Global Crisis Watch explores the potential for conflict in the dynastic world of Pakistan politics between the Bhutto and the Zardari clans, and the difficulties that await in the tribal regions for any counterinsurgency program to counter Taliban and al Qaeda control. Guests: PTV foreign analyst Ahmed Quraishi in Islamabad and Saifullah Khan Mahsud, research analyst with the International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research in Singapore.

Enter the nightmare scenarios: Global Crisis Watch explores the dangerous days ahead in the post-Benazir Bhutto environment in Pakistan with Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, author of Inside al Qaeda and director of Singapore's International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, military analyst Bill Roggio, editor of The Long War Journal, in New Jersey, and B. Raman, former chief of India's Research & Analysis Wing and current director of the Institute for Topical Studies, in Chennai, India.

Robert Spencer, Director of JihadWatch, and Marvin Hutchens, cofounder of ThreatsWatch, debate on approaches to Muslim reform within the counterterrorism community. Moderated by guest host Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Vice President of Research, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.

Global Crisis Watch discusses the significance of AQ #2 Ayman al-Zawahiri's latest propaganda and frustration with the Iraq theater, the assassination of Brig. Gen. Francois al-Hajj in Lebanon, and the continued politicking in Pakistan. Guests: Dr. Walid Phares, author of The War of Ideas and Director of the Future Terrorism Project at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, and military analyst Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal.

Global Crisis Watch discusses the coming assault on Musa Qala, Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan, Nawaz Sharif's politicking in Pakistan, significance of the National Intelligence Estimate on Iran, al-Qaeda's desperate situation in Iraq and the recent audio tape of "Abu Omar al-Baghdadi," and the threat to Somali security from the Somaliland secessionist movement. Guests: B. Raman, Director of the Institute for Topical Studies in Chennai, India, Steve Schippert, Managing Editor of ThreatsWatch.org in New Jersey, Dr. Abdiweli Ali, Niagara University in Buffalo, and Dr. Ali Bahar in Houston.

Global Crisis Watch gauges the significance of Osama bin Laden's latest message and the latest terror risks in Europe, reviews the situation in Sudan in context of the Gibbons fallout, and covers the deteriorating situation in Eastern Chad amidst the rising influence of Wahhabis. Guests: Olivier Guitta, editor of The Crossaint in Washington, and Ramadji Doumnande, leading Chadian political activist and editor of Ramadji.com in Rochester, NY.

On the eve of Annapolis, Global Crisis Watch discusses the upcoming Middle East conference, the power vaccuum in Lebanon, indications of success in Iraq, Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan, and the ongiong terror investigations in the Maldives. Guests: Nir Boms, Center for Freedom in the Middle East in Chicago, Bill Roggio, LongWarJournal.org in New Jersey, and Ajay Makan, Minivan News in Male', the Maldives.

Global Crisis Watch discusses the political standoff in Pakistan and the IRGC's role in Iran's nuclear program. Guests: B. Raman, Director, Institute for Topical Studies in Chennai, India, and former head of Indian intelligence, Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism in Singapore, and Alireza Jafarzadeh, author of "The Iran Threat," in Switzerland.

Global Crisis Watch discusses the wave of suicide attacks, increasing instability and Musharraf's survival game in Pakistan, and the convergence of crime and terror and how it plays into law enforcement counterterrorism strategy. Guests: B. Raman, Director, Institute for Topical Studies in Chennai, India, and former head of Indian intelligence, and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Vice President of Research, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington, DC.

Global Crisis Watch discusses al Qaeda's Summer campaign and the growing sense of dread in Washington and Islamabad, expectation of war in Lebanon as Hezbollah rearms, and Iran's continuing efforts to stall efforts to close its nuclear weapons program. Guests: Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism in Singapore, Dr. Walid Phares, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, and Alireza Jafarzadeh, Strategic Policy Consulting.

Global Crisis Watch analyzes Musharraf's support within Pakistan's armed forces within the context of the continuing standoff at the Red Mosque and the attempted takedown of his plane, and also discusses the ongoing terror investigations in the UK and credibility of chatter within al Qaeda's rank and file. Guests: Military analyst Bill Roggio in New Jersey, B. Raman, former head of India's external intelligence agency R&AW and current Director of the Institute for Topical Studies in Chennai, and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, VP of Research, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, Washington, DC.