Rick Francona, Rick Fisher, Bijan Kian, Christian Whiton

RICK FRANCONA, a retired USAF Lt. Colonel, joins guest host BILL GERTZ to discuss his recent trip to Egypt, and what he learned there about the Egyptian military forces and the current Egyptian and U.S. military alliance.

RICK FISHER, author of "China's Military Modernization," explains the growing relationship between the US and Japan in response to the Chinese threat in the region.

The Honorable BIJAN KIAN, former member of the board of directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, outlines the diplomatic activity taken by President Obama towards Iran.

CHRISTIAN WHITON, author of the newly released book "Smart Power: Between Diplomacy and War," talks about the Islamic role within the various Syrian rebel groups.