The most recent programs for the Persian Gulf Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1042 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 09:15:33 GMT Abraham Sofaer talked about his book, [Taking on Iran], in which he argues that the U.S. should stand up to Iran by directly confronting the country's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its surrogates, which he says have attacked the U.S. and Israel with impunity for the past 30 years. This show of strength, he argued, will do more to get Iran to the bargaining table than will threats to bomb the country and its nuclear facilities. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Stanford University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-3 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donovan Campbell talked about his book, [Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood], in which he chronicles his time leading a platoon of Marines in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2004. Mr. Campbell spoke at a benefit luncheon in Houston, Texas, hosted by former Secretary of State James Baker and his wife. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312326-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hooman Majd spoke about the history of U.S. relations with Iran. He talked about issues such as the U.S. support for the Shah, the 1979 revolution and hostage crisis, Iran's nuclear program, and what he called the "cultural misunderstandings" between the U.S. and Iran. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312174-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Amy Waters Yarsinske talked about her book, [An American in the Basement: The Betrayal of Captain Scott Speicher and the Cover-up of His Death], the story of US Navy Captain Michael Scott Speicher, who was shot down on January 17, 1991, and was the first known casualty of the Gulf War. Ms. Yarsinske spoke about the secrets surrounding Captain Speicher's death and the impact of a cover-up. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 18-22 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311770-1 Wed, 24 Apr 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 Wed, 24 Apr 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 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linda Bilmes talked about her report on the cost of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In the report she concluded that both conflicts would be the most expensive wars in U.S. history, totaling somewhere between $4 - $6 trillion. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311908-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311908-6 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Security specialists and policy experts talked about the Atlantic Council's Iran Task Force report on U.S. immediate and long-term strategy in dealing with Iran's nuclear program. Among other topics, they discussed the impact of economic sanctions on Iran, Iran's reasons for wanting a nuclear weapon and the consequences of the country obtaining one, and the impact of ongoing Middle East upheaval on Iran's power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311902-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the 10th anniversary of the conflict, Book TV highlighted some of the books they've covered on the Iraq War. You can watch these programs in their entirety at www.booktv.org. Book Discussions included in this program were: [The March Up: Taking Baghdad] 178828-1 [I Am a Soldier, Too: The Jessica Lynch Story] 181217-1 After Words with Paul Bremer 190692-1 After Words with Janis Karpinski 190523-1 [Iraq, Inc: A Profitable Occupation] 186143-1 After Words with Kimberly Kagan 289072-1 [Kaboom] 293930-1 [Purple Hearts: Back from Iraq] 189163-1 [Rule Number Two] 310934-3 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311685-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about geopolitical lessons learned from the Iraq War at a forum marking the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were the decision to go to war, justifications for military actions following the invasion, and America's position in the region as a result of the war. They also addressed U.S. policy toward Syria and Iran in light of the lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. They responded to questions from the audience. "Geopolitical Lessons" was part of the program "America's Second-Longest War: Taking Stock" held by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-3 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linda Bilmes spoke about the costs of the war in Iraq, which she projected to reach $5 trillion. Those projections exceed the original figures in her book [The Three Trillion Dollar War], which she co-authored with economist Joseph Stiglitz in 2008. She outlined the various sorts of expenditures, including rising veterans benefits, and criticized the government for lack of proper war accounting. She theorized that the war triggered Federal Reserve decisions that contributed to the financial crisis of 2008. She responded to questions from the audience. "The Trillion Dollar War-And Counting" was part of the program "America's Second-Longest War: Taking Stock" held by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-2 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ryan Crocker and other foreign policy analysts spoke on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were the development of strong factions and in-fighting in the Iraqi government in those 10 years, regional security dynamics, and ways in which the U.S. should engage Iraq. They responded to questions from the audience. "Iraq: A Decade Later" was part of the program "America's Second-Longest War: Taking Stock" held by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311648-1 Wed, 24 Apr 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 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Jim McDermott (D-WA) spoke on the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311556-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311556-4 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ernesto Londono talked about the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. He described previous day attacks around Iraq that killed more than 60 people, conditions in the country on a day-to-day basis, and how Iraqis were marking the anniversary. Mr. Londono participated via Skype from Baghdad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-3 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Doug Collins (D-GA) talked about tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq from the perspective of a freshman Republican and a veteran who served one tour as a U.S. Air Force Reserves chaplain. He also talked about his work in Congress on veterans, regulatory reform and immigration issues, as well as responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. At the close of the program a clip was shown of remarks Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) made on the Senate floor in October 2002 on authorizing military action in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-6 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) discussed the tenth anniversary of the Iraq War and her opposition to U.S. action in the country when Congress voted in favor of authorizing military action in October 2002. She also talked about current-day budget issues facing Congress, as well as responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. At the close of the program a clip was shown of remarks Senator John McCain (R-AZ) made on the Senate floor in October 2002 on authorizing military action in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-5 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. [Washington Post] correspondent Ernesto Londono talked about the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.*He described previous day attacks around Iraq that killed more than 60 people, conditions in the country on a day-to-day basis, and how Iraqis were marking the anniversary.*Mr.*Londono participated via Skype from Baghdad. Politico's Edward-Isaac Dovere, speaking by phone, previewed President Obama's agenda during his trip to the Middle East. At the close of the program a clip was shown of remarks former Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) made on the Senate floor in October 2002 on authorizing military action in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311558-2 Wed, 24 Apr 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 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced plans to expand the U.S. missile defense system in response to the potential threat posed by North Korea and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311553-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stuart Bowen talked about the costs of rebuilding Iraq, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to his final report on reconstruction, the U.S. had spent approximately $60 billion supporting programs and projects since 2003. Mr. Bowen discussed how the money was spent, what had been accomplished, and reaction to U.S. efforts from key Iraqi and U.S. leadership. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311419-5 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Central and Special Operations Commands leaders testified on funding for 2014 military programs. General James Mattis, the head of military operations in the Middle East and Central Asia, said that his personal recommendation to President Obama was that the U.S. should leave 13,600 troops in Afghanistan after 2014. He also told the committee that military plans for taking out Iran's nuclear program are "fully developed" if negotiations on that issue were to fail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311324-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in the Washington Convention Center live by satellite from Israel. He warned that time was running out for Iran to halt its nuclear program, reiterating his "red line" warning and saying that to stop Iran "sanctions must be coupled with a clear and credible military threat." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-3 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators McCain (R-AZ) and Gillibrand (D-NY) spoke about U.S. relations with Israel. Senator McCain criticized the Obama administration for allowing too many concessions to Iran and promoting the notion that Israel and the U.S. were not in complete agreement, saying "There can be no daylight between the U.S. and Israel." They were joined by is a retired deputy commander of the Israeli Air Force. Dan Senor moderated. This was a session of the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference held in the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Ambassador Thomas Pickering and other panelists talk about negotiations over Iran's Nuclear Program. This event took place at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311139-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Karen Elliott House, former publisher of the [Wall Street Journal], talked about her book, [On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines - and Future], in which she provides an inside look at the history, culture, and politics of Saudi Arabia, which she has covered for 30 years. Ms. House spoke at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311057-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Barton talks about U.S. foreign policy and State Department efforts to prevent conflict and encourage stabilization in various parts of the world. In his remarks he focused on on-going conflict and crises in Syria, Kenya, Burma and Honduras. He also responded to the potential impact of budget cuts envisioned in the sequester scheduled to take place beginning on March 1. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311083-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Iran's nuclear program and how the U.S. and international community could deal with it. Topics included how negotiations could occur, the effectiveness of the current economic sanctions on Iran, the possibility of a military response by the U.S., and President Obama's upcoming trip to Israel. "Iran's Nuclear Program: Is a Peaceful Solution Possible?" was a program of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311055-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nominations of General Lloyd Austin to be commander of United States Central Command, which is responsible for operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and General David Rodriguez to be commander of United States Africa Command. The witnesses were questioned about their experiences. General Austin, former commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, said that he finds recent developments in that country "very troubling." . He also expressed support for maintaining a large Afghan security force and warned about potential consequences of budget cuts. Among other issues, General Rodriguez commented on weapons proliferation out of Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310993-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310993-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Engel talked about his book, [Into the Desert: Reflections on the Gulf War], a collection of essays by journalists, government officials, and scholars that looks back on the events and impact of the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War. Mr. Engel, who edited the book, spoke at Texas A&M University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310832-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense.*Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) talked about the evolution of the Joint Special Operations Command and the pursuit of al-Qaeda in Iraq, in particular the terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Bruce Riedel, a 30-year veteran of the CIA, interviewed General McChrystal, before moderating a discussion with the audience. "The Evolution of Joint Special Operations Command and the Pursuit of al Qaeda in Iraq: A Conversation with General Stanley A. McChrystal" was held by the 21st Century Defense Initiative at Brookings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310633-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Flynt and Hillary Mann Leverett talked about their book, [Going to Tehran: Why the United States Must Come to Terms with the Islamic Republic of Iran], in which they argue that the U.S. needs to change its policy towards the government of Iran, which they say is a rational actor that will play a leading role in the Middle East for many years to come. Hosted by the EastWest Institute in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310506-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cynthia Helms talked about her book, [An Intriguing Life: A Memoir of War, Washington, and Marriage to an American Spymaster], in which she recounts her life. Ms. Helms who grew up in England and served in World War II, remembers her introduction to the world of secret intelligence via her husband, the internal politics of the CIA, and the couples time spent in Tehran as Richard Helms served as American ambassador prior to the Iranian Revolution. Cynthia Helms spoke at the British Embassy in Washington,D.C. and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310269-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Michael Meese talked about the future of counterterrorism. Using PowerPoint slides and a video, he gave a report on al Qaida and the Taliban, and discussed insider attacks in Afghanistan and the readiness of the Afghan military to take over after U.S. troop withdrawals. He also told anecdotes from the time he served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his presentation he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310250-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists debated how the world should respond to Iran's nuclear program. Topics included the U.S. and Israeli positions in the Middle East, the consequences of launching a war against Iran, and Iran's influence in the region. After opening statements the panelists cross-examined each other. The audience in the hall voted on the question before and after the debate. Amos Yadlin and Charles Krauthammer argued in favor of the question, [Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Be It Resolved the World Cannot Tolerate an Iran with Nuclear Weapons Capability]. Fareed Zakaria and Vali Nasr argued against. The tenth semi-annual Munk Debate was held at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. The program opened with a video montage of past debates. Henry Kissinger and George Mitchell participated by video messages recorded the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309599-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Gordon talked about his book, [The Endgame: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Iraq, from George W. Bush to Barack Obama], Iraq's future in the current Middle East political climate, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included lessons learned from the 8-year conflict in Iraq, the state of leadership and democracy in Iraq, sectarian conflicts and violence, oil, investment in the country, al-Qaida's presence, and the effect of Syria's civil war on the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-6 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Iran's human rights abuses and nuclear program. The participants Included an Iranian political prisoner who described her abuse and subsequent escape, and two other Iranians, one of whom was a former Obama administration adviser on Iran. "Iran's Human Rights Record" 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/309813-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-2 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Cohen, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, accepted the George Shultz Award for Distinguished Service. He also spoke about sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. This was the closing 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/309813-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-8 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retiring Senators Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) discussed Iran's nuclear program, Syria's civil war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Both senators were critical of the Obama administration's foreign policy choices in the region. These Jeane J. Kirkpatrick award recipients were interviewed by Clifford May. This discussion 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/309813-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-7 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Iran's nuclear proliferation ambitions. All agreed Iran's nuclear program is a serious threat to the U.S. and the region. David Albright, founder of the Institute for Science and International Security, said Iran would be inclined to build nuclear bombs if they had the technical capability. "The Arab Spring: Nonproliferation Risks and Opportunities" 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/309813-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-6 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts testified on the influence of Iran in the South Caucasus, a region that includes neighboring countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Topics included Turkey and Russia, and energy politics with Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309790-1 Wed, 24 Apr 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 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed U.S.-Iran relations, focusing on Iran's nuclear program. Topics included Middle East nuclear talks scheduled for December 2012 in Finland. Iran had agreed to attend the talks, but the United States had cancelled attendance because suitable conditions had not been agreed upon. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Daryl Kimball moderated. Then former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski talked about the ongoing stalemate between the U.S. and Iran over Iran's nuclear program and explained his position that attacking Iran should not be an option.*After his remarks he was interviewed by Mr.*Parsi and responded to questions from members of the audience.* "Iran 2013: Making Diplomacy Work" was a program of the Arms Control Association and the National Iranian American Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309597-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Naval Academy Professor Jeffrey Macris talks about his book, [The Politics and Security of the Gulf: Anglo-American Hegemony and the Shaping of a Region]. He focused on Western interests in the Middle East and Persian Gulf from the British colonial era to present day American interests in the region. This interview, recorded at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, was part of Book TV's College Series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-9 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger talked about such topics as the political transition in China, the Iran nuclear program, the Syrian conflict, and Russia. He was interviewed by Gerald Seib. This was a part of the [Wall Street Journal] CEO Council's fifth annual meeting, held at the Four Seasons Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-4 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the rise and influence of al-Qaida in Yemen and U.S. efforts to effectively tackle the terror group and its acts of violence. Ibrahim Sharqieh and Gregory Johnsen questioned whether this is an effective U.S. strategy to combat al-Qaida. Both agree there are many legal issues surrounding it. Sharqieh argues that Yemen is a hot spot for al-Qaida because it's very politically unstable. Ibrahim Sharqieh participated by remote video access from Doha, Qatar. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309411-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley interviewed former Obama administration Middle East adviser Dennis Ross. Mr. Ross said 2013 would be a critical year in curtailing Iran's nuclear ambitions. This interview was part of a conference hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-3 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT