Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) will discuss his new book, “America: Our Next Chapter,” at the Elliott School on Wednesday.

Frank Sesno, a SMPA professor, an Emmy award winning journalist and special correspondent to CNN, will lead the discussion. During the talk, Hagel and Senso will confront the state of American democracy, the presidential campaign and U.S. foreign policy, according to a news release.

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Although a Republican, The New York Times has called Hagel a “hero to liberals” and his book is intent on answering some of America’s most pressing issues, such as the health care crisis, immigration and Social Security.

Other topics that are expected to be discussed on Wednesday are Iran, China’s growing economy, control of U.S. debt, India’s and Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities, according to the Harper Collins Web site.

The event will be at 5:00 p.m. in Lindner Family Commons, Room 602.

-Justine Karp