The most recent programs for the Democracy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=948 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, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 14:02:16 GMT African leaders spoke about promoting democracy and African prosperity. Among the topics they addressed were efforts to build democratic institutions following periods of civil war and strife, coordination among international aid organizations, including women in democratic movements, and the role of youth in building prosperity. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311835-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny spoke about efforts to reform his government and promote democracy worldwide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311580-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists debated the possibility of successful democracies in Muslim countries. Among the issues they discussed were the need for patience with the democratic process in Muslim countries, reconciliation of democratic and Muslim principles, and Islamists versus non-Islamists candidates. Panelists responded to questions from the audience. "Islamists and Elections: Where Do They Lead?" was part of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' annual Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about U.S. and democratic nations' intervention around the world. It was argued that isolationism is not possible in the modern world. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience, including Senator Mikulski. Kathleen Koch moderated. "The Good Guys? The Special Burden of Democratic Nations" was a panel of the 2012 Halifax International Security Forum.Global security leaders from over 50 countries gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia to discuss pressing security and defense issues during the three-day summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309511-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309511-3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Frank Bryan talked about his book, co-authored with Susan Clark, [All Those In Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community]. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Montpelier, Vermont, on October 8-11 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast Cable local 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/309148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309148-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Woden Teachout talked about her book, co-authored with Susan Clark, [Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home], in which the authors discuss how citizens can successfully govern themselves on a local level. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Montpelier, Vermont, on October 8-11 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast Cable local 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/309146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309146-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author William J. Dobson talked about his book, [The Dictator's Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy], in which he talks about the battle between modern dictators and democracy advocates. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-6 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the rise of large national governments. He gave an historical perspective of freedom starting with its beginnings in the Greek and Roman world to the present, focusing on economic and political issues surrounding the foundation of liberty. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brett Decker talked about his book, [Bowing to Beijing: How Barack Obama Is Hastening America's Decline and Ushering a Century of Chinese Domination]. He responded to questions from students in the audience at the 19th annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit from the Allison Auditorium of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the role of courts in democracies. Among the topics they addressed were judicial procedures, judicial elections, separation of powers, and case volume. They responded to questions from the audience. "The Courts and Constitutional Democracy in America" was part of The American Bar Association's 2012 Leon Jaworski Public Program Series, held at the Woodrow Wilson Center. Other sponsors were Federation of State Humanities Councils, Justice at Stake, League of Women Voters of the United States, and the National Center for State Courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305745-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials spoke to reporters and announced a new department for civil security at the State Department. Maria Otero talked about her selection to head teh new Office of Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303528-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303528-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Army officials spoke about the role of the military in civil society. Among the topics addressed were the end of the military ban on openly homosexual service known as "don't as, don't tell," Army morale, and incidents of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301851-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the transitions happening in Iraq and other Middle East countries, in particular those countries that experienced political upheaval during 2011 uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East. Among the topics addressed were the role of social media in influencing political thought, the role of youth in political movements, and challenges to implementing political reforms. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303279-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303279-2 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the results of a recent Arab American Institute poll on current attitudes in Iraq and countries undergoing political transition. James Zogby said the poll found divergent attitudes among Iraq's ethnic groups and since the war began Iraqis feel they are worst off than prior to the invasion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303279-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303279-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT New York University politics professors explained how autocrats and dictators are able to maintain power by doing whatever is necessary to please the coalition that would help continue their regime. They explored their theory with Associated Press national security editor Anne Gearan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301590-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo talked about preparations for November 2011 elections in that country. Other speakers included officials from the Carter Center's Democracy Program and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Both organizations were to be among the groups monitoring the elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300966-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Cathy Cohen talked about her book, [Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics]. This interview was recorded at the University of Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299941-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the work of philosopher and economist F.A. Hayek. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Ronald Hamowy moderated. This Cato Institute Book Forum was held to launch a new edition of F.A. Hayek's [The Constitution of Liberty[, first published in 1960 and recently republished by the University of Chicago Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299902-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about democracy. They responded to questions from members of the audience. The panelists were: Scott Martelle, [The Fear Within: Spies, Commies, and American Democracy on Trial]; Barry Siegel, [Claim of Privilege: A Mysterious Plane Crash, A Landmark Supreme Court Case, and the Rise of State Secrets]; and Thaddeus Russell, [A Renegade History of the United States]. "Democracy & Its Discontents" was a Taper Hall panel from the 2011 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299193-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299193-4 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current and former Middle East political officials talked about political unrest in the Arab world. Among the topics they addressed were the strength of democracy movements in various countries and the influence of religion on popular demonstrations and protests. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299002-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299002-2 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Hannan spoke about his perceptions of American culture and democracy, as well as the lessons of the American Revolution. He portrayed the Revolution as a conservative movement and assessed its impact on world history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298220-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298220-3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fred Newman spoke about political reform, political organizing, and the value of democracy with Ms. Salit. This was a live version of the "Talk/Talk" series of political discussions they started in 2005. Mr. Newman was a public philosopher who for 30 years has translated the most progressive ideals of the 1960s into effective instruments of social and personal transformation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297991-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297991-3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jim Glassman, former undersecretary of state for Public Diplomacy in the Bush administration and the founding executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, talked about the role of diplomacy and use of the Internet and social media in political uprisings happening in the Middle East. He explained the logistics of social media, the situation in various nations, and how the demographics of Mideast factor into it. He reacted to a video clip of Secretary of State Clinton speaking at George Washington University on February 15, 2011, about Internet security and finding the right balance between individual liberty and national security. Mr. Glassman also spoke about his book [Safety Net: The Strategy for De-Risking Your Investments in a Time of Turbulence] (Crown Business, 2011). He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298216-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298216-4 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scholars spoke about the current state of unrest in Egypt and the Middle East, as well as the implications of widespread popular uprisings in the Arab world. There is poor audio quality throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297886-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and a British ambassador to Tunisia discussed the recent conflicts in Egypt and Tunisia,, the reaction in the Arab world, and the role Western governments could play in the wake of the uprisings. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297864-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists and experts talked about political unrest in Tunisia, Egypt, and the wider Middle East. The related their personal experiences and spoke about the future of democratic movements in the Middle East. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297811-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talked about his newest book, [Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View]. In the book, Justice Breyer explains the workings of the judiciary in an attempt to gather support for the court and its role in American democracy. Justice Breyer has been on the high court since 1994. Prior to that, he was a judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals based in Boston. He previous books include [Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution], [Breaking the Vicious Circle: Toward Effective Risk Regulation], and [Regulation and its Reform]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295680-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The author of [The Ayatollah Begs to Differ], argues in his latest book that despite the popular uprising that followed the Iranian elections of 2009, there are many influential, liberal leaders who still believe in the Islamic Republic and a particular brand of Islamic democracy. He discussed this theory with Columbia University's Iranian Studies Professor Hamid Dabashi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295437-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carl Malamud spoke about information gathering and retention, government transparency, and using new technology to improve government performance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295336-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295336-6 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama presented 13 individuals with the Presidential Citizens Medal. The medal recognizes Americans who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or fellow citizens. It is the nation's second highest honor for civilians. The recipients were Roberta Diaz Brinton, Daisy Brooks, Betty Kwan Chin, Cynthia Church, Susan Retik Ger, Mary Hoodhood, Kimberly McGuiness, Jorge Munoz, Lisa Negro, Maryann Phillips, Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam, Myrtle Faye Rumph, George J Weiss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294900-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294900-3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Kampfner argues that over the past twenty years several countries have decided to trade freedom and liberty in exchange for economic prosperity. He says that this trend challenges the idea that capitalism and democracy are positively linked. Mr. Kampfner spoke at the Carnegie Council in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293072-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT One of the high school section second prize-winning videos, [The Land of Opportunity], was produced by Riya Patel, Neel Desai, and Ronak Bhagat, 9th grade students from Frederick Tuttle School in South Burlington, Vermont. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on one of the country's strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Comcast. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-20 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-20 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT From Cooper Union in New York City, a panel discussion on issues facing Muslims in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States featuring Oxford University professor Tariq Ramadan. This was Prof. Ramadan's first public address in the U.S. since being barred from the country by the Bush administration in 2004. He was joined by Dalia Mogahed, George Packer, and Joan Wallach Scott. Jacob Weisberg of Slate served as moderator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293025-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donte Dinish talked about his video, [Land of Opportunity], which he made with Sharlene Desima, one of the third place high school winners. He is an tenth grader at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, FL. C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on one of the country's greatest strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Bright House Networks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-16 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT One of the high school section third prize-winning videos, [Land of Opportunity], was produced by Donte Dinish and Sharlene Desima, a 10th and 11th grade students from Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on one of the country's strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Bright House Networks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-16 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arundhati Roy talked about her new collection of essays, which covers such topics as the U.S. war on terror, democracy in India, and India-Pakistan relations. During this event, Ms. Roy read from her book and from an essay she recently wrote titled "Walking with the Comrades." The event was hosted by Seattle Arts & Lectures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292857-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Endowment for Democracy presented the Dalai Lama with the Democracy Service Medal in recognition of the Tibetan spiritual leader's commitment to advancing the principles of democracy and human dignity. The Dalai Lama in his remarks talked about the history of the struggles of the Tibetan people in the past 50 years. He also reviewed how he came to believe in an "open" versus "authoritarian" society - particularly Indian democracy versus Chinese communism. Following his acceptance speech, he responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role of the internet in democracy. Among the topics they addressed were bringing technology and the humanities together in educational environments, the role of technology in the information age, and extending liberty and democracy through broader use of the Internet. Sidney Milkis moderated and participants responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289140-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Knight Commission held a forum on recommendations in their report "Informing Communities: Sustaining Democracy in the Digital Age." The report focused on availability of information, skills needed to use broadband, and universal service. Two panels focused on improving skills, particularly of teachers, and expanding access to the Internet in schools and libraries. Throughout the panels, discussion of engaging the community in the educating and expanding of broadband was at one end of the spectrum, while at the other end, topics were brought up concerning the fear of expanding broadband, because an expansion like this will increase piracy and even harassment over the internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289268-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289268-2 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Knight Commission held a forum on recommendations in their report "Informing Communities: Sustaining Democracy in the Digital Age." The report focused on availabilityof information, skills needed to use broadband, and universal service. Following opening remarks and presentations, a panel talked about the use of broadband technology to improve access to and availability of information through on-line sources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289268-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about public service and civic participation as part of President Obama's agenda during his administration's first six months. Among the topics they addressed were the growth in community service organizations and programs, volunteerism, and public-private partnerships. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287990-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joshua Muravchik talked about his book [The Next Founders: Voices of Democracy in the Middle East], published by Encounter Books. He profiled seven people from the Middle East who are fighting for democracy and political freedom. Mr. Muravchik's subjects, both men and women, come from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Palestine, Kuwait, and Syria. He talked about creating the book and the background and statuses of his subjects. Mr. Muravchik was joined by panelists who commented on his book. They focused on whether the tpe of Middle Eastern liberals portrayed in the book are too small in number, too Westernized, too shallowly rooted in their societies, and too secular in their orientation to be an effective engine of democratic change in the region. The panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Joshua Muravchik's books include [Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism] and [Exporting Democracy]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287074-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Signer spoke about his book, [Demagogue: The Fight to Save Democracy from It's Worst Enemies] (Palgrave Macmillan; February 3, 2009). He talked about the concept of "demagogues", the research that went into his book, and the implications of demagogues in contemporary society. He was interviewed at the 2009 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia. Michael Signer is a senior national security policy fellow at Third Way and a senior policy advisor at the Center for American Progress. Mr. Signer was John Edwards' foreign policy advisor for his 2008 presidential campaign. He also served as deputy counselor to former Virginia governor Mark Warner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285060-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285060-8 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former student protesters who took part in demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in 1989 and others delivered remarks at a commemorative ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Democracy Movement. Xu Wenli spoke in Chinese with a translator. A statement by the Dalai Lama was read in Chinese by Kunga Tashi and in English by Bhuchung Tsering. This was a portion from about 11:15 to 12:15 ET of the event on Capitol Hill, West Lawn. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286832-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286832-3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former student protesters who took part in demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in 1989 and others delivered remarks at a commemorative ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Democracy Movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286832-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of the war on terrorism on America's standing in the world and the credibility of the exportation of American ideals. They talked about the origin and creation of the ideal of freedom, the history of America exporting the ideals of freedom and democracy, and the U.S. policies enacted as a result of the war on terrorism. The panelists talked about instances of extraordinary rendition and enhanced interrogation techniques as used during the administration of President Bush. The panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Ted Widmer is the author of [Ark of the Liberties: America and the World], published by Hill and Wang. James Traub is the author of [The Freedom Agenda: Why America Must Spread Democracy (Just Not the Way George Bush Did)], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Jane Mayer is the author of [The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals], published by Anchor. Fred Burton is the author of [Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent], published by Random House. "The War Over American Ideals" was a panel of the 2008 Texas Book Festival, held in the House Chamber in the Texas State House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282241-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Last week the presidents of the International Republican Institute and the National Democratic Institute, Lorne Craner and Ken Wollack respectively, released a report entitled "New Directions for Democracy Promotion." Both authors talked about their report that includes 8 recommendations for the next administration to make promoting democracy as a central pillar in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. They also discussed their respective organizations, their mission, size, funding, and how they cooperate with each other promoting democratic processes and ideals around the globe, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280390-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280390-5 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick X. Coyle http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280366-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280366-2 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rajmohan Gandhi talked about his biography of his grandfather, [Gandhi: The Man, His People, and the Empire], published by University of California Press. He talked about the life and philosophy of his grandfather, Mohandas K. Gandhi (popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi), from Gandhi's youth in India and England, to his activism in South Africa and leadership of the Indian independence movement. The guest interviewer was Amitabh Pal, managing editor of [The Progressive] magazine. The interview was recorded on the C-SPAN BookTV Bus in Chicago, during the [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Book Fair. Professor Gandhi is Research Professor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A former member of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Indian Parliament), he led the Indian delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Commission in 1990. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205875-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Natan Sharansky talked about his book [Defending Identity: Its Indispensable Role in Protecting Democracy] (PublicAffairs, March 24, 2008). In the book he argued that democratic countries where people have strong national, religious, ethnic, or tribal identities are preferable to democracies where strong identities are considered to be divisive. He says that in the world as it is today, retaining a strong identity is a crucial factor in protecting democracies around the world. Following his remarks, he responded to questions from members of the audience at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet political prisoner, is currently chairman of the Adelson Institute for Strategic Studies in Israel. Mr. Sharansky is the author of [Fear No Evil] and [The Case for Democracy]. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206178-1 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT