Business and war

In a HARDtalk interview on 25 September, Charles Wheeler spoke to Thomas Donohue, president of the US Chambers of Commerce.

The world views with uncertainty the prospect of a war with Iraq, its potential consequences are unpredictable and likely to be long term.

The global economy will certainly feel its effects

Thomas Donohue acts as economic adviser to President Bush and heads the US Chambers of Commerce, which represents three million American companies and organisations.

What role does he see for corporate America in this situation and how does he view such links between business and politics?

The interview can be watched in full on Monday 30 September on BBC World at the following times:

BBC World (times shown in GMT) 0330, repeated 0830, 1130, 1530, 1830, 2330