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) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 04:15:20 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 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 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nathan Guttman and Said Arikat talked about President Obama's Middle East trip and its possible contributions to future U.S. efforts on peace in the region. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311702-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311702-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Jordan's King Abdullah II spoke to reporters and answered questions following their meeting on the last day of President Obama's trip to the Middle East. Among the topics they addressed were the growing number of Syrian refugees in Jordan, the threat of new extremism in the region as the Syrian civil war continued, and the future of the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311678-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts analyzed the upcoming parliamentary elections in Egypt, scheduled for April 22, 2013. They considered the policy implications for the U.S. of continued ballot victories by Egyptian Islamists. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311677-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to a crowd of students and dignitaries at the Jerusalem Convention Center after meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the day before and Palestinian Authority President Abbas earlier in the day. He urged young Israelis to pressure their leaders to seek peace with Palestinians while acknowledging the Jewish state's historical right to exist and defend itself from continuing threats. Speaking in English and Hebrew, he prompted a standing ovation when he declared that those who adhere to the ideology of rejecting Israel's right to exist might as well reject the Earth beneath them and the sky above, because Israel is not going anywhere. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held a joint news conference in Ramallah. Questions focused on relations between the U.S. and the Palestinian Authority and settlements in the West Bank. In his remarks President Obama described new settlements in the West Bank as "not constructive" but stopped short of calling for a settlement freeze as a precondition to peace talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on U.S. policy toward Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311640-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311640-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. ambassador to Syria and State Department and USAID officials testified on the ongoing civil war in Syria. Ambassador Ford in his remarks said no evidence had been found thus far to support claims that Syria had used chemical weapons. Other topics included the number of refugees created as a result of the war and the role Iran and Hezbollah were playing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311615-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East policy experts testified about the evolution of Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant organization, and its relationship with Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311623-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution for peace, and U.S. policy toward Syria. The news conference took place during President Obama's first trip to Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the possible implications of President Obama's trip to the Middle East, which was scheduled for later in the week. Topics included Israel and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311573-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311573-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT