The most recent programs for the NATO Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=970 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:16:19 GMT Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke to a committee of the European Parliament about the role of NATO and the future of European Union (EU) defense policy. In his comments he said that the EU needed to back up its diplomacy with military efforts so as not to lose its credibility and influence in the world. He called on European member states to shoulder security and defense burdens with the U.S. and other allies. After his remarks, he answered questions on Syria, NATO's relationship with the rest of the EU, and priorities for the EU defense summit scheduled for later in the year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312684-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He said the nomination of General John Allen to NATO commander "will proceed." General Allen's nomination was put on hold while the Pentagon investigated emails that linked to the resignation of CIA director General David Petraeus. Other topics at today's briefing included Secretary Clinton testifying on the Benghazi consulate attack and U.S. foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310555-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen gave his monthly briefing to the press. He condemned the continuing violence in Syria, and the recent shooting down of a Turkish military jet by Syria. He reiterated that NATO had no intentions of becoming involved in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306878-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues. He addressed talks with Pakistan, troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, and NATO relations with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306397-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister Cameron updated House of Commons members on recent G-8 and NATO summits held in the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306197-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306197-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters at the close of the NATO Summit. He focused on an agreement among member nations to wind down combat operations in Afghanistan by 2014, but warned that the Taliban remained a "robust enemy" and NATO's gains on the ground were fragile. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306150-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306150-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on NATO's plan for Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306129-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306129-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the NATO Summit in Chicago. In some brief remarks to reporters, the president talked about the meeting's agenda including the transitioning of Afghan security, the Alliance's defense capabilities, and its extended partnerships with other nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke briefly to reporters about the strategic partnership agreement reached between their two nations earlier in the year, and the eventual transition of security to the Afghan people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke with reporters in Chicago at the start of a NATO Summit. He talked about the priorities of the two-day meeting which will largely focus on the future security of Afghanistan. He also spoke about a possible "rush-to-the-exit strategy" among nations, his views on the new French government's role in Afghanistan, and the protests and demonstrations surrounding the summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306144-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Flanagan and Kati Suominen talked about the G-8 and NATO summits, held respectively at Camp David and in Chicago, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included G-8 members' decision to move from austerity toward growth policies and German reaction to the shift, keeping Greece in the eurozone, ending the war in Afghanistan, and missile defense of Europe over Russian objections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Missy Ryan talked about the agenda for the NATO leaders meeting in Chicago. The summit on May 20-21 was the first time an American city other than Washington, D.C. had hosted a NATO summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306135-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT As President Obama was hosting G-8 members at Camp David over the weekend and NATO members were to attend a summit in Chicago starting on May 20, telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Do international alliances matter?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the challenges facing NATO in light of budget cuts by U.S. and several other member countries. Among the issues they addressed were the roles and responsibilities of member nations, as well as levels of spending by various countries facing difficult economic problems. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305999-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305999-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nicholas Burns talked about his newly-released report on NATO, "Anchoring the Alliance," which outlined the missions and visions for the alliance. He focused on the need for continued U.S. leadership, a shift in strategic concentration on Asian security issues, and defining new leadership roles for Turkey and European countries. He delivered the remarks days before a scheduled NATO summit in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305997-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305997-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scholars and European foreign policy leaders gave an overview of the 2012 NATO summit. Among the topics they discussed were NATO's structure and its link to the European Union, the implications of Iran's nuclear program, the impact on international diplomacy Senator Dick Lugar's (R-IN) defeat in his state's 2012 primary, and cyber warfare. After their presentations, the panelists answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305999-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago and the future agenda of NATO. Among the topics they addressed were diminishing defense funding for NATO by European countries, missile defense, NATO partnerships, new country membership, as well as the transition in Afghanistan and the proposed U.S. reduction of combat brigades Stationed in Europe. They also touched on relations between NATO and Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305942-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Ivo Daalder spoke about an upcoming NATO summit in Chicago and future directions for NATO strategy and operations. In his remarks he addressed a number of issues including plans by the newly elected French president to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. The ambassador also spoke U.S. relations with Russia, where President Vladimir Putin was elected to a third term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305866-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Sherwood Randall spoke about the future of the NATO alliance and issues facing an upcoming NATO summit. Among the topics she addressed were the transition of security responsibilities to Afghan forces, missile defense, European and global security concerns, and the NATO response to political unrest in North Africa and the Middle East. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305722-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen gave his monthly briefing to the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304752-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Royal Air Force General Charles Bouchard assessed the NATO alliance after the overthrow of Moammar Qadhafi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304422-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen took questions from reporters follow a meeting of NATO country defense ministers on operations in Afghanistan and ways to finance the Afghan security forces following the transfer of power. He reaffirmed that all international partners are still committed to the 2014 transfer of power time table. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304214-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Bouchard, the head of NATO operations in Libya, answered questions about the circumstances surrounding former Libyan leader Moammar Qadhafi's death, and the possible threat of violence by Qadhafi loyalists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302283-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302283-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his monthly news conference today in Brussels, Anders Fogh Rasmussen previewed the week's NATO defense ministers meeting. He talked about the current operations in Libya, the transition of security from NATO to Afghan security forces, and about missile defense. He also urged the Pakistani government to increase action against an al-Qaeda linked extremist group in the border region of Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301863-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen gave his monthly briefing to the press. Among his comments he said that progress had been made in recent weeks in Libya, but no specific end date has been set for the mission's end. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301367-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Spokespersons Oana Lungescu and Colonel Roland Lavoie updated reporters on NATO operations in Libya as the regime of Moammar Qadhafi appeared to fall to NATO-supported rebel forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301300-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Damon Wilson talked about NATO's major European partners taking a leading role Libya campaign, and new developments in Libya. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301251-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301251-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns talked about the role of NATO in Libya and the the George W. Bush administration's decision to restore U.S. relationship with Moammar Qadhafi. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Burns participated from Providence, Rhode Island. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301230-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301230-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO officials spoke to reporters about the situation in Libya, saying the Libya mission "isn't over" and that Libya Head of State Moammar Qadhafi's power is "severely eroded." NATO Spokesperson Colonel Roland Lavoie said that the leader's days in the country are limited. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301182-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301182-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his book Sarwar Kashmeri argues that NATO's historic function has been largely taken over by the European Union's security alliance and says that if it is to survive, NATO must take on a different role. He responded to questions from members of the audience at this event hosted by the Foreign Policy Association at Grupo Santander. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300550-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on U.S. involvement with NATO. The question refers to Robert Gates' final speech as secretary of Defense he criticized other NATO-member countries for not meeting their financial and other obligations to the organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299991-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299991-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gates spoke about the future of NATO in his final speech as Defense secretary. He warned of a "dim, if not dismal" future for the transatlantic alliance if members fail to increase defense spending and their commitment to military operations. He stressed that the U.S. is shouldering most of the cost of NATO missions in Afghanistan and Libya, and said that it will be increasingly difficult to convince the American public to support the transatlantic alliance without a greater contribution from European allies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299970-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including military operations in Libya and the NATO foreign ministers' meeting. He announced that the NATO mission in Libya would be extended an additional 90 days and talked about the efforts to "degrade Qadhafi's regime." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299883-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including military operations in Libya, the death of Osama bin Laden, and the NATO mission in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299334-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kurt Volker talked about NATO alliance in Libya, and other unrest in Middle East countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen. 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/299091-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299091-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions about the NATO mission in Libya, saying the alliance would deploy more strike aircraft against Qadhafi forces and protect civilians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299073-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen answered reporters' questions at a about NATO's mission in Libya. Among his comments he said that NATO members are resolved and united in carrying out the mission to protect civilians from Colonel Qadhafi's forces. This briefing took place during a two-day meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299042-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the pace of NATO military operations in Libya. He also talked about an African Union offer to broker a cease fire agreement between warring factions in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298957-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Flanagan talked about the size and scope of what NATO countries offer in peacekeeping missions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298749-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298749-7 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including NATO planning for various contingencies in response to civil war in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298430-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Rasmussen held his monthly news conference. In his comments he said NATO aims to start transferring responsibility for security in Afghanistan to Afghan forces by March 2011. He urged the Afghan parliament and President Karzai to inaugurate the parliament to ensure a successful transition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297670-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Ivo Daadler talked about developments that came out of the NATO Summit in Lisbon. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296725-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296725-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gary Schmitt talked about his October 6, 2010, opinion piece, "The Demilitarization of Europe," and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In the piece he argued that most of NATO's 28 alliance members are failing to live up to their promised defense spending target of at least two percent of gross domestic product, and the ramifications of this situation. Other discussion topics in the program were the latest developments from the NATO summit the recent weekend, NATO's role in the war in Afghanistan, and Obama administration national defense policies. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296710-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296710-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Wesley Clark talked from Los Angeles about the 2010 NATO Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, whicg President Obama was attending. Topics included progress in Afghanistan and other security issues. 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/296707-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296707-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO summit participants spoke to reporters and answered questions about their summit in Lisbon, Portugal. In their remarks the spoke about the timetable for withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296706-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a two-day meeting with leaders at the NATO summit in Lisbon where they discussed relations with Russia and the transitional process in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296706-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296706-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Portugal Prime Minister Jose Socrates made opening remarks at the NATO Summit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296696-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and other leaders were shown arriving at the NATO Summit opening ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296696-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296696-101 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including missile defense, relations with Russia and the mission in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296016-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries Gates and Clinton talked to reporters and answered questions at the opening of NATO meetings in Brussels. The program ends abruptly due to a signal loss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296016-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296016-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT