CBS Reports: Where America Stands

American is fighting wars on two major fronts. We'll assess the preparedness and the defense of U.S. interests around the globe as well as the path of diplomacy.

Since 9/11 altered America's sense of security, the country faces constantly evolving terror threats. We'll provide a report card on the current battle against domestic terrorism and an outlook for the future.

The economic meltdown in this decade was a wake-up call to millions of Americans and our financial system. We'll benchmark how the country is emerging from the crisis and provide an assessment for the coming decade.

Education is a key element to America's competitiveness in the global market. We'll look at the challenges facing America's schools and students, as well as innovative solutions that could make a difference.

With unemployment above 10 percent at the end of this decade, we'll explore emerging industry and employment trends and challenges faced by small businesses going forward.

We'll benchmark the state of healthcare in America and explore forthcoming medical innovations that will have significant impact in the coming decade.

In 2008, 14 million people were arrested in the U.S. The rule of law and definitions of torture have become part of the dialog. We'll provide a report card on important legal issues, as well as crime and punishment.

The world has become flatter as globalization occurs. We'll examine shifts in international balances of power and the impact of interdependencies across borders, cultures and markets.

America continues to be a melting pot of races and cultures. We'll explore issues of immigration, faith, ethnicity and race.