The most recent programs for the Somalia Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=889 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, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:20:43 GMT Keni Thomas talked about his book [Get It On!: What It Means to Lead the Way]. A decorated U.S. military veteran, Keni Thomas uses his experiences in the chaotic 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and his new life as a country musician to provide leadership lessons and inspiration for a life of purpose. This interview was held at the 34th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302735-17 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302735-17 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pirates from Somalia made international news with the capture of an American cargo ship in 2009 in eastern African waters and later the murder of four retirees sailing around the world. Mr. Bahadur talked about who some of these men are and why they say they became pirates. He discussed his exclusive time in their inner circle with former [New York Times] foreign correspondent and editor Clifford May, who now heads the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300643-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about relations with Somalia and various security threats in the region. Among the topics they addressed were piracy, terrorism, the refugee situation, and the impact of regional drought. Somalia had topped Foreign Policy Magazine's list of failed states for four years running. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300373-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300373-2 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Current and former State Department officials testified about relations with Somalia and various security threats in the region. Among the topics they addressed were piracy, terrorism, the refugee situation, and the impact of regional drought. Somalia had topped [Foreign Policy] Magazine's list of failed states for 4 years running. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300373-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT P.J. Crowley briefed reporters and answered questions. In his comments he said the United States is focused on getting American citizens out of Libya due to the violence in that country. Other topics included four American hostages killed by Somali pirates and an American diplomat jailed in Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298136-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Herman Cohen talked about al Shabaab and the recent bombing in Uganda, what al Shabab is, where it's operating, its affiliation with al Qaeda, the rise of al Shabaab, and its impact on the region. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294611-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294611-4 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officials spoke to reporters about the military and political stalemate in Somalia. They urged the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to be more inclusive of various groups and sub-groups. They also said the U.S. had no military advisers or troops on the ground in Somalia and did not want to Americanize the long-running conflict there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292504-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292504-2 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the fiscal 2011 budget request for the Department of Defense and armed services, focusing on budgets for the U.S. African and European Commands and U.S. Joint Forces. Among the topics they addressed were training programs for Afghan security forces, cooperation with Russia on missile defense, military support for the Somali government, and development of multifaceted capabilities for U.S. forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292431-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT During a press conference with Hatian Prime Minister Pierre-Lewis, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled a four-point plan Wednesday to tackle piracy in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia. Among the steps were sending an envoy to attend the International Somali peacekeeping and development meeting in Brussels and calling for immediate meetings with U.S. partners in the international Contact Group on Piracy to develop an expanded multinational response. She also said that a diplomatic team would meet with Somali leaders from the transitional Somali government and Puntland officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285301-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285301-2 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wood briefed reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including piracy off the Somali coast and an incident in which Representative Donald Payne's official delegation was fired upon when departing Somalia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285239-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The International Maritime Association recorded 120 acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia in 2008. Mombasa, Kenya, has become a hub in efforts to combat that piracy. Freelance journalist David Axe examined piracy's impact and the attempts to control it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284057-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vice Admiral William Gortney, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, gave an operational commander's update including an overview naval fleet operations, Combined Task Force-151 activity, and counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden region near Somalia. He responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283375-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the news of the day. Jeffrey Gettleman reported by telephone from Nairobi, Kenya, about the pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa. He described the situation in Somalia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282544-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282544-4 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Secretary General Special Representative for Somalia Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah talked about the current state of the continuing humanitarian and security crisis in Somalia. He talked about what the United Nations and other international entities have done to promote peace and stability there, and his assessment of whether progress toward peace had been made. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204344-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Gates and Chairman Mullen talked with reporters. Chairman Mullen described his trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and talked about the status of U.S. operations. They talked about the Air Force tanker contract recently awarded to Northrop Grumman and Airbus. They answered questions about the 03/03/2008 missile strike on Somalia and denied any role of US military personal in the military strike by Columbia against Ecuador. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204311-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jendayi Frazer talked about an upcoming visit to Central Africa by Secretary of State Rice. She said that Secretary Rice would meet with leaders from Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, and the DR Congo. She talked about the U.S. position on Somali instability. She answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202623-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant General Carter Ham gave the Defense Department Briefing. He focused on political unrest in Pakistan and military operations in Afghanistan. He also talked about the piracy off the coast of Somalia, operations in Indonesia, natural disasters in the U.S., and the global operations against terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202160-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador McDonald moderated a discussion on the future of Somalia in light of recent events, including international economic assistance and the introduction of an African peacekeeping force to replace Ethiopian troops. After their presentations the participants responded to audience members' questions. Professor Lyons wrote the book, [Avoiding Conflict in the Horn of Africa.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196762-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Moderated by Professor Macdonald, experts discussed the environments that enable terrorism. Topics included Pakistani seminaries and their relation to jihads, Hamas radicalization of Palestinians, and terrorism in East Africa caused by government corruption, religious fundamentalism, and endemic poverty. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. Professor Shinn is a former State Department coordinator for Somalia. "Environments that Enable Terrorism" was a session of "The Roots of Terror: Understanding the Evolving Threat of Global Terrorism" conference sponsored by Women in International Security and the U.S. Army War College held at the Wyndham Washington Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196632-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196632-2 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary Jendayi Frazer spoke on the U.S. strategy in East Africa and policy toward Somalia. She talked about threats to U.S. interests from instability in Somalia, efforts to resolve internal conflicts between factions in the region, and the political future of Somalia. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196237-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196237-2 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Feingold delivered the opening keynote speech on U.S. policy in Africa, recent conflict and events in Somalia, efforts to bring political stability to the region, and U.S. security interests in Eastern Africa. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196237-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Ethiopian ambassador talked about the situation in Somalia where the transitional government reclaimed Mogadishu, and about the conflict between Islamic and Christian political parties. He talked about his own country's role in Somalia. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195571-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195571-3 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The United Nations Security Council held a meeting where the secretary-general's representative for Somalia reported on the political situation in the country and the advance on Ethiopian forces against Islamist Party forces holding the capital. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195937-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Baker talked about the current military conflict between the Union of Islamic Courts and the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia. Topics included the diplomatic efforts by the United Nations and other countries. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195564-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195564-5 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCormack briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including nuclear proliferation, North Korean and Iranian nuclear development, and tensions in Somalia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195096-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary Frazer talked about how the Bush administration was working with Somalia's government to keep Islamic militias from overrunning the country. She also talked about the administration's foreign policy toward sub-Saharan Africa and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193265-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193265-6 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Shinn talked about the takeover of Somalia's government by Islamist militia. He also talked about U.S. concerns about Somalia becoming a center for terrorism. He responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192831-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192831-6 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A recording session for making a Simon and Schuster Audio book on tape was shown. Mark Bowden read a portion of his book. Then he recorded an interview segment where he answered prepared questions. The book [Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War], published by Grove/Atlantic, is a detailed account of the 1993 operation in Mogadishu that left 18 American soldiers dead and many more wounded. The book provides a moment-by-moment chronicle of what happened in the air and on the ground. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118410-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118410-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Durant, a retired Blackhawk helicopter pilot, talked about his memoir [In the Company of Heroes: A True Story by Michael J. Durant], published by Putnam. The book recounts his experience of being shot down and captured as prisoner of war in Somalia on October 3, 1993, during the failed attempt by the U.S. military to arrest a Somali warlord. During his presentation of the mission in Somalia Mr. Durant showed films and slides. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176562-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bowden discussed his book [Black Hawk Down] and his recent article on Saddam Hussein. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169563-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169563-2 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about relations between the U.S. and Somalia, terrorist activity in Somalia, the problems of weak governments in the region, and long-term policy options in the effort to combat international terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168548-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the upcoming movie [Black Hawk Down] and the 1993 battle for Mogadishu, Somalia portrayed in the movie that resulted in the death of 18 American soldiers. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168198-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bowden talked about his book [Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War] and took viewers comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122946-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122946-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the committee discussed the ongoing operation in Somalia and the prospects for a total withdrawal in the coming months. Following debate, the members voted on the resolution to enforce the January 31, 1994 withdrawal of all American troops from Somalia. The vote for the resolution was 22-21. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52040-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT During a California town meeting, President Clinton spoke, via satellite link, to Californians about his health care reform plan, job growth, and the U.N. operation in Somalia. He took questions from citizens at several sites throughout the state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51088-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT In his first prime-time news conference, President Clinton utilized charts to illustrate the fairness of his economic plan and responded to questions on issues relating to the economy and foreign policy. During the news conference, which was marked by moments of humor concerning a lack of water at the podium and a reporter's tie, he defended his economic program as being the most progressive tax increase in decades, and discussed his administration's relationship with the press corps. The news conference was carried live only by NBC and CNN, with NBC leaving the news conference after 25 minutes. Moments after the news conference ended, the president reemerged in the White House East Room wearing the reporter's tie which sparked a humorous comment during the news conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43210-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on U.S. policy in Somalia from representatives of the Departments of State and Defense and foreign aid agencies. Earlier in the month, U.S. troops began moving into Somalia as part of the U.N.-backed military intervention to distribute humanitarian aid to the famine-stricken country. Issues brought up in the hearing included the duration of U.S. presence in Somalia and the objectives for troops in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36232-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hall and Mr. Wheat recently returned from East Africa, where they met with refugees and food assistance officials. They related their experiences there and discussed food problems in that section of the world, and they showed video clips of their trip. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21097-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Raad discussed current ethnic conflict in Yugoslavia, Lebanon and South Africa. He taught at Lebanese University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20440-1 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT