and Afghanistan wars influenced President Obama in his decision making. Also, the panel looks at the strength of the Libyan military against the joint forces. Plus, more on the politics behind nuclear energy in America and why Japanese currency increased in value after the earthquake and tsunami.

Aired: 03/18/11

Rating: NR

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