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This three-part series offers an unprecedented, inside look at the inner workings of American government at the highest levels, introducing viewers to a remarkable man who served his country during an unforgettable time in America’s recent history: George Shultz (left), who served as secretary of state under President Ronald Reagan (right).

Turmoil And Triumph: The George Shultz Years: A Call To Service

Airs Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

A Vision airlines plane presumed to be carrying 10 men and women who worked as Russian spies in the United States sits on the tarmac at Vienna airport, where it parked next to a Russian jet.

American and Russian planes involved in the exchange landed briefly in Vienna, swapped agents, then took off again in the largest such diplomatic dance since the Cold War. Both countries won admissions of crimes from those involved: guilty pleas in the U.S. and signed confessions in Russia.

US, Russia Swap 14 Spies In Vienna

U.S. and Russian flights involved in a 14-person spy swap landed briefly in Vienna, apparently exchanged agents, then took off again in the largest such diplomatic dance since the Cold War.

Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Sunday. Biden said all political blocs must be included in the new Iraqi government for it to succeed.

In Iraq, A Complex Political Stalemate Drags On

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Iraq over the weekend to encourage Iraqi politicians to come to an agreement on forming a government. It has been nearly four months since Iraqis voted, but no party won enough seats to form a government on its own.

"Carrier," a 10-part series filmed aboard the USS Nimitz , is a character-driven immersion in the high-stakes world of a nuclear aircraft carrier. Pictured: Sailors “manning the rails” aboard the "USS Nimitz."

Carrier: All Hands

Airs Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

A Somali soldier patrols Mogadishu in May.

Jeffrey Gettleman: Reporting From Mogadishu

The East Africa bureau chief for The New York Times talks about reporting from what he considers the most dangerous place in the world: Somalia -- and why he continues to go back.

Is there anything that the Russians gathered from this enterprise that a well-trained analyst couldn't have picked up by trolling the internet?

Foreign Policy: What Russian Spy Ring?

Daniel W. Drezner of Foreign Policy is just as confused about the Russian espionage conspiracy as you are.

In this courtroom sketch, some of the defendants are seen in Manhattan federal court in New York on Monday. They are among 11 people the FBI has arrested for allegedly serving for years as secret agents of Russia's intelligence agency, the SVR, with the goal of penetrating U.S. government policymaking circles.

Experts To Russia: Forget Spies; Read The Newspaper

The Justice Department complaints against 11 Russians accused of acting as unregistered foreign agents are filled with spy novel elements such as bag drops and encoded messages. Even 20 years after end of the Cold War, it's not unusual for Russian spies to get caught in Western countries. What makes the current case unusual is the type of information the 11 alleged spies were after.

What Would You Ask Gen. David Petraeus?

With growing doubts over the way ahead in Afghanistan, confirmation hearings are set to begin for Gen. David Petraeus. The counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan calls for a surge of U.S. troops, many of whom are already on their way. But little progress has been seen on the ground.

How Will The Change Of Command Impact Pendleton-Based Marines?

We discuss General McChrystal's remarks, the risk of a mid-war change of command and the impact this will have on strategy in Afghanistan and morale.

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