Ask the Expert: Three Types of Challenges at Guantánamo

Ken Gude discusses the hurdles that the Obama administration will face as it move along the process of closing Guantánamo by January 2010.

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How soon will it be before Guantanamo officially closes its doors? What will have to happen between now and then? And what hurdles should the Obama administration expect in closing the prison? (Transcript)

More from Ken Gude on Guantánamo:

Report: How to Close Guantánamo

Brief: Closing Guantánamo 101

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Ask the Expert: Three Types of Challenges at Guantánamo