The most popular programs for the Middle East Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1015 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 06:52:55 GMT President Obama delivered a speech at Cairo University and spoke about U.S. relations with, and outreach to, the Muslim world. He spoke about finding "common ground" and "a new beginning" with the Muslim world. He also characterized the military occupation of Iraq a "war of choice," called on Muslim nations to confront "violent extremists," encouraged Iran to negotiate with the West on the future of its nuclear program, talked about women's rights, and said the U.S. was committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286821-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-4 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen briefed reporters. Secretary Gates, who was participating in his last press conference before his retirement at the end of the month, began by recommending Admiral Jonathan Greenert as next chief of naval operations. In his comments he praised the press corps and talked about his relationship with the media. Other topics included U.S.-Pakistan relations, the Afghanistan war and troop withdrawal time table, the unrest in Yemen and Syria, and NATO operations in Libya. He and Admiral Mullen reacted to the appointment of the new al-Qaida leader as well as the Defense Department budget and spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria's potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney's tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin's (R-MO) remarks about "legitimate rape," he said the "views expressed were offensive" and that "rape is rape." President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, "He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I'll let them sort that out." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held his first formal news conference of the year in the Brady Press Briefing Room. He spoke about his economic proposals, the state of the housing market, and providing mortgage assistance to veterans. He also answered questions on a variety of topics including policy toward Iran, relations with Israel, and violence in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He criticized the Obama administration's approach to Israel on dealing with Iran's suspected nuclear program saying, "Israel does not need public lectures about how to weigh decisions of war and peace but it needs our support." Before Governor Romney's speech, an AIPAC video was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304772-4 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He focused on various events from the preceding year, including democratic movements in Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, the killing of Osama bin Laden, as well as challenges remaining in Iran, Syria, and North Korea. He also spoke about the Middle East peace process and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' desire to seek full recognition from the U.N. Security Council. President Obama stated a U.N. bid for statehood is not the path to peace, saying, "Ultimately, it is Israelis and Palestinians - not us - who must reach agreement on the issues that divide them, on borders and security, on refugees and Jerusalem." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301690-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301690-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on political reforms after a wave of popular uprisings in Arab countries from Tunisia to Syria. In his remarks he praised the democratic nature of the uprisings and contrasted the revolutionary sentiment with the terrorism of al-Qaida, and pledged moral and economic development support to assist the people of the region. He also called for a solution to the impasse in negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, specifically calling for a recognition of a sovereign Palestine along the 1967 borders. He remarked, "the status quo is unsustainable, and Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace," and that "Palestinians will never realize their independence by denying the right of Israel to exist." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299606-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas presented his case for recognition of a Palestinian state in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301726-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee abut U.S. relations with Israel and the situation in the Middle East. In his remarks he outlined his administration's policies in the region and cautioned against any premature military action against Iran and its nuclear program, but also said that America was ready to strike Iran should sanctions fail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senators Graham and Schumer addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee annual policy conference. They spoke about relations between the U.S. and Israel surrounding recent disputes over housing construction in Jerusalem and policy toward Iran. Senator Graham said disagreement was natural but urged that both sides disagree quietly. Senator Schumer focused on the mutual threat from Iran's nuclear ambitions urging immediate international sanctions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292643-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292643-5 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense.*Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nicolaides urged President Bush to not be hostile against Iraq, saying that aggression would be against our national interest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13826-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference in the White House Briefing Room. Questions focused on a number of issues including reported use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, budget and sequestration issues, health care reform implementation, and immigration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Egyptian Assistant Defense Minister Said Elassar made remarks and took questions at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He was part of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, a military council that governed Egypt since former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced to leave office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300679-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs briefed reporters on a number of topics including the status of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response and the Obama administration's stance regarding the Israeli raid of a flotilla of ships carrying aid to the Gaza Strip. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293816-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293816-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the violence in Syria. Several committee members pressed for military action against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey said that the Pentagon is reviewing its options, but the situation in Syria is much more complicated than Libya and that an international consensus would be required before any military strikes. Secretary Panetta also told the committee that the unrest in Syria has weakened Iran's position in the region. Both witnesses confirmed that Iran is supplying the Assad regime with weapons and other assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He called for global action against Iran's nuclear program and said the world had until the next summer to stop weapons development. He used a diagram of a cartoon-like bomb to show the progress Iran had made, saying it had already completed the first stage of uranium enrichment. He then he pulled out a red marker and drew a red line across what he said was a threshold Iran was approaching and which Israel could not tolerate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-3 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He said that Israel could not afford to wait much longer for diplomacy and sanctions to deter Iran's nuclear program, noting that sanctions were hurting Iran's economy but Tehran's nuclear program continued to move forward. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, held a hearing on the plight of Coptic Christians in Egypt and the political future of the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300653-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Prime Minister Sharon talked to reporters about their meeting. President Bush also endorsed an Israeli plan to unilaterally withdraw settlements from Gaza, while reserving the right to retain some settlements in the West Bank. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181364-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT CIA director Leon Panetta told the House Intelligence Committee that there was a "strong likelihood" that President Mubarak would step down. Other topics included the re-authorization of some Patriot Act surveillance programs and cybersecurity threats, as well as the current terrorist threat level to the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297949-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Edwin Black talked about his book [The Transfer Agreement: The Dramatic Story of the Pact Between the Third Reich and Jewish Palestine] (Dialog Press; 25th anniversary ed. August 25, 2009). He pieced together the story of an agreement made between Hitler's government and a group of Zionist leaders in 1933. The agreement called for the transfer of 55,000 Jews and $100 million to Palestine in exchange for calling off a planned economic boycott of Nazi Germany by Jewish organizations. For his only planned presentation on the release of the 25th anniversary edition of his controversial volume Edwin Black was interviewed by Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt. He also responded to questions from members of the audience and those submitted in advance electronically. Mitchell Bard moderated. This event at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Rockville, Maryland, at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, was sponsored by the History News Network and cosponsored by Jewish Virtual Library, State of California Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Institute for Religion and Public Policy, Binghamton Social Justice Fund, [Spero News, The Auto Channel, Energy Publisher, The Cutting Edge News] and Dialog Press http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289751-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution for peace, and U.S. policy toward Syria. The news conference took place during President Obama's first trip to Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Amy Goodman talked from New York City about the movement toward democracy in the Middle East, ranging from Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Bahrain, as well as the opposition and response to the uprisings. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298117-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298117-4 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Lesch talked about the future of Syria and its President Assad, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. Topics included Syrian opposition groups, U.S. policy toward the country, President Assad's personality and background, and some of the other influential leaders in Syria. Professor Lesch, one of very few in the West who have met Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, is the author of [Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad], a book about President Assad's deteriorating regime and what could be next for Syria and the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-4 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly President Bush talked about joint counterterrorism efforts and the global threat of terrorism. He also talked about Israeli-PLO peace talks, referring to an independent state of "Palestine" as an outcome of the talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167220-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167220-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama said the world was "witnessing history unfold in Egypt and that the United States will continue to support an orderly and genuine transition to Democracy in that country." His remarks came shortly after reports that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak planed to leave office soon. President Obama addressed the situation in Egypt at the beginning of a speech on expanding high-speed wireless networks. The President announced a goal of giving 98% of Americans high-speed wireless access within five years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to a crowd of students and dignitaries at the Jerusalem Convention Center after meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the day before and Palestinian Authority President Abbas earlier in the day. He urged young Israelis to pressure their leaders to seek peace with Palestinians while acknowledging the Jewish state's historical right to exist and defend itself from continuing threats. Speaking in English and Hebrew, he prompted a standing ovation when he declared that those who adhere to the ideology of rejecting Israel's right to exist might as well reject the Earth beneath them and the sky above, because Israel is not going anywhere. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311641-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee annual policy conference. In his remarks he said that Israel had no plans to freeze housing in Jerusalem, the trigger for a recent dispute between Israel and the U.S., and rejected the Obama administration's contention that Israel's policies were impeding the peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292643-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292643-6 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Michael Korda recounts the life of Lawrence of Arabia. An archeologist and Oxford scholar, T.E. Lawrence (1888-1935), departed for Cairo as a British intelligence officer in 1916 and a year later surfaced as a key figure in the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Turks. Mr. Korda examines Lawrence's military experience, his writing, and his friendships that included Winston Churchill and Noel Coward. Michael Korda presented his book at the Carnegie Council of Ethics in International Affairs in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296932-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about unrest in the Arab world and the role of groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Witnesses included an Egyptian born Islamic scholar who was granted political asylum in the U.S., and an author of a book on the Muslim Brotherhood's influence in the West. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299005-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Wright was interviewed about his book [The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11], published by Knopf. He talked about the history of Islamic terrorism, including Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda, FBI agent John O'Neil, the development of bin Laden's jihad movement, and the planning of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The guest interviewer was James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194150-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Historian Walid Khalidi discussed recent developments in Middle Eastern politics in the context of the history of the region. While discussing the relationship between Palestine, Israel, and the United States he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the most dangerous leader in the world and criticized the U.S. policy of "no daylight" with Israel saying it enhances Israel's sense of "entitlement and license." He said he believes that it has larger consequences, re-enforcing the notion of American complicity in Arab minds. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Carnegie Conference Center at this event of the Middle East Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308899-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Peters talks about his latest collection of articles on such subjects as the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the problems in the Middle East, and U.S.-Russia relations. He spoke in Montreal, Canada, at an event hosted by the Canadian Institute for Jewish Research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292856-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered the keynote address at a forum on U.S.-Israel relations. Clinton criticized Israel for its announcement that it would create 3,000 new homes in Israeli-occupied lands which she said would "set back the cause of a negotiated peace." She also talked about the Iranian nuclear threat saying we will not talk "indefinitely" and that the "window for negotiation will not stay open forever." She also criticized Egypt (with its ambassador to the U.S. in the room) for its draft constitution despite a lack of consensus and protests from its people, adding that democracy "only begins with elections." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to reporters about Palestinian statehood, saying direct negotiations were the only way to achieve Middle East peace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301690-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301690-5 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel addressed the annual conference of the Jewish Federation. He said the Middle East peace process would fail without significant dialogue and called for peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians to begin as soon as possible and without preconditions. He also said negotiations must address permanent-status issues including borders, refugees and Jerusalem. He also reiterated the U.S. position that Israel must halt construction in West Bank settlements. Mr. Emanuel spoke in place of President Obama, who canceled his appearance to attend the Fort Hood shooting victims' memorial service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289926-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he responded to Iranian President Ahmadinejad's remarks the previous day. Brandishing Nazi orders for the extermination of Jews, he criticized President Ahmadinejad denial of the Holocaust and rebuked U.N. delegates who had listened politely to the Iranian leader's speech, demanding, "Have you no shame?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Joshua Landis spoke about political unrest and violence in Syria, as well as strategies to improve regional security. Among the topics he addressed were the rule of the Assad regime in Syria and the potential for U.S. involvement in the conflict. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307064-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about U.S. policy and political unrest in the Middle East. Dennis Ross said the U.S. had outdated assumptions about the Arab world, and also talked about a possible vote in the United Nations recognizing Palestine as a state. Following his remarks a panel focused on U.S. relations with Israel and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298816-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Ambassador Sallai Meridor talked about Israeli counter-terrorism efforts against homegrown, regional and international terrorist organizations. He also talked about recent conflict in Gaza in its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, Israel's response to terror attacks in Mumbai, as well as other relevant regional security issues. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283131-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Author Norman Finkelstein talked about his book, [Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End], in which he argues that the decades-long support for Israel by liberal American Jews is declining due to now overwhelming evidence that the Israeli government's treatment of the Palestinians is unjustified. During this event, Mr. Finkelstein was joined by Anna Baltzer, author of [Witness in Palestine]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309751-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rashid Khalidi talked about [Sowing Crisis: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East] (Beacon Press; February 15, 2009). In his book he takes a look at the involvement of the United States and the Soviet Union in the Middle East during the Cold War and discusses how that involvement influenced what is happening there today. Rashid Khalidi is the Edward Said Chair in Arab Studies at Columbia University, where he is also director of the Middle East Institute. He is the author of [Resurrecting Empire] and has written op-ed pieces in the [New York Times], the [Boston Globe], the [Los Angeles Times], the [Chicago Tribune], and [The Nation]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284577-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts talked about the impact of a nuclear-armed Iran on the Middle East region and the world. The panelists focused much of their discussion on the differing policies between the U.S. and Israel in dealing with Iran. Former Israeli Deputy Defense Foreign Minister said despite media reports, Israel is not "trigger happy" about attacking Iran. The program includes questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Schneer talked about the Balfour Declaration, which split historic Palestine between the Israels and Palestinians and created one of the longest running conflicts in modern history. Professor Schneer spoke at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297696-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to reporters following a White House meeting. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in reference to President Obama's Middle East speech earlier in the week, said his country cannot go back to borders that existed in 1967 as part of a peace deal with the Palestinians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299624-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to reporters before a meeting at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304745-1 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT