The most recent programs for the Syria Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1023 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 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:12:10 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Mona Yacoubian talked about Secretary of State John Kerry's announcement that the the U.S. would provide financial, medical and food aid to the Syrian opposition. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311417-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311417-6 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Hague made a statement on British policy on the civil war in Syria, and responded to questions from members of the government and opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311310-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Questions included the sequestration spending cuts scheduled to begin on March 1, the steps necessary to invoke the budget sequester, and the civil war in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311245-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Phillips, a former senior adviser to the U.S. Department of State, talked about U.S. intervention in foreign conflicts. He talked about his new book, [Liberating Kosovo: Coercive Diplomacy and U. S. Intervention], and reviewed the war in Kosovo. He also talked about the more recent involvements in Iraq and Afghanistan as he talked about the challenges of intervening in Syria and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310975-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations about several international disputes, including North Korea's nuclear tests and the Arab-Israeli conflict. He urged Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to agree to peace talks with the opposition. He also addressed criticism of the U.N. and spoke about the threat of climate change. After his remarks he was interviewed by Christiane Amanpour and responded to questions from members of the audience. There was poor audio quality for a few minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310940-1 Fri, 17 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 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy specialists talked about the civil war in Syria and the role the U.S. should play. This event is being hosted by the McCain Institute, which is named after Senator McCain (R-AZ) and is part of Arizona State University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310696-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A bipartisan group of Senators who traveled to Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel the previous week spoke to reporters about their trip. They called for more humanitarian aid to Syria. Senator McCain and others urged for a shift in aid to the region, to provide aid directly to the Syrian opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310542-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310542-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Victoria Nuland led the daily State Department briefing. She said the department had no credible evidence to corroborate reports that the Syrian military used chemical weapons against its own people in the city of Homs in December 2012. She also confirmed U.S. citizens were among hostages held by Islamists in a gas facility in Algeria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310412-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Little briefed reporters on some of the details of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit to the Pentagon on January 10, 2013, along with Defense Secretary Panetta's upcoming trip to Europe. Reporter questions included included President Obama's national security nominations the previous day, the Defense Department budget and sequestration, as well as Syria's chemical weapons program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310263-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the civil war in Syria and the potential for the Assad regime to fall. The Institute for the Study of War's Joseph Holliday said the fall of the Assad regime will not be a collapse but a slow decline today/Tuesday at a panel discussion on the future of Syria after Assad. He was joined in the discussion by the Stimson Center's Mona Yacoubian. Both agreed that If the Assad Regime falls, it could lead to less stability in the region. Syria's civil war began as an uprising in March 2011 with peaceful protests but turned into a civil war after the government's crackdown on dissent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310005-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included "fiscal cliff" negotiations, the civil war in Syria, and North Korea's recent long-range missile launch. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309936-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mohammed Ghanem and Ilhan Tanir, who had both recently been in Damascus and Aleppo, talked about the future of Syria and their experiences in Syria beyond media coverage of the country's civil war. Both called for more U.S. involvement, such as arms for rebels and ground engagement with local councils beginning to set up governments for when the Assad regime falls. They also answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309884-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick J. McDonnell was interviewed via Skype from Beirut, Lebanon, about developments in Syria. Stimson Center Senior Middle East Adviser Mona Yacoubian also had questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309857-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309857-6 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mona Yacoubian talked about developments in Syria, the response from the international community and the impact of the violence on countries in the region. Topics included warnings from the international community to Syrian President Assad that there would be consequences if he uses chemical weapons against his people. [Los Angeles Times] correspondent Patrick J. McDonnell was interviewed via Skype from Beirut, Lebanon. Video from Syria was shown in the background. Ms. Yacoubian responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309857-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309857-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Robert Ford talked about the future of Syria. In his remarks he said the Syrian President Assad's tenure as leader of his country would end soon. This was a keynote address of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' 2012 Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Syria's civil war and ways to deal with Syrian President Assad. Mr. Hannah, former National Security Adviser to Vice President Cheney, criticized President Obama for how he's dealt with the Syrian civil war, adding that it may be too late. He was joined by Syrian activist Ammar Abdulhamid, who said the Obama administration lacks a clear vision in Syria. "What's Next for Syria?" was part of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' 2012 Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT