The most recent programs for the Egypt Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1016 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 01:04:38 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 Mon, 06 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 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marc Ginsberg talked about the foreign policy challenges in President Obama's second term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included increasing unrest in Egypt and Syria, the potential for direct talks between the U.S. and Iran, Iran's nuclear capabilities, and former Senator Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310770-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310770-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The heads of government from Egypt, Libya, Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, about the political and social challenges facing the Arab world. CNN's Fareed Zakaria moderated this panel discussion entitled "Transformations in the Arab World." Panelists talked about youth unemployment, corruption accusations, the situation in Syria and women's rights. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310605-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310605-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Khaled Elgindy and Shadi Hamid talked about Egypt's vote on a draft constitution. They reviewed the referendum, explained the key factions involved in writing the constitution and those opposing President Mohammed Morsi, and discussed the future of Egypt. They also answered questions from the audience. At the time of the program the outcome of the referendum was unknown as only only the first round of voting had taken place, Mr. Hamid participated from Doha. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309969-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Cook talked about the vote on Egypt's draft constitution, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. Topics included protests about Egyptian President Morsi, Egypt's significance to the U.S., and goals of the Muslim Brotherhood. [Financial Times] correspondent Borzou Daragahi also spoke by phone about developments in Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309972-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309972-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the future of Egypt. the country was to vote on a draft constitution that would also expand decision-making powers of the country's President Muhammed Morsi. The draft had resulted in protests by supporters and opponents of President Morsi. Mr. Cook talked about U.S. policy in the region, Mr. Trager gave a detailed explanation of the Muslim Brotherhood, and Mr. Cohen spoke about his experience as the Israeli Ambassador to Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309953-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi addressed the Egyptian people following days of anti-government protests and violence. He blamed the violence on paid agents of unnamed forces wishing to destroy the country and warned against further violent unrest, saying it would not be tolerated. He also announced meetings with opposition leaders and said the referendum on a new constitution would proceed as planned in the following days. Courtesy of Al Jazeera English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309839-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Trager talked about the latest developments after Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi issued a decree granting himself broad powers above the country's highest court. Topics included the specific ramifications of President Morsi's decree, President Mursi's political past, and how he achieved power. Mr. Trager also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Heba Saleh also spoke by phone about developments on the ground in Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309735-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309735-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered the keynote address at a forum on U.S.-Israel relations. Clinton criticized Israel for its announcement that it would create 3,000 new homes in Israeli-occupied lands which she said would "set back the cause of a negotiated peace." She also talked about the Iranian nuclear threat saying we will not talk "indefinitely" and that the "window for negotiation will not stay open forever." She also criticized Egypt (with its ambassador to the U.S. in the room) for its draft constitution despite a lack of consensus and protests from its people, adding that democracy "only begins with elections." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alan Krueger began the White House daily briefing with remarks on a White House Council of Economic Advisers report he co-authored. The report was a study on the impact to consumers and retailers if tax cuts given during the George W. Bush administration were allowed to expire ofor families earning less than $250,000 a year. Afterward, Jay Carney answered reporters questions. He confirmed that President Obama had spoken with congressional leaders over the weekend about negotiations aimed at avoiding the "fiscal cliff," the automatic tax increases and spending cuts scheduled for January 2013 if Congress does not reach a budget agreement before then. Reading a statement on Egypt, Mr. Carney said the current political situation could only be resolved "by the adoption of a constitution that respects fundamental freedoms, individual rights and the rule of law." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309602-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professors Marc Lynch, Jen'nan Read and Shibley Telhami discussed the ongoing violence in Syria and challenges in Egypt after the revolution. This was part of a national security conference hosted by the the World Affairs Councils of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion on the state of security forces in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Syria. All four countries were in some state of political transition with the army, police and intelligence services playing different roles in each. Topics included enforcing civilian control over security forces, dealing with corruption and training options. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Manal Omar participated by Skype from Cairo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309258-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talked by video from Bowling Green, Kentucky, about investigating the terrorist attack that killed the U.S. ambassador in Libya, the 2012 elections, including his support for Mitt Romney, his push for a pared down government, and cuts in foreign aid to Egypt, Pakistan and Libya. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed his responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309092-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about some of the challenges facing the next White House administration, including Iran's nuclear program, Israeli-Palestinian tensions, and the continuing unrest in Egypt and Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Barak Barfi talked about his his recent visits to Egypt and Syria, where he traveled to the province of Aleppo and met with rebel leaders, as well as the six months he spent in Libya in 2011. Topics included the Benghazi consulate attack and comparing Libya to Iraq. After his presentation he was interviewed by Peter Bergen and responded to questions from members of the audience. "Witness to a Revolution: Documenting Visits to Egypt, Libya, and Syria" was presented at the New America Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308775-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He opened his remarks acknowledging that he was the first democratically elected leader in Egypt, following the Arab Spring. He condemned the violence in Syria and called it the "tragedy of the age." On Palestine, President Morsi stated full support for their efforts in the U.N. and called on the international community to support Palestine the same way they've supported other countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Cook talked about debt relief to Egypt and current foreign policy. Topics included the current government of Egypt, the visit of the Egyptian President to China, the economic and political future of Egypt, and the escalating violence in Syria. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308070-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308070-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about recent elections in Egypt held following the fall of the Mubarak regime. The talked about the initial results of the election and implications for Egypt's future. They also spoke about issues such as the state of the Egyptian economy, efforts to establish a national constitution, and the political party system. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306293-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shibley Telhami spoke about the Election process in Egypt and early results of the first democratic elections in Egypt after the fall of the Mubarak regime. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Footage of veterans gathering for the annual Rolling Thunder rally were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306279-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306279-6 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators debated legislation on the U.S. Postal Service and an amendment concerning aid to Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305497-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305497-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Business leaders from Tunisia and Egypt outlined economic plans for the two nations to move forward in the aftermath of the "Arab Spring" uprisings of 2011. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the political process, forming governments, and drafting new national constitutions in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya following political uprisings that occurred in the "Arab Spring" of 2011. Among the topics they addressed were political activity since the fall of their previous governments, the democratic intentions of the revolutionary movements, and process of drafting a constitution. Following their remarks, they answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A delegation of representatives from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) spoke about the FJP's vision for Egypt and a recent announcement that leading Muslim Brotherhood member Khairat al-Shater would run for president, despite earlier pledges by the party not to participate in the election. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305314-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305314-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) explained his proposed amendment to deny U.S. aid to Egypt for a month because it has arrested U.S. citizens working for a pro-democracy group. He threatened to require the full 30 hours of debate on the pending judicial nomination in the Senate if members do not vote on his amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304414-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304414-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ashraf Khalil talked about the January 2011 Egyptian revolution and what has happened in that country over the past year. He had been reporting from Cairo for the past 15 years and was present in Tahrir Square during the uprising. He was joined in conversation by Rob Malley, a recent visitor to Egypt. The conversation, moderated by Lela Hailal, included discussion of the recent elections. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Inside the Egyptian Revolution" was a book launch event at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Malley's name is misspelled on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304092-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leila Fadel spoke by phone about the most recent protests in Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302832-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302832-6 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ahmed Maher, a leader of Egypt's political demonstrations that led to the fall of Hosni Mubarak's government, talked about about his nation's political transition and future. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302159-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mohamed Kamel Amr addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301751-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT To mark the 25th anniversary reunion of the Camp David Accords, President Carter talked about his experiences and role in negotiating the Camp David Accords. He also commented on current challenges to achieving a settlement between Palestinians and Israelis. Following his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. This was the luncheon address of a day-long forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178236-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178236-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nearly six months after the uprisings in Egypt, ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his sons appeared before a three-judge panel on charges of corruption and the premeditated murder of peaceful protestors. The former Egyptian leader, who served for nearly 30 years, pleaded not guilty to all the charges from a hospital bed in a cage inside a Cairo courtroom. This program is a one-hour portion of the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300957-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Egyptian Assistant Defense Minister Said Elassar made remarks and took questions at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He was part of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, a military council that governed Egypt since former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced to leave office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300679-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, held a hearing on the plight of Coptic Christians in Egypt and the political future of the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Samer Shehata talked about post-revolution Egypt and the broader impact of the unrest in the Middle East. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300331-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300331-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on political reforms after a wave of popular uprisings in Arab countries from Tunisia to Syria. In his remarks he praised the democratic nature of the uprisings and contrasted the revolutionary sentiment with the terrorism of al-Qaida, and pledged moral and economic development support to assist the people of the region. He also called for a solution to the impasse in negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, specifically calling for a recognition of a sovereign Palestine along the 1967 borders. He remarked, "the status quo is unsustainable, and Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace," and that "Palestinians will never realize their independence by denying the right of Israel to exist." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mirette Bahgat and May Kosba talked about the political climate in Egypt, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The previous week the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces in Egypt backed a measure that makes protests strikes illegal in that country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299185-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299185-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Al-Jazeera Correspondent Ayman Mohyeldin discussed his experiences reporting on Middle East events, including protests in Tahrir Square in Cairo. He also talked about the Arab world's perception of military operations in Libya and President Obama's national address about the mission of the U.S. in Libya. He was interviewed by CNN Political Director and Vice President Sam Feist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298697-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Egyptian Ambassador to the United States Mohammed Kamil Abdul Rahim appeared on the "Longines Chronoscope" interview program. The ambassador discussed Middle East politics including Egypt's agreement with Great Britain on the Sudan, the British evacuation of the Suez Canal, Egyptian's growing military power, Egypt's relations with Turkey and the Soviet Union, and Egyptian land reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298661-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 20th anniversary of the Camp David Peace Accords was marked by a forum at the University of Maryland. Former President Carter, who brought Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin together for 13 days, described the meetings and the difficulty of reaching an agreement. Jehan Sadat, widow of assassinated Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, also spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114401-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of the youth movement and the Egyptian business community talked about the role of community organizations, non-profits and other civil society groups in Egypt. A constitutional referendum was held in the country the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298648-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the recent political uprising in Egypt, a national referendum on constitutional reforms in Egypt, and the potential role of the Muslim Brotherhood in the political future of Egypt and the region. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298596-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about potential impact of the political revolution in Egypt on the Middle East peace process, future security concerns in the region, and the current impasse in the negotiating process between Israeli and Palestinian officials. They also talked about the implications for U.S. foreign policy and various strategy options for the Obama administration. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298157-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Dunne spoke about political unrest in Egypt, the origins of anti-government protests that led to the Egyptian revolution, the use of social media by protesters, persons in position to assume leadership roles, and women's rights in Egypt. She also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298141-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298141-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT One week after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ceded power to a military council following days of protests against his rule, panelists at the Middle East Institute discussed the future of that country and its military. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298107-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting about Egypt with the vice chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and members of Congress, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she spoke about the need to avoid further violence with her counterpart in Bahrain, the site of recent anti-government protests. She also said she warned members against proposed cuts to the State Department in House Republicans' continuing resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298075-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298075-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Samer Shehata talked about the priorities of the Muslim Brotherhood as Egypt seeks to form a new government after the recent uprising. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Leila Fadel talked by telephone from Cairo, Egypt, about the situation in Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297993-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297993-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Tawfik Hamid talked about what might happen next in Egypt, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the competing political forces inside Egypt, the Egyptian military, and potential repercussions of the revolution for other Arab countries. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297989-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297989-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the revolution in Egypt and its effect on the Arab world. Dan Murphy talked by telephone from Cairo about the current situation in Egypt since President Mubarak stepped down. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297989-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297989-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297985-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297985-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama appeared at the White House daily press briefing to bid Robert Gibbs farewell at his last briefing as press secretary. Following the president's appearance, Mr. Gibbs answered questions on a number of issues including Egyptian President Mubarak's resignation after 18 days of anti-government protests and unrest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297977-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT