The most recent programs for the Middle East Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1015 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:01:04 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a questions related to U.S. involvement in Syria's civil war: "Is Syria President Obama's third war?" C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313402-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313402-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators McCain (R-AZ) and Graham (R-SC) spoke about U.S. policy toward Syria after revelations that the Assad regime had used chemical weapons in the country's civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313337-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313337-8 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House officials briefed reporters on a number of issues. Questions focused largely on the Syrian civil war and the upcoming G-8 Summit. The White House disclosed that the U.S. had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces. In addition, President Obama authorized sending weapons to Syrian opposition for the first time. In response to reporters' questions, Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said the president's decision to increase support for the Syrian opposition had been made over the last few weeks. Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest and Special Assistant Caroline Atkinson also made remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313376-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313376-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John McCain (R-AZ) spoke on the Senate floor about the need for American intervention in Syria, but not for sending troops. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313337-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313337-9 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on President Obama's decision that the U.S. would aid Syrian rebels. John Hudwon spoke by phone about his article on the topic for [Foreign Policy] magazine. Topics included evidence that the Syrian government had used chemical weapons against its own citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313378-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313378-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East policy experts spoke about the on-going civil unrest and the evolving military situation in Syria. Topics included the background of the conflicts, potential U.S. involvement, internal political developments in countries surrounding Syria, and threats to regional security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313237-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State John Kerry spoke about the situation in the Middle East and U.S.-Israel relations at the opening of the 2013 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum. This was his first speech to a Jewish organization since he became secretary of state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313111-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Finan talked about the use of the Internet as a diplomatic tool and for the free expression and exchange of ideas. He focused on U.S. policy toward Syria, including efforts to employ electronic media to monitor developments and assist resistance forces in the country. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313101-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313101-4 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Analysts from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace talked about the political developments and institutional dynamics in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia since the "Arab Spring" that began in 2011. They discussed the role of religion in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia; Islamic political parties versus secular parties; the future of these three countries; and more. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312977-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute, talked about his book, [Looking at Iran], in which he examined public perceptions of Arabs and Muslims in the Middle East on Iran. The country's favorable rating in the region had gone down significantly since 2006. Mr. Zogby spoke at a meeting hosted by the Detroit Economic Club in Southfield, Michigan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312874-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics. Among the topics they addressed were sexual assault in the military, detainee treatment at Guantanamo Bay, and U.S. responses to the Syrian civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312796-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT During this portion of the regular State Department briefing, spokesperson Jen Psaki responded to questions on news that the Syrian peace conference would not be held in May as first hoped but in June 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312709-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312709-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Aram Nerguizian talked about the military capabilities of the Syrian government and the rebel foces fighting against President Bashar al-Assad. Topics included use of no-fly zones, arming rebels, military help from Syria's partners and use of chemical weapons. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-5 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on U.S. diplomatic options in Syria. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-101 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Solomon talked about U.S. diplomatic options in dealing with the conflict in Syria. Topics included reports of the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons, Russia's support of Syrian President Assad, other countries that might become involved to assist Syrian opposition groups, and the role of public opinion in determining future U.S. actions. Mr. Solomon also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX) talked about Defense Department issues. Topics included the previous week's Defense Department report on sexual assaults in the military, defense spending and the fiscal year 2014 budget, U.S. options regarding Syria, the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Guantanamo Bay prison, Afghanistan, and more. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312685-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Hagel spoke about his recent trip to the Middle East, U.S. national security strategic objectives, and the Defense Department's role in navigating the changing political landscape of the Middle East. He also addressed Iran's nuclear ambitions, Syria's civil war, and the continuing threat of global terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312650-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators talked on the Senate floor about chemical weapons in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-6 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included Syria's civil war and the House hearing on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The briefing began with the White House chief technology officer's announcement about the release of data on hospital costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312628-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL) talked about the latest developments in Syria and other parts of the Middle East, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included U.S. military options http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312619-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312619-4 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eli Lake talked about national security issues, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He talked extensively about reports that Syria was using chemical weapons, and Obama administration options in response to those reports. Other topics included the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Bobbi Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-4 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Topics included U.S. response to reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against its own citizens and the September 2011 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312553-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the current political structure in Egypt and the new generation of leaders working to redefine the country following the 2012 election of President Mohammed Morsi. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312550-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey White talked about the latest developments in Syria, U.S. military options, and the arming of the rebels and the role of the international community. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312547-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312547-4 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Rohde talked about his book, [Beyond War: Reimagining American Influence in a New Middle East], in which he argues that U.S. engagement in the Middle East should center on promoting American technology, trade, and education. He also gave his analysis of the Arab Srping, the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and the Syrian Civil War. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312202-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Amos Yadlin talked about efforts to defeat terrorism. He said that elimination of terrorism was impossible but that terrorists can only defeat a country when citizens change their values and way of life in response. He also talked about Syria, declaring that the international community was neglecting its duty by not responding with stronger actions in Syria against the Assad regime. He also responded to written questions from audience members. This was the keynote address at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) centennial summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312452-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nicholas Burns gave his assessment of U.S. options for dealing with Syria's reported use of chemical weapons in Syria. They included refugee support to refugees and Syrian opposition assistance. He agreed with President Obama's "cautious" approach but said doing nothing would be a mistake. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312442-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312442-3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference in the White House Briefing Room. Questions focused on a number of issues including reported use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, budget and sequestration issues, health care reform implementation, and immigration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Blinken spoke about international security and human rights issues, focusing on efforts of the Atrocities Prevention Board and U.S. policy toward Syria following reports of chemical weapon use on civilians. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-4 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on a question related to reports that Syria had used chemical weapons against its citizens: "Should the U.S. consider sending troops to Syria?" Benjamin Pauker spoke by phone about the latest news from Syria, including the development of Obama administration and international response. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) talked about an array of defense issues. Topics included U.S. response to reports of Syria's use of chemical weapons, differences between Iraq in 2003 and Syria in 2013, and the Boston Marathon bombings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312368-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Evan McMorris-Santoro and Seung Min Kim reviewed the previous news week, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics includedthe latest in the Boston Marathon bombings, Syria's use of chemical weapons, congressional passage of a law that allows the Federal Aviation Administration more flexibility in dealing with sequestration budget cuts. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312423-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312423-4 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Denis Brian talked about his book, [The Elected and the Chosen: Why American Presidents Have Supported Jews and Israel], in which he discusses the historic support given to Jews and Israel by American presidents. Mr. Brian spoke at the Baywinds Community Association in West Palm Beach, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312199-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), a former military intelligence officer for the U.S. Air Force and former deputy director for training of the National Security Agency, talked about reports that small-scale chemical weapons were used in Syria. Lawmakers had said the "red line" in Syria had been crossed, and Colonel Leighton discussed the next steps for the U.S. and its allies. Topics included the reliability of the intelligence reports. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Video clips were shown of a news conference by House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and remarks by President Obama after a meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II from the previous day. Also shown was a clip of Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) being interviewed on April 25, 2013, for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to the press prior to meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan.*During his remarks, he mentioned the week's developments in Syria, along with the role of Jordan in moving towards peace in Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney spoke with reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including Syrian use of chemical weapons on its own people. He also talked about legislation allowing flexibility in spending under budget sequestration by the FAA and the impact of other automatic spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ruppersberger (D-MD) spoke to reporters and answered questions following a closed briefing on the possible use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312394-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312394-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on reports that Syria had used chemical weapons against its citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312389-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312389-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John McCain (R-AZ) spoke to reporters following an intelligence briefing. Senator McCain said President Obama told him in a letter that Syrian President Assad likely used chemical weapons on a small scale against his people. He said he hoped President Obama would in reaction establish a no-fly zone over Syria and provide weapons to Syrian opposition, but not to send U.S. troops to the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312373-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included Syria, immigration reform, and the Boston Marathon bombing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312322-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312322-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rashid Khalidi talked about his book, [Brokers of Deceit: How the U.S. Has Undermined Peace in the Middle East], in which he argues that the U.S. is far from being an impartial broker in negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians. He said that since 1982 the U.S. has had several opportunities to move the peace process forward but decided to thwart them all. Professor Khalidi speaks at the Institute for Palestine Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311927-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311927-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs Chair Martin Dempsey briefed the Senate Armed Services Committee on the situation in Syria. Earlier the same day, they testified before the committee on the 2014 defense request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312198-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lauren Fiet, Tali Graham, and Eunice Baek's video, [Game of Risk: Israel and Iran], was one of the middle school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The local cable company was Charter Communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme. In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-13 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the Obama administration's views on North Korea's potential missile launch as a "provocative act" that would make it impossible for U.S. to provide nutritional assistance for the country in the future. Other topics included political unrest and violence in Syria and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tara Sonenshine talked about some of the advances and continued challenges for women in the Arab world. She argued the importance of including women in political and social affairs in the Middle East and North Africa. After her remarks, "Women in a Changing Middle East," she was interviewed by former Assistant Secretary of State Wittes and also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311903-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed reporters on a number of issues, including the decision to send nuclear capable aircraft to South Korea for joint training exercises, the conflict in Syria, and the Defense Department's efforts to adjust its budget to meet military needs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Heydemann talked about the CIA's reported work with other governments to increase aid to Syria's opposition fighters. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311784-5 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about recently declassified intelligence reports from the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. They talked about factors that led to the missed call on the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 and considered how lessons learned from "intelligence failures," intelligence gathering methods, as well as past and current assessments on the Middle East. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about recently declassified intelligence reports from the 1973 Arab-Israeli War.*They talked about factors that led to the missed call on the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 and considered how lessons learned from "intelligence failures," intelligence gathering methods, as well as past and current assessments on the Middle East.*They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-2 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former CIA officials talked about the role of intelligence and information contained in CIA-declassified documents related to the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Andrew Liepman described the lessons he learned from intelligence analysis and the relationship between intelligence and policymakers. Charles Allen gave first-hand accounts of working with the CIA and analyzed the implications of the declassified documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310764-1 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT