World issues

Explores the various ethical, moral, and political issues surrounding the topic of genetic engineering, explaining what it is, how it can fight sickness and famine, if it is really safe, and what it means for the future.

Discusses the arms trade, how it works, whether it is sufficiently controlled, and whether there are alternative forms of trade.

Examines how various ecosystems are being destroyed by human activities, efforts to stop the destruction, and the cost of implementing environmental policies.

Explains the world's financial system and how it functions and the problems created by the increasing debts owed by developing nations.

Explains the difference between endangered and threatened animal species, why animals become extinct, and efforts to protect wildlife.

Presents personal stories of drug use and discusses such drug issues as legalization, education, prescription drugs, and performance enhancing drugs.

Defines genocide, why it is committed, and whether or not it can be stopped.

Examines some of the fundamental questions surrounding the issues of consumerism and discusses how it affects underdeveloped countries, why some people are opposed to it, and what drives people to consume.

Examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of food preparation and technology and discusses topics such as genetically modified food, regulations on the food industry, and how food technology has benefited America.

Examines the controversy surrounding the issue of euthanasia and presents stories from those who have campaigned for and against assisted suicide.