E-mail a friendNovember 15, 2004
The Council on Foreign Relations' Dr. Raymond Tanter reflects on U.S. foreign policy, particularly in light of Colin Powell's resignation. Rap artist Nas discusses longevity in hip-hop.
Dr. Raymond Tanter
Dr. Raymond Tanter
A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Raymond Tanter also teaches courses on the Arab-Israeli conflict and international security affairs. He served on the National Security Council staff under President Reagan. In 1984, Dr. Tanter's civilian position at the Pentagon (Personal Representative to the Defense Secretary) outranked then-Colonel Colin Powell. He is a regular contributor to MSNBC television, PBS and CBS Network Radio.
Nas
Nas
Nas' talent comes naturally, since his father, Olu Dara, is one of the jazz avant-garde's leading trumpeters. Born Nasir Jones, Nas is one of the artists who led the East Coast hip-hop revolution in the late '90s. His first major-label album, "Ilmatic," produced multiple hits and earned critical acclaim as a hip-hop classic. His latest release—and ninth album—is the controversial concept CD, "Untitled," which has been described as "an intense exploration of racial inequality in America."