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The article focuses on Medellín, Columbia's change from a city with a murderous reputation to a peaceful one, thanks to increased security that has enabled the economy to thrive. Particular attention is given to the positive changes that took place following President Alvaro Uribe's inauguration, like removing right-wing paramilitary organizations and confronting the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) and other guerrilla groups. Also discussed is Mayor Sergio Fajardo's efforts to change the city's reputation.

This article looks at the transformation of Medellín, Columbia from the murder capital of the world to a model city. As recently as 2002, the city was a mass of armed bodies fighting over the drug business. The murder rate has gone from 381 people per 100,000 to below 30 per 100,000 in just a few years. With clean up of the city, its economy began to flourish. The transformation began with Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe and was taken over by Mayor Sergio Fajardo .

The article presents an interview with Ali Fayyad, the top policy strategist of the organization Hizbullah. Fayyad discusses the political situation in Lebanon. He also discusses the U.S. efforts to spread democracy in the Middle East. Fayyad discusses the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush and the relationship between the United States and Hizbullah.

The article presents an interview with Ali Fayyad, the top policy strategist of the organization Hizbullah. Fayyad discusses the political situation in Lebanon. He also discusses the U.S. efforts to spread democracy in the Middle East. Fayyad discusses the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush and the relationship between the United States and Hizbullah.