The most recent programs for the International Summits Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=954 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 14:02:35 GMT Richard Gowan talked about the Group of Eight (G8) Summit in France and what to do about democratic efforts being made in areas of the Middle East, the peacekeeping effort in Libya, and who should be the next head of the International Monetary Fund. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299761-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299761-4 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Claude Barfield talked about the latest on trade relations and currency issues coming out of G-20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296549-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296549-5 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to reporters in his closing press conference at the end of the G-20 Summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294278-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters in his closing press conference at the end of the G-20 Summit. He talked about the global financial crisis and efforts to cut government debt levels. He also said that the U.S. anticipated China's currency would rise significantly as market forces come to bear. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294278-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294278-2 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the editorial in the [Philadelphia Inquirer] titled "Congress is a War Zone." Martin Crutsinger talked by telephone from Toronto, Canada, about the G-8 summit and previewed the G-20 summit. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-2 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Colin Bradford of the Brookings Institution talked about the G20 Summit and what we can expect, the global economy, and the role of the United States and China. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-4 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nirmala Menon talked by telephone from Muskoka, Canada, about the G8 summit and upcoming events at the G20 summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294272-3 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Russian Federation Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov spoke about the state of the Russian economy, the upcoming G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, and his country's efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). He then responded to questions from moderators C. Fred Bergsten and Andrew Kuchins, followed by audience members. Question topics included political corruption in Russia and President's Obama decision to scrap plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. The Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak opened the event and introduced Mr. Shuvalov. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289037-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following the two-day U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog, members of the U.S. and Chinese delegations made closing statements to reporters. After the summit, China agreed to increase domestic consumption while the U.S. agreed to tighten financial regulation of Wall Street. Other topics of the summit included climate change, Iran, and North Korea. The comments from Wang Qishan and Dai Bingguo were translated into English by a translator on stage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288083-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chinese ministerial delegates spoke to the press at the conclusion of a two-day U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. After the summit, China agreed to increase domestic consumption while the U.S. agreed to tighten financial regulation of Wall Street. Other topics of the summit included climate change, Iran, and North Korea. The remarks of the delegation members were translated by a translator on stage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288083-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288083-3 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner answered questions from reporters at the conclusion of the two-day U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog. They talked about the agreements reached in the summit and the implications of the summit for future U.S.-China relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288083-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288083-2 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Toby Harnden and Markus Ziener talked about President Obama's trip to Europe for the summit of G20 leaders in London, attend NATO summit events in France and Germany, and meet with European Union leaders in Prague. They discussed major issues the President will face, how Western leaders might deal with global economic recession, and President Obama's plans to ask for more help from allies in the war in Afghanistan. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Ziener elaborated on issues related to Germany, and Mr. Harnden focused on the United Kingdom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284950-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284950-4 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participating by phone from Davos, Switzerland, John Danisezewiski talked about how the world economic situation is playing out at the World Economic Forum. He also talked about the theme of this years meeting, some of the issues to be discussed on day one, and which countries are attending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283688-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283688-8 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke about the state of the global economy and the need for nations to work in concert to find a solution to the current crisis in the financial markets. His remarks were made at a summit of 20 nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282426-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush toasted world leaders in Washington, D.C., for a summit on financial markets and the world economy at an official reception in the State Dining Room of the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282412-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282412-2 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush greeted world leaders arriving for a Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282412-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sylvain Cypel, author of [Walled: Israeli Society at an Impasse], talked about the history of Israeli-Palestinian relations. Sylvain Cypel was a senior editor at [Le Monde]. He lived in Jerusalem for 12 years and then moved to Paris. He attended the recent Mideast conference that took place in Annapolis, Maryland, at the U.S. Naval Academy. He discussed past conferences such as Oslo and Camp David and compared them all to the current situation. He answered questions from the audience. Philip Wilcox moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200019-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The panel of military leaders spoke about naval strategy and the use of seapower in U.S. foreign policy. The focused on improving international cooperation, restoring the Marine Corps amphibious abilities, and using the Coast Guard in future strategic planning and operations http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203029-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ki-Moon Ban talked about the global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He talked about the effects of climate change on people and the environment. He talked about the responsibilities of the delegates in reduction of carbon emissions. Secretary General Ban briefly talked about a car bombing in Algiers, Algeria by al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb that killed 31 people, including 17 UN officials. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono welcomed the delegates into Indonesia. He also talked about the goals of lower emissions of carbon and a reduction in the effects of climate change. He emphasized the need for a solution rather than assigning blame. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202952-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Mukasey talked about counterterrorism, narcotics, organized crime, and the legal framework of the relationship between the U.S. and the European Union. Secretary Chertoff expanded on the and answered questions from reporters. The questions focused on the topics talked about by the presenters along with questions about Attorney General Mukasey also answered questions on torture and the destruction of intelligence tapes that purportedly show such acts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202902-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about prospects for peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors in the wake of the Annapolis meeting. It included presentations by Sallai Meridor, Israeli Ambassador to the United States and Afif Safieh, Head of the PLO Mission to the United States. The meeting was moderated by Aaron David Miller. Meridor and Safieh answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202783-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley talked about the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran. He gave background information on the NIE and a history of the Iranian nuclear program. He said that the policy of President Bush was effective in interacting with Iran. He talked about the viability of future policy options. He answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202734-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary of State Hill was interviewed about the six-party talks in North Korea. He talked about the negotiations that had occurred and the positions of the parties involved. He spoke on the history of the North Korean nuclear program. He answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198536-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the opening plenary session of the World Economic Forum, titled "The Shifting Power Equation," the co-chairs of the Annual Meeting reacted to the G8 priorities as outlined by Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of Germany, who holds the presidency of the G8 and the European Union Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196364-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196364-2 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT U.S. government officials, world public health officials, and others participated in a White House Summit on Malaria. Summit topics included the challenges of malaria in Africa, international public and private efforts to address the disease, grassroots organizations that had responded to health challenges, and anti-malaria education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195823-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held its periodic summit November 28-29, 2006, in Riga, Latvia. The Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies, and Holland's Clingendael Centre for Strategic Studies released a report corresponding with the summit, "Transforming NATO: A Primer for the NATO Summit in Riga 2006." Panelists discussed the report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195467-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses described recent negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea, negotiations that involved several other nations as well and were held in Beijing, China. They also addressed committee members' concerns about North Korea's development of nuclear weapons and the potential trade in weapons technology between North Korea and terrorist groups. In addition to discussing nuclear proliferation in North Korea, witnesses spoke about humanitarian conditions in that country. They also responded to questions posed by committee members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182710-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Stent reviewed the U.S.-Russia Summit and the signing of a binding arms reduction treaty and other U.S.-Russia issues. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170272-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170272-2 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ambassadors talked about the investigation into attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, considered steps to help bring the perpetrators to justice, and explored mechanisms to coordinate a hemispheric war on terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166154-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Rice briefed reporters on President Bush's itinerary for a European tour in which he would attend an economic summit, visit the Vatican, meet various leaders, and tour Kosovo. Following her remarks she answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165169-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton talked about events in East Timor, including official U.S. protests to Indonesia about sponsoring the violence there. He also answered media questions about his pardoning of Puerto Rican terrorists, and his upcoming trip to an Asian economic summit in New Zealand. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152019-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Forum participants discussed the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in New Zealand. The summit will focus on rebuilding Asian economies following their recent collapse. Following their prepared remarks, they answered media questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151876-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Mr. Marquand talked by remote connection about women and the Virginia Military Institute. Ms. Marcus talked by telephone about campaign spending. In the next segment, Mr. Bergman talked about the G-7 Summit dealing with international economic issues. In the newspaper roundtable, Rep. Hastings and Rep. Shadegg talked about current issues including campaign finance and the investigation of FBI files at the White House. Several of the C-SPAN Scholarship winners talked by remote connection about their visit to Washington and their future plans. In the final segment, Mr. Woodward talked about his book, [The Choice], dealing with the relationship of President Clinton and former Senator Dole, and the two presidential candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73198-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Three scholars from the Heritage Foundation discussed the results of the recent U.S.-Soviet summit in Moscow, where U.S. President Bush and Soviet President Gorbachev signed the START treaty for arms control. Issues debated in the forum included the question of whether the U.S. should support stability in the Soviet Union or support the movement for further reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20332-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Seiff discussed President Bush's summit meeting with Soviet President Gorbachev, and especially the president's trip to Kiev. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19923-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT U.S. President Bush lauded political and economic reforms in the Soviet Union in a toast to Soviet leaders during a dinner reception for Soviet President Gorbachev in Moscow. He spoke on a new era in global political relations based on the rule of law led by the new relationship of the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Attending the dinner were President Gorbachev, Mayor Popov of Moscow, and the heads of three Soviet republics including Russian President Yeltsin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20404-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20404-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Hyde, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discussed the issues to be discussed at the U.S. Soviet Summit. Rep. Hyde remarked that the summit is an effort between the two nations to ease the economic problems of the Soviet Union and complete the START Treaty. Rep. Hyde remarked that the goal of the United States is to assist in the economic reform of the Soviet Union which hopefully will lead to democratization in the Soviet Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19850-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Brent Scowcroft, the U.S. national security adviser, briefed reporters on the upcoming superpower summit in Moscow. Despite the signing of the START arms control treaty during the summit, Mr. Scowcroft said the first post-Cold War summit would attempt to develop a new relationship between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Issues to be addressed in the summit include the relationship between the U.S., Moscow, and the satellite republics of the Soviet Union, as well as regional issues around the globe including the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Mr. Scowcroft responded to questions from the assembled press corps on U.S.-Soviet relations, the Middle East peace process, and other current foreign policy issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19798-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the upcoming U.S. Soviet summit, U.S. Soviet trade, and arms reduction. Mr. Mandelbaum believes the START Treaty will be the highlight of the summit when it is signed becoming the most important arms control agreement since 1972. Mr. Holmes believes that the United States should not extend trade and assistance until the Soviet government establishes reform in the economic system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19793-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher briefed reporters in the Department of State on matters involving the State Department, including the upcoming superpower summit in Moscow, the continuing concern over the compliance of Iraq with post-Persian Gulf war U.N. resolutions involving the elimination of unconventional weapons from Iraq, and the continuing investigations into sightings of POW-MIA's from the Vietnam war. He responded to questions on U.S.-Vietnamese relations and the deadline for Iraqi compliance with the U.N. resolutions which was July 25. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19762-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher responded to reporters' questions on the affairs of the Department of State, including such issues as the continuing economic sanctions against Iraq, the finalization of the START arms control treaty, and trade relations with China. Mr. Boucher reaffirmed the administration's position that the U.S. has nothing against the people of Iraq, but rather against their government, and so decisions were being made on whether to supply medical aid and food to the people of Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19658-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19658-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Aspin is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He discussed the upcoming summit meeting in Helsinki between President Bush and President Gorbachev and the prospects for a resolution in the Persian Gulf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13893-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush announced his scheduled summit meeting with President Gorbachev of the Soviet Union would take place in Helsinki, Finland on September 9, 1990. The top priority on the agenda will be the Persian Gulf crisis. The president also commented on recent events in the Persian Gulf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13844-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The president spoke briefly at a local rodeo while he was in Houston for the Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13131-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State James A. Baker III testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the recent summit between U.S. and Soviet leaders at Camp David. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12698-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12698-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Lehman discussed arms control issues and last week's summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12662-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel of Soviet officials held a briefing to cover the achievements of the summit and to specify the new trade, investment and joint venture opportunities arising from the agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12588-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12588-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The senator discussed the summit and his meetings with the Soviet president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12570-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussed the results of the summit and U.S. foreign policy towards the Soviet Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12564-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress commented after meeting with the president to review and discuss the summit meetings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12563-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12563-1 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT