The most popular programs for the Lebanon Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1021 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, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 02:25:09 GMT President Reagan addressed the nation on the suicide truck bombing of a Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon which killed 241 U.S. military personnel. He also discussed the U.S. invasion of Grenada which occurred in the same week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67921-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Shadid talked about Lebanon and described his visits to Southern Lebanon and his ancestral village. He also talked about his coverage of the recent Israeli invasion of Lebanon and Lebanon's future within the broader framework of global and Middle Eastern politics. He also talked about his book, [Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War], published by Picador USA. Mr. Shadid won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 2004 for his coverage of the war in Iraq. He described his experiences in Iraq from just prior to the American invasion to the January 2005 Iraqi elections. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195533-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman, chief diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times, discusses his best-selling book, [From Beirut to Jerusalem]. Friedman was the first Jewish correspondent to be sent by the Times to cover Middle East politics. He was assigned to Beirut and Jerusalem from the late seventies through the mid-eighties. The Muslim-Christian-Jewish conflict is addressed and he speaks of many "absurdities of life" in Beirut. Friedman also talks of daily life in Jerusalem and how such a relatively small city can command so much of the world headlines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9046-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about the international an regional security threats posed by Hezbollah, including its role in Lebanon and support it receives from Syria and Iran. They said that the Obama administration viewed Hezbollah as a major threat to the interests of Lebanon, the United States, Israel, as well as the broader Middle East. Among the issues they addressed were the group's terrorist activities, efforts to cut off financing and illicit arms sales, as well as diplomatic efforts to isolate challenges to regional security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293944-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Thanassis Cambanis talked about the rise, power, and popularity of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mr. Cambanis spoke at the New York Public Library in Manhattan on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298705-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Middle East policy experts testified about the evolution of Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant organization, and its relationship with Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311623-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Professor Brian VanDeMark talked about his book, [American Sheikhs: Two Families, Four Generations, and the Story of America's Influence in the Middle East], a history of the American University of Beirut and its two founding families. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-6 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Retired Marine Corps commanders spoke about the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine compound in Beriut, lessons learned as a result of the incident and subsequent military responses to terrorism, and future efforts to combat terrorism. They also talked about their personal experiences and remberances of the bombing and how it affected their lives and careers. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281865-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad denied that Syria was involved in the assassination in Lebanon of a former prime minister. He also called for a firm date for withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq and criticized the West for imposing its demands for political and economic reform on Syria. This speech, which was given at Damascus University, was carried live on Syria TV. Brief video footage of a rally from outside the university's hall was also shown intermittently. President Al-Assad's remarks were in Arabic with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189850-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the international an regional security threats posed by Hezbollah, including its role in Lebanon and support it receives from Syria and Iran. In their remarks they focused on suggestions that the U.S. attempt diplomatic talks with Hezbollah and other regional powers over the security threats. Former Ambassador Crocker said he opposed Obama administration policies of isolation, advocating engagement with Hezbollah in the same way that Americans had engaged with some former Sunni insurgents in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293944-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293944-101 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Firas Maksad talked about the temporary power-sharing agreement between Hezbollah and the U.S. backed political parties of Lebanon's government. This comes as a new president is set to be inaugurated this coming Sunday. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205344-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205344-2 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Augustus Richard Norton talked about his book, [Hezbollah], published by the Princeton University Press. In his book Mr. Norton examines the rise and impact of Hezbollah, from its early days as an Iranian controlled resistance force to its more recent incarnation as a powerful political party within Lebanon. Mr. Norton responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. The talk was held at Northwestern University's Roberta Buffett Center for International and Comparative Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201792-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Families and fellow service members held a remembrance service to honor the 241 service members killed 25 years ago in Beirut, Lebanon. On October 23, 1983, a terrorist truck bomb exploded in a barracks, killing 220 Marines, 18 sailors, and 3 soldiers, and injuring many others. The remembrance service also honors those who participated 50 years ago during a similar 1958 Beirut operation. The special ceremony held at the Memorial near Jacksonville, N.C., featured guest speakers, wreath laying, and military band music. The memorial in the Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens, has a wall that includes the names of all the American service men killed during the multinational peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982-84 and during the Grenada humanitarian rescue mission in October 1983. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281961-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed Syria and the future of Lebanon's democracy, and whether Lebanon is on the brink of civil war. The panelists responded to audience members' questions. The Lebanon parliament postponed the presidential election. The parliamentary votes have been delayed since the last president stepped down in November. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203067-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203067-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on U.S. relations with Lebanon and Syria. Topics included U.S. military action in eastern Syria, internal political developments in the two countries, peace agreements with Israel, the implications for Hezbollah, and the role of internal violence. They answered questions from Ambassador Gnehm. "Geo-Political Dynamics, Part I: Lebanon and Syria" was a program of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 17th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, "Transitioning the White House: Challenges and Opportunities for Arab-U.S. Relations". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282102-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282102-2 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT The heads of government from Egypt, Libya, Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, about the political and social challenges facing the Arab world. CNN's Fareed Zakaria moderated this panel discussion entitled "Transformations in the Arab World." Panelists talked about youth unemployment, corruption accusations, the situation in Syria and women's rights. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310605-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310605-3 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Authors Tom Diaz and Barbara Newman talked about their book, [Lightning Out of Lebanon: Hezbollah Terrorists on American Soil.] In it, the authors chronicled the story of Mohammed Youssef Hammoud, a Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist who started a Hezbollah terrorist cell in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1992. The authors also wrote that the Charlotte cell was representative of some of the other Hezbollah cells in the United States that the FBI had monitored in the last fifteen years. Mr. Diaz and Ms. Newman also talked about the divisive issues in the Middle East such as ethnicity and religion that are often cited as the driving forces behind terrorist groups. The authors made the case for stricter screening policies at international airports and border crossings while maintaining a balance with the civil liberties of the individual. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186061-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Bush, congressional leaders expressed horror at the reported hanging of hostage Colonel William Higgins in Lebanon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8555-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the international influence exerted by Hezbollah and its supporters. They also testified about Hezbollah activities in the periods before and after the September 11,2001 attacks on the U.S., the scope of its logistics network, recent conflict between Hezbollah forces in Lebanon and Israel, and levels for support seen in various regions of the Arab world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194522-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT President Assad addressed the Syrian Parliament on the situation in Lebanon, the future of Syrian military presence in the country, and plans to pull back the Syrian presence. His remarks were a response to public calls in the streets of Lebanon for Syrian withdrawal and international pressure to remove Syrian security forces from the country. President Assad stopped short of declaring a withdrawal from Lebanon until a consensus had been reached over the future of the Syrian presence. Syria currently has about 14, 000 troops in Lebanon. In Arabic with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185782-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Shilbey Telhami spoke about election results in Lebanon in which the pro-Western government retained power despite a strong challenge from Hezbollah. He talked about the potential impact of the election results on U.S. efforts in the Middle East. He also spoke about upcoming elections in Iran. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286924-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286924-6 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about shifting political structures and relations in Lebanon, changes by the Obama administration in U.S. policy toward Syria, and the potential impact of U.S. Middle East policy on regional security and development. Among the topics addressed were upcoming elections in Lebanon, efforts to diplomatically engage Syria, and the influence of movements such as Hezbollah and Hamas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284621-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion on the future of Lebanon was held. Originally the discussion was titled "Lebanon on the Brink." However, in light of Lebanese leaders reaching an agreement this week to end clashes between government-backed troops and forces controlled by Iranian-backed Hezbollah, the title was changed to "Lebanon Back from the Brink?" Among other topics, panelists addressed the extent to which the agreement will lead to a more stable Lebanon and who the winners and losers are. After their discussion, panelists replied to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205610-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Marwan Iskandar talked about his book [Rafiq Hariri and the Fate of Lebanon], published by Saqi Books. In his book, Mr. Iskandar details the life, leadership, and assassination of Lebanon's self-made billionaire Rafiq Hariri, who served as Lebanon's prime minister in 1992-1998 and 2000-2004. Mr. Iskandar explains that former Prime Minister Hariri was credited for the rebirth of Lebanon after years of civil war and details the story behind his resignation in 2004. He described the events of February 14, 2005, when former Prime Minister Hariri was assassinated in Beirut by a massive bomb that destroyed his motorcade. The Lebanese people subsequently took to the streets, and the United Nations Security Council responded by declaring the assassination an international terrorist act with severe regional and international ramifications. An International Independent Investigation Commission was formed by the Security Council to uncover the perpetrators. Mourned as a Lebanese martyr, Hariri's death triggered the protests that led to the withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon in April 2005. Economist Marwan Iskander was a former adviser to Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was held in the Murrow Room of the National Press Club. The event was not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193192-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the prospects for implementing the Iraq Study Group's recommendations for renewed negotiations to resolve Israel's conflicts with Palestine, Syria and Lebanon. Panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195894-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Choucair talked about the current unrest in Lebanon and demands by Hezbollah members of the Lebanese Parliament that the government of Prime Minister Fouad al-Siniora resign. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Julia Choucair is the deputy editor of the monthly [Arab Reform Bulletin]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195543-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195543-5 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the growing disconnect between the West and Islam that poses serious challenges to global order. Topics included the conflict between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims in Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Afghanistan, Lebanon, immigration, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196383-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196383-3 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Members of the United Nations Security Council considered a request from Lebanon for a cease fire between Israel and Hezbollah. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193427-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Representative Issa talked about humanitarian aid to Lebanon and the conflict in the Middle East. The Congressman, who is of Lebanese ancestry, led recently returned from a trip to Beirut. In July he toured Jerusalem, the Israel/Lebanon border, northern Israel and Amman, on an intelligence Committee delegation. While supporting Israel's right to defend itself, he was concerned about the stability of Lebanon and the position of Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. He also responded to telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193846-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193846-5 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT The Security Council meets in open session to receive Detlev Mehlis' independent investigation report on the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. He described the Lebanese support for the commission and the regular meetings with the judicial authorities. He talked about the granting of an extension of the commission's mandate by the Lebanese government and said that the modus operandi would remain unchanged. Following Mr. Mehlis' report, the Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations discussed the findings of the International Independent Investigation Commission. After the hearing, the Council met in closed session for discussion. Mr. Mehlis was scheduled to meet with the press after the closed meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189534-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT P.J. Crowley was joined at the State Department daily briefing by representatives from USAID and Ambassador Holbrooke's office to talk about relief efforts in Pakistan following previous week flooding. Mr. Crowley then answered question on a number of topics, including The Middle East peace process, support for the Lebanese military, persecution of minorities in Iran, and a recent State Department briefing with Research in Motion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294995-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Sponsored by the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies of the Walsh School of Foreign Service, Ambassador Moustapha talked about Syria's role in recent regional events in the Middle East, as well as U.S.-Syria relations. Among the topics he addressed were the history of the Syrian military presence in Lebanon, recent calls by popular Lebanese groups for Syrian military withdrawal, recent drawbacks of Syrian military personnel and plans for phased removal of troops, and the goals of Syrian foreign policy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. Ambassador Moustapha was formerly the Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Damascus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186029-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary Harty and Brigadier General Michael Barbero spoke to the press about U.S. efforts to assist Americans who wish to leave Lebanon. They responded to questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193501-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT The institute's Working Group on Religion, Ideology and Peace discussed religious intolerance and conflict in Lebanon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14925-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Walid Jumblatt, Druze leader and the head of the Progressive Socialist Party of Lebanon, talked about regional impacts in Lebanon resulting from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195197-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon talked about his recent trip to the Middle East. Topics included the Arab-Israeli peace process, the violence in Darfur, security in Iraq and Lebanon, and other topics. He also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197450-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Appearing by remote access from New York City, Steven Cook talked about the current situation in Lebanon and Hezbollah's stronghold of Beirut. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204911-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204911-3 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT The committee held a hearing on U.S. policy toward Syria. Topics included arms proliferation, Syrian connections with terrorist activity, Syria's opposition to the U.S. role in Iraq, and Syria's role in Lebanon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192872-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Maura Harty and Brigadier General Michael Barbero, deputy director for Regional Operations of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to the press about the U.S. efforts to assist Americans who wish to leave Lebanon. They talked about the pace of evacuation operations, resources assigned to the region, and the logistics of moving American citizens in Lebanon to safety. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193517-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193517-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman spoke to reporters after their meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281373-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Paul Salem talked about the Lebanese government perspective on conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon and international calls for a cease-fire agreement. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193673-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193673-2 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Parliamentary leaders outlined Lebanon's political situation in opening day speeches. The new Parliament met for the first time since Parliamentary elections in May and June following the assassination of the former prime minister in February, and Syria's troop withdrawal in April. There were speeches by the Speaker Pro Tempore (a member of the anti-Syrian alliance that won a majority in Parliament) and from Speaker Nabih Berri (considered pro-Hezbollah and pro-Syrian). This coverage courtesy of the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation. In Arabic with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187591-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Lebanese parliament member Walid Jumblatt, a leader of the Cedar Revolution, talked about the situation in Lebanon since the end of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in the summer of 2006. He talked about the demands by the Shiia militia for governmental power that have delayed disarmament and the establishment of an international tribunal to try the killers of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri. He also talked about the influence of Iran and Saudi Arabia in Lebanon. He responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196806-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT General Aoun spoke about his experiences in Lebanese politics as a former military officer. He talked about his tenure as prime minister and his exile. He also discussed current tensions in the Middle East, Syria's influence in the region, and threats to international security resulting from regional tension and terrorism. Following his remarks, General Aoun responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. An interpreter translated portions of former Lebanese Prime Minister Aoun's remarks from Arabic to English. Mr. Dunham moderated the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190051-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Waite spoke about his experience as a hostage in Lebanon and how the experience shaped his life and religious beliefs. Following his remarks he answered questions from students in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176180-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talked about comments he recently made regarding the conflict between Isarael and Lebanon and U.S. foreign policy in the region. He responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193323-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193323-6 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Hezbollah leader Hassan Nazrallah spoke about the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah on the Lebanese border. A Hezbollah-operated televison station in Lebanon broadcast a taped statement by the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah on the ongoing conflict with Israel. This is some portions of his remarks that were later re-aired by the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193604-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about the exchange of bombings between Israel and Lebanon over two Israeli hostages captured by Hezbollah. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193315-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193315-2 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT Cathy Sultan talked about her book [Israeli and Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides], published by Scarletta Press. She talked about her quest to understand the Middle East conflict through travels to Jerusalem and the West Bank. Ms. Sultan, who lived through the first eight years of the Lebanese civil war, from 1975 to 1990, detailed what she learned from interviews she conducted with Israeli and Palestinian refugees, teenagers, and businessmen. She also examined the current prospects for peace in the Middle East. After her presentation Ms. Sultan responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194002-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7651-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1983 00:00:00 GMT