The most recent programs for the Yemen Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4234 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:36:38 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 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi talked about the future of his country. He took over the presidency in February 2012, after an uprising forced the previous president to step down after 33 years in power.Among his comments he remarked on the progress made during in the previous year, including the formation of a government and ongoing talks to shape the country's future. He called for economic support from the U.S. and the world community, and discussed the lack of jobs for young Yemeni's. He defended the use of drones to fight al-Qaida and other militant groups in the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308448-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Serwer talked about attacks on U.S. embassies in Yemen and Libya, where U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others were killed, and how the U.S. should respond. He also answered viewer calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308158-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308158-6 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "What should the U.S. response be to attacks on American embassies in Libya and Yemen?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308158-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308158-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ned Parker was interviewed by phone about the attacks on American embassies in Libya and Yemen. U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three staff members were killed in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308158-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308158-3 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT John O. Brennan discussed U.S. policy toward Yemen, the status of Yemen's political transition and economic recovery program, as well as the humanitarian and security. The Obama administration has increased its drone attacks in Yemen. Ten al-Qaida militants were killed by drone attacks on Tuesday according to the Associated Press, including one believe to be a top bomb-maker. The U.S. has also been providing logistical support to the Yemeni military as it tries to take back parts of the south that are in al-Qaida control . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307492-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nobel Laureate Tawakkol Karman spoke about political unrest and violence in North Africa and the Middle, often referred to the "Arab Spring." She talked about her experiences starting the uprising in Yemen, the current situation in Arab countries including massacres in Syria, international interest in the uprisings, the influence of al-Qaida, terrorism and U.S. drone attacks that target civilians. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306468-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues, including the killing of the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian peninsula (AQAP) Anwar al-Awlaki by a U.S. drone attack in a remote town of Yemen. He also talked about the president's job plan and his fundraising activities for the 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301834-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301834-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301786-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301786-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Officials and Middle East experts testified on U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Yemen. Among the topics they addressed were recent political unrest in the country, al-Qaida's presence in the region, development aid programs, and the future of Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300585-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300585-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen briefed reporters. Secretary Gates, who was participating in his last press conference before his retirement at the end of the month, began by recommending Admiral Jonathan Greenert as next chief of naval operations. In his comments he praised the press corps and talked about his relationship with the media. Other topics included U.S.-Pakistan relations, the Afghanistan war and troop withdrawal time table, the unrest in Yemen and Syria, and NATO operations in Libya. He and Admiral Mullen reacted to the appointment of the new al-Qaida leader as well as the Defense Department budget and spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Boucek talked about the U.S. role in Yeman, destabilization in that country, and Yemen's role in the rise and power of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299991-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299991-5 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mark Toner briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including Yemeni President Saleh's continued efforts to remain in power despite popular uprisings, and State Department outreach to opposition forces in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299649-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299649-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Edmund Hull, former ambassador to Yemen (2001-2004), talked about the U.S.'s counter-terrorism efforts in that country. Former Ambassador Hull responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a Book Notes event at the American Foreign Service Association headquarters in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299578-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 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 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about political unrest and popular anti-government protests in Yemen. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. interests in political stability in the country, past cooperation on counterterrorism efforts, the influence of other popular movements in the Arab world, and the government response to protesters. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299131-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299131-4 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ellen Laipson talked about the geopolitical impact from the continuing anti-government protests in the Middle East and Northern Africa. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Sudarsan Raghavan talked by telephone about the current political situation in Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298121-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298121-5 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the role the U.S. should take on protests happening in Egypt, Tunisia, and Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297741-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297741-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Brennan talked about U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Yemen. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297152-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former CIA Director Michael Hayden spoke about the future of terrorist threats in the U.S. and abroad. In his remarks he said that future terrorist attacks would be of a "lower threshold" and less organized, less successful, less lethal, but more numerous like "death by a thousand cuts." He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296999-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296999-5 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Benjamin talked about efforts to combat terrorism in Yemen. He focused on the history and growth of al-Qaida in Yemen, and the ability of Yemen's government to fight terrorism in its country. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295363-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and Yemini Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Kurbi spoke to reporters and answered questions at an international conference on Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291688-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT During the State Department Daily briefing, Daniel Benjamin spoke to reporters and answered questions about counterterrorism efforts in Yemen. Following his remarks Mr. Crowley continued with the briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291637-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT P.J. Crowley spoke to reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti and relations with Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291558-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291558-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton and Yemeni Foreign Minister Abubakr al-Qirbi spoke with reporters after their meeting about development aid and security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291551-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Immediately following the weekly Question Time, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced to members the suspension of direct flights between the United Kingdom and Yemen over security concerns following the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253 on December 25, 2009. The ban was part of a package of new security measures introduced by the prime minister in direct response to the failed bombing plot. Other measures included expansion of the Home Office's watch list and new body scanners at airports. Following his statement, he took questions from the party leaders and members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291487-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291487-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Crowley briefed reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including nuclear talks with North Korea and relations with Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291211-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sudarsan Raghavan, participating by phone, talked about conditions in Yemen in the aftermath of the attempted Christmas Day bombing of Northwest Flight 253. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291127-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291127-3 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Geoffrey Morrell spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics, including military intelligence in Afghanistan and military aid to Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291098-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT British Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced that British airports would introduce new bomb detection equipment and body scanning machines. The announcement came after security concerns following the Christmas Day Flight 253 bomb plot. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband also addressed members in the House of Commons on the closure of the UK embassy in Yemen and the international response. Following their statements, the two cabinet leaders took questions from members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291088-1 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Richard Fontaine talked about internal unrest and the recent surge of Al Qaeda activity in Yemen -- and the threat it poses to the U.S homeland. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291074-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291074-5 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open to comment on the country of Yemen as the new front on terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291030-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291030-5 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open to comment on the country of Yemen as the new front on terrorism. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291030-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291030-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Boucek, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Middle East Program Associate, talked about the rise of Al-Qaeda in Yemen. The Yemeni government has conducted raids to rid the group from the country and there is renewed interest by the U.S. government to assist. Mr. Boucek talked about group's presence in the country and what it means for the United States. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291015-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291015-3 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT