The most popular programs for the Syria Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1023 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, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 17:02:41 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 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, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Questions included the sequestration spending cuts scheduled to begin on March 1, the steps necessary to invoke the budget sequester, and the civil war in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311245-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT State Department officials testified political unrest and government actions against the civilian population in Syria. They told committee members that the regime of President Assad was under greater stress than a couple of months before, but that a more unified international community was needed to bring political reform or regime change to the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304615-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs Chair Martin Dempsey briefed the Senate Armed Services Committee on the situation in Syria. Earlier the same day, they testified before the committee on the 2014 defense request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312198-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scholars discussed the origins of the conflict in Syria and the situation on the ground. They said the U.S. and the international community had no good options in Syria, where the government was continuing a violent crackdown on political protestors and opposition forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304520-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304520-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bashar al-Assad addressed the Syria Parliament and spoke about the political reform process in Syria following weeks of unrest in parts of the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298760-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298760-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about events in Syria, including recent violence against protestors, the state of a cease-fire brokered by the United Nations general secretary, and regional security issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305481-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT State and Treasury Department officials testified on U.S. policy toward Syria. At the time of this hearing violence continued in the country despite for calls for President Bashar al-Assad to step down. Assistant Secretary of State Jeffrey Feltman said the Assad regime won't last much longer with the high degree of isolation from the international community. He added that some Arab leaders have offered him a safe haven in a bid to get him to relinquish power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302589-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain (R-AZ) talked about Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's violence against the citizens of his country. He criticized the Obama administration's approach to the conflict and called on the U.S. to assist opposition with organizing. After his speech, he answered audience members' questions. Panelists then talked about Senator McCain's remarks and their own possible approaches for U.S. involvement in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306643-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included "fiscal cliff" negotiations, the civil war in Syria, and North Korea's recent long-range missile launch. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309936-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Much of the briefing dealt with the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. Other topics included the STOCK Act on insider trading, the violence in Syria, as well as President Obama's meeting with Senate Democrats at the Washington Nationals' baseball park. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304316-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama visited Army post Fort McNair to mark the 20th anniversary of the Cooperative Threat Reduction U.S.-Russia program to secure nuclear weapons in former Soviet states. The agreement was initiated by Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) and former Senate Sam Nunn (D-GA). President Obama praised the work of both senators, and told humorous stories of his first foreign trip as a senator from Illinois with Senator Lugar. He also spoke of his administration's commitment to nuclear disarmament, among his remarks saying, "Missile by missile, warhead by warhead, shell by shell, we're putting a bygone era behind us." The Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction symposium was held at the National Defense University. President Obama also addressed the civil war in Syria, warning its President Assad that "there will be consequences" if he used chemical weapons against Syrian citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309741-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309741-2 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on potential threats from Iran and Syria, focusing on sanctions already imposed and the future of U.S. policy toward both countries. Witnesses also testified about an assassination plot by Iranian officials to kill the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and the potential impact on relations with Iran. Additionally, Wendy Sherman said that U.S. officials had met with Cuban officials about imprisoned American Alan Gross. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302082-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included President Obama's corporate tax proposal, violence and political unrest in Syria, and rising oil prices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304535-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace talked about how and why the Iranian regime is supporting the Syrian regime. Topics discussed included the shared contempt of Israel and the United States by both Syrian and Iran, why this shared enmity has deepened the Iranian and Syrian relationship, the roots of the relationship in the Iran-Iraq War, and how financially and tactically Iran is support Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307673-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307673-6 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Syrian Ambassador Imad Moustapha and Robert Satloff spoke about relations between the U.S. and Syria, the importance of strengthening diplomacy between Syria and the U.S., and the potential role of regional powers in the future of Middle East peace negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289963-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey made spoke to reporters and answered questions. Topics included operations in Afghanistan,Syria, and Egypt's new defense minister. Secretary Panetta called the acceleration of attacks in Afghanistan "insider attacks" and said the U.S. plans to add more counter intelligence to U.S. military personnel in the region. He rejected the notion that Taliban is behind the increased level of incidents in the region saying "there's no evidence." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307581-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307581-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT British Foreign Secretary William Hague reported to the House of Commons on the situation in the Middle East. He said the United Kingdom had given formal recognition to the Syrian opposition after recent meetings in which opposition leaders promised to be inclusive of Syria's various minority groups. Addressing the violence in the Israel, Secretary Hague had no new information regarding a possible cease fire, and he said Hamas bored primary responsibility for the conflict. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309547-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the important issues surrounding the Russian-Syrian relationship and how the United States should approach Syria's civil war. Panelists agreed that Russia's leaders are unlikely to change their stance on the Syrian civil war. Ariel Cohen of Heritage said Russia's support for the Assad regime in Syria has changed the dynamics in the region, causing Islamist groups to view Russia as their "number one enemy." Since the start of the conflict, Russia has vetoed U.N. Security Council resolutions calling for an end to the violence. Russian arms were found aboard a Syrian commercial airliner that was forced to land by the Turkish military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308874-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed the media. Secretary Panetta said that he suspected more insider attacks would happen in Afghanistan, but stressed that the U.S. along with Afghanistan and coalition partners were taking necessary measures to prevent them. Secretary Panetta and Chair Dempsey also discussed a wide range of issues, including: the transition progress in Afghaistan, the attack at the U.S. consulate in Libya, sequestration, and violence in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308430-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed reporters on a number of issues, including the decision to send nuclear capable aircraft to South Korea for joint training exercises, the conflict in Syria, and the Defense Department's efforts to adjust its budget to meet military needs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. ambassador to Syria and State Department and USAID officials testified on the ongoing civil war in Syria. Ambassador Ford in his remarks said no evidence had been found thus far to support claims that Syria had used chemical weapons. Other topics included the number of refugees created as a result of the war and the role Iran and Hezbollah were playing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311615-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel of experts on Syria talked about violence and political unrest in the country. Some of the topics they discussed were the importance of Syria, the unrest in relation to overall upheaval in the Middle East, the Obama administration, and the role of the army in Syria. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299236-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Barak Barfi talked about his his recent visits to Egypt and Syria, where he traveled to the province of Aleppo and met with rebel leaders, as well as the six months he spent in Libya in 2011. Topics included the Benghazi consulate attack and comparing Libya to Iraq. After his presentation he was interviewed by Peter Bergen and responded to questions from members of the audience. "Witness to a Revolution: Documenting Visits to Egypt, Libya, and Syria" was presented at the New America Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308775-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Vice Chair Mac Thornberry talked about the fiscal year 2013 Defense Department budget, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included planned cuts, the impact on the armed forces, and how budget reductions would affect not only Afghanistan but potential future conflicts. He also discussed the possibility that the U.S. taking military action against Syria, where violent clashes between President Assad's government and opposition groups had been ongoing for 11 months. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304310-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304310-4 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about some of the challenges facing the next White House administration, including Iran's nuclear program, Israeli-Palestinian tensions, and the continuing unrest in Egypt and Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Topics included U.S. response to reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against its own citizens and the September 2011 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312553-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Author David Lesch talked about his book, [Syria: The Fall of the House of Assad]. Among the topics were the rise of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the faith that many in the West had that he would implement reforms in the country, and the Syrian ruler's turn towards repression and violence in recent years. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308666-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eli Lake talked about national security issues, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He talked extensively about reports that Syria was using chemical weapons, and Obama administration options in response to those reports. Other topics included the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Bobbi Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-4 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Blinken spoke about international security and human rights issues, focusing on efforts of the Atrocities Prevention Board and U.S. policy toward Syria following reports of chemical weapon use on civilians. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-4 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad dismissed U.S. and European calls for him to step down, saying he was chosen by the Syrian people, not the West. As the 5-month uprising in the country continued, President Assad also said Syria could withstand the mounting international sanctions. The comments were part of an interview with Syria's state-run TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301173-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on potential threats from Iran and Syria, focusing on sanctions already imposed and the future of U.S. policy toward both countries. Witnesses also testified about an assassination plot by Iranian officials to kill the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and the potential impact on relations with Iran. Additionally, Wendy Sherman said that U.S. officials had met with Cuban officials about imprisoned American Alan Gross. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302082-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302082-2 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Pollock discussed the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) emergency meeting in Geneva on the crisis in Syria. UNSC members and representatives from Turkey gathered to discuss Special Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan's plan for an interim unity government in Syria. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-5 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included Syria, immigration reform, and the Boston Marathon bombing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312322-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312322-2 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292552-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Syrian opposition activists from the Day After Project presented the outlines of a transition plan for their country post-President Bashar al-Assa. Some of the subjects the covered were the objectives of the plan, such as ending violence and providing medical needs and basic services; Syria's history over the preceding 40 years; rooting out nepotism and corruption; and how to put their plan in action. Following their discussion, they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308598-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mohammed Ghanem and Ilhan Tanir, who had both recently been in Damascus and Aleppo, talked about the future of Syria and their experiences in Syria beyond media coverage of the country's civil war. Both called for more U.S. involvement, such as arms for rebels and ground engagement with local councils beginning to set up governments for when the Assad regime falls. They also answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309884-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Serwer talked about the reasons the U.S. and leaders of the European Union called for the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In a written statement the previous week, President Obama said that President Assad was "standing in the way" of the future of the Syrian people. A video clip was shown of Secretary of State Clinton's remarks on August 18, 2011. A video clip from Al Jazeera Network of protests in Syria were shown in the background. Mr. Serwer also commented on the situation in Libya. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301132-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301132-5 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bassam Haddad discussed his book, [Business Networks in Syria: The Political Economy of Authoritarian Resilience], and talked about the current political conflict in that country which had led to the deaths of thousands of civilians and uncertainty about regional security. Mr. Haddad was interviewed at the "Fall for the Book" festival, held at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308743-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308743-4 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed ongoing violence and political unrest in Syria, as well as options for a possible resolution. Topics included U.S. sanctions against the country's largest commercial bank and largest mobile phone operator. The responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300989-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the Obama administration's views on North Korea's potential missile launch as a "provocative act" that would make it impossible for U.S. to provide nutritional assistance for the country in the future. Other topics included political unrest and violence in Syria and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton briefed reporters on the ministerial-level G8 summit at the State Department. In her comments she said the U.S. welcomes the reported cease-fire in Syria but cautioned that the regime must do more, including President Assad stepping down from power and a peaceful political transition. She added she supports a U.N. monitoring mission to Syria to ensure compliance. Other topics were North Korea's rocket launch and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305418-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT