The 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and invasion of Iraq defined George W Bush鈥檚 first term. A fascinating social, cultural and political look at American life from Alistair Cooke
Last minute negotiation talks blot out world catastrophes for Alistair Cooke.
Alistair Cooke reflects on how the desert town of Las Vegas became a big tourist trap.
Alistair Cooke explains how Hungarian refugee, Leo Szilard, helped stop World War II.
Alistair Cooke contemplates how to prevent Iraq from descending into anarchy.
Alistair Cooke pays tribute to the life and work of "the Oracle" Mark McCormack.
Alistair Cooke questions how much confidence people should have in the President.
Alistair Cooke asks how we can police the world in a time of modern terrorist conflict.
Alistair Cooke analyses the consequence of Saddam Hussain's decision to invade Kuwait.
Alistair Cooke examines tyrants who commit mass murder and compares Stalin with Hitler.
Alistair Cooke asks whether the invasion of Iraq was based on a false premise.
Alistair Cooke remembers meeting Ronald Colman and Katherine Hepburn.
Alistair Cooke reflects on why Americans seem to trust Tony Blair.
Alistair Cooke examines the power of the catchphrase "winds of change".
Nonagenarian Alistair Cooke rejects any idea of retiring.
Alistair Cooke pays tribute to Bob Hope and Lord Shawcross.
After a debate on tackling terrorism, Alistair Cooke reassesses his opinion of the UN.
Alistair Cooke recalls some intriguing myths about Winston Churchill.
After recent power cuts, Alistair Cooke reflects on the importance of electricity.
Alistair Cooke muses on Wimbledon's ability to reconcile historic tradition and modernity.
Alistair Cooke contrasts the "crisis" in the tennis world with the troubles in Iraq.
Alistair Cooke celebrates the life of golf commentator Henry Longhurst.
Whilst waiting for hurricane Isabel, Alistair Cooke tells a few tales.
Alistair Cooke asks why it is costing so much to rebuild Iraq.
Alistair Cooke pays tribute to Robert Lochner and Alexander Butterfield.
