The most popular programs for the Pacific Rim Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1028 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 13:53:24 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the nomination of Judge Sotomayor to a position on the Supreme Court, reaction to North Korean nuclear tests, efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy, and same-sex marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT B.R. Myers takes an in-depth look at North Korean society and the domestic propaganda to which its citizens are exposed. Myers argues that North Korea is a paranoid, military-dominated nationalist state with a government that is influenced heavily by Japanese fascism. He spoke at the World Affairs Council of Northern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292562-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Nixon was the first American president to visit China. During his historic trip to China in 1972, President Nixon met with Chou en-Lai and gave remarks in Beijing and other cities. The film was shot by a crew hired by the president to record the trip. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107545-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT South Korean President Park Guen-hye spoke to a joint meeting of Congress about U.S. and South Korean relations.*In her remarks she proposed an international park on the border with North Korea as part of a peace initiative to reduce tensions in the region. She was the sixth South Korean leader to address a joint meeting of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-2 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT A portion of a "60 Minutes" interview was followed by the full, unedited version of the interview. President Jiang spoke about a number of issues including human rights, trade relations, one party rule, religious freedom, and U.S.-China relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159079-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and President Hu offered the official toasts at a state dinner honoring President Hu. In their remarks they emphasized themes mutual respect and trust, cooperation, and a desire to improve relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297595-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297595-6 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of her leadership and steadfast commitment to human rights and for promoting freedom, peace and democracy in her home country of Myanmar (Burma). Speakers included House and Senate leaders, Secretary of State Clinton, and former First Lady Laura Bush. Aung San Suu Kyi was a leader in her country's 1988 uprising, and elected prime minister in 1990. The military junta, however, would not cede power, and she was placed under house arrest for a total of 15 years; the final release happened in 2010. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308271-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Chang talked about her book, [The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II], published by Basic Books. The book documents the atrocities visited upon the people of Nanking by the Japanese military during the early years of World War II. She describes Nanking as a laboratory in which Japanese soldiers were taught to slaughter unarmed, unresisting civilians, and that they used these tactics later throughout Asia. Ms. Chang argues that the Japanese government should pay reparations and apologize for its army's actions. Some of the graphic photographs in the book were displayed. Ms. Chang is a journalist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95452-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Aung San Suu Kyi spoke about U.S.-Myanmar (Burma) relations, and she received the Asia Society's Global Vision Award. She said that many obstacles remain in her country's path to democracy and that a major weakness is its judiciary system. She also said that Myanmar must be responsible for its own destiny, and that U.S.-Myanmar relations would be balanced when her country is not longer dependent on America. Ms. Suu Kyi was introduced by Secretary of State Clinton. Aung San Suu Kyi was a leader in her country's 1988 uprising, and elected prime minister in 1990. The military junta, however, would not cede power, and she was placed under house arrest for a total of 15 years; the final release happened in 2010. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308248-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, economic policy, continued reaction to North Korean nuclear development programs, and the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on homosexuality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286646-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286646-2 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton talked about the United States' role in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly U.S. relations with China. Her remarks were delivered as part of the U.S. Naval Academy's annual Forrestal Lecture. After her speech, she answered questions from midshipmen on the situation in Syria, her experiences in Africa and the killing of Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305380-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke in Hradcanske Namesti Square about the proliferation of nuclear weapons and his hopes that European nations would join the United States in confronting the threat. He further said that the United States had a moral responsibility to lead because no other country has used a nuclear weapon in war. He also responded to the launch of a North Korean missile saying that the launch "broke the rules again" and was a provocative action which demanded a response by the international community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285088-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examine through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone call, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. O'Donnell and Ms. Olanoff debated the constitutionality and necessity of publicly funded single sex schools. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Dettmer and Mr. Georges talked about current news topics, including Shannon Faulkner's quitting the Citadel after less than a week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66724-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Blaine Harden discussed his historical narrative [Escape From Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West]. The book tells the story of Shin Dong-hyuk, who was born in captivity at North Korea prison camp 14 and escaped in 2005. Mr. Harden said he was the only individual actually born in a labor camp to escape. Shin escaped through an electrified fence by climbing over a dead companion's body. Mr. Harden explained that Camp 14 holds approximately 15,000 prisoners and is the toughest of North Korea's six camps due to the brutal working conditions and vigilance of the guards. He related Shin's witnessing the execution of his mother and brother. Harden detailed Shin's adjustment to society and civilization, and their meeting for a newspaper story. Blaine Harden currently reports for PBS Frontline and contributes to [The Economist]. He was a [Washington Post] and [New York Times] correspondent, and a writer for [Time] Magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305366-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger writes on whether it's possible for the Unitd States and China, the world's two largest economies, to form a "genuine partnership and a world order based on cooperation." The secretary of state for the administration that first recognized communist China, he outlined how this cooperation could be formed and maintained in a discussion with former Nixon aide Monica Crowley. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299596-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT South Korean President Lee spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. He thanked members for ratifying a free trade agreement, which he called another milestone in relations between two countries. He praised the agreement for its fair labor provisions, rigorous environmental standards and strong protections for intellectual property rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302063-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gary Locke testified about his nomination as U.S. Ambassador to China. Among the topics addressed were policy toward North Korea, intellectual property law, fiscal policy, and trade relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299721-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299721-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT North Korean prisoner camp survivors testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights. The hearing took place as U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea Robert King met with South Korean officials, reportedly trying to get an agreement on resuming food aid to the North. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301652-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Frank Dikotter takes a new look at Mao's Great Leap Forward (1958-62), using the recently opened Communist Party archives. Professor Dikotter says that between those years, at least 45 million Chinese were killed and the experiment was a colossal failure. He spoke at the Asia Society in New York City. He read from his book and then was interviewed by Susan Jakes. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297165-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton outlined new Obama administration policies on Internet freedom. In her remarks she addressed the dispute between Google and China over censorship. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291518-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Bradley talked about his book [The Imperial Cruise: A Secret History of Empire and War] (Little, Brown and Company; November 24, 2009). The author of [Flags of our Fathers], talked about his research into the origins of World War II that revealed the large diplomatic mission that President Theodore Roosevelt sent in 1905. Traveling across the Pacific, Mr. Bradley reports that Secretary of War William Howard Taft made 'secret and unconstitutional' agreements on President Roosevelt's behalf that permitted Japanese expansion into the Philippines and Korea and denial of a once promised protection of Korea by the United States. Mr. Bradley argues that these events set the stage for World War II, the Chinese Communist Revolution, and the Korean War. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. This edition of the "Meet the Author Series" at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel was held on December 2, 2009 at 6 p.m. PT. It was co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Northern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290682-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Ronald Reagan arrived in China on April 26, 1984, to start a six-day visit - the first by an American president since President Nixon in 1972. There was a welcoming ceremony in Tiananmen Square outside the Great Hall of the People where he was greeted by Chinese President Li Xiannian with a 21-gun salute. President Reagan then attended a banquet given in his honor by President Li. He gave an address where he spoke about the need for "mutual respect and mutual benefit" between China and the United States. He said some phrases in a Chinese language. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107544-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Hackworth, author of [About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior], discusses his experience, success, and eventual disillusionment in the U.S. Army. After rising to the rank of colonel, Mr. Hackworth retired after serving four years in Vietnam, citing his displeasure with the U.S. war effort and denouncing it on national television. Mr. Hackworth also discusses the problems of writing an accurate war story and his current involvement with the anti-nuclear movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7378-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7378-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Jaczko and others testified on U.S. efforts to assist the Japanese following a series of nuclear accidents at the Fukushima power plant caused by failures related to a devastating earthquake and tsunami. In his testimony Gregory Jaczko gave a bleaker assessment of the threat than one given by the Japanese government, saying Japanese emergency workers at one plant could face lethal levels of radiation, while advising Americans to evacuate a wider area. They also talked about U.S. nuclear power plant safety and their ability to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298535-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT John and Doris Naisbitt talked about what the future of China will look like and how it will impact us. They spoke in Tenafly, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292210-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Victor Cha explores the rise of North Korea's Kim dynasty and provides a history of one of the most secret nations in recent history. He talked with Scott Snyder, director of the Program on U.S.-Korea Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305479-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Martin Jacques argues that unlike over the past two centuries when Western ideas and culture drove our understanding of what was modern, the 21st Century will be driven by Asian influences. He looks at what this will mean in terms of social, economic, and political change. Mr. Jacques spoke at Harvard University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290215-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dongping Han talked about his book [The Unknown Cultural Revolution: Life and Change in a Chinese Village] (Monthly Review Press; December 1, 2008). In his book Mr. Han argues that China's cultural revolution (1966-1976) had many successes such as improvements in the living conditions, infrastructure, education, and agricultural practices of China's rural population. He also discussed the influence of Mao's writings on those who participated. Mr. Han talked about his life story, coming from a rural background in China. Dongping Han now teaches history and political science at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Bai came from the audience to add her comments. This event was part of a three-day symposium "Rediscovering China's Cultural Revolution 1966-76: Art and Politics, Lived Experience, Legacies of Liberation" held by Revolution Books on November 6-8, 2009. This Book Event held at 6:30 p.m. PT on Friday, November 6, 2009, at Wurster Hall of the University of California at Berkeley was co-sponsored by Monthly Review Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290017-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Executives with internet companies Google and Go Daddy testified before a federal commission that monitors civil rights abuses in China about problems they've had operating in that country. Both companies have experienced hacking attacks that they suspect could have originated in China, and both have complained that the Chinese government has used them to violate the civil liberties of Chinese citizens. As a result, Google and GoDaddy have decided to significantly pull back their involvements in China. Witnesses testified about challenges and hazards China's regulation of the Internet poses both to advocates of free expression and to foreign companies doing business in China, and possible ways for policymakers and private actors to respond to China's regulation of the Internet from both the human rights and trade perspectives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292697-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT During official arrival ceremonies on the South Lawn, President Obama welcomed South Korean President Lee Myung-bak to the White House as part of an official state visit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302049-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302049-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference on rising gas prices and other issues. He said the U.S. was prepared to use its strategic petroleum reserves if oil supplies are significantly disrupted by events in the Middle East. He also talked about U.S. efforts to respond to the 8.9 massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, and civil conflict in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298444-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Author Melanie Kirkpatrick discussed her book, [Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad]. Among the topics she addressed were the impact of U.S. sanctions and foreign policy on Korean dissidents, conditions for refugees in China, communications between North Korean ex-patriots and citizens of North Korea, and policies of the new regime of Kim Jong Un. Other participants also talked about humanitarian issues in North Korea and answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308313-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Dalai Lama spoke to reporters outside the White House following his visit with President Bush. He answered questions about the status of talks over the future of Tibet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178136-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Loung Ung talked with Brian Lamb about her experiences living through the Khmer Rouge revolution in Cambodia in 1970. She also talked about the dangers of landmines and advocated for their complete removal from national arsenals. Loung Ung is the author of [First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers], published by Harper Collins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155183-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Truman's eldest grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, talked about his trip to Japan in August 2012, the first ever for a Truman. He arrived in Hiroshima as the city prepared to mark the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing. He described his meetings with atomic bomb survivors, the Mayor of Hiroshima, and local journalists and also shared video from his trip, recorded by his son for this C-SPAN program. Other video was included. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309652-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ted Fishman talked about his book [China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World], published by Scribner. He was interviewed by video remote from Washington, DC. Some live scenes of the book fair were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187135-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187135-3 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and and President Hu spoke to reporters and answered questions. Both expressed agreement on the problem of North Korea's nuclear ambitions and issues related to climate change. They also spoke about climate change and hoped a conference in Copenhagen would lead to an agreement that could be put in place "with immediate effect". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290050-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290050-2 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former U.S. Ambassador to China Stapleton Roy talked about the upcoming 18th National Congress of China and the implications of the new leaders for U.S.-China relations. China was to have new Communist Party leaders as of November 8th, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308571-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell spoke about U.S. policy in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Among his comments he discussed the situation in Myanmar, also known as Burma, and preparations for two regional summits later in 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299778-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299778-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Obama and Romney campaign advisers talked about foreign and domestic policy issues related to China. Topics included trade, currency manipulation, Chinese human rights issues, relations with Taiwan, the U.S. presence in the Asia Pacific region, and Chinese leadership changes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309030-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Stephen Breyer talked about China's judicial shortcomings, and U.S. history and the power of the Constitution. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "Constitutionalism and its Significance for China" was a session of the Brookings Institution event "Rule of Law in China: Prospects and Challenges" to launch Professor He Weifang's book [In the Name of Justice: Striving for the Rule of Law in China]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309651-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309651-3 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Iraq, and Tajikstan. Much of the hearing focused on working with Iraqi leaders to mediate rifts between the Sunni and Shia, as well as the progress of Iraq's oil production, and adopting technology in agriculture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306444-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stefan Halper argues that China's political and cultural influence will eventually equal that of the the U.S. and that a genuine partnership between China and the U.S. is not likely. He spoke at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293070-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Margaret MacMillan was interviewed about her book [Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the World], published by Random House. She described then President Nixon's 1972 trip to China, details of planning the trip, the meetings between President Nixon and Chairman Mao, and U.S. views on the accomplishments of the meetings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196750-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bix talked about his book [Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan], published by HarperCollins. The book describes the enigmatic emperor whose sixty-three-year reign led Japan into the modern world. Mr. Bix talked about the history of Japan before and after Hirohito ascended the throne, saying that he was trained from birth to be emperor and to have divine status. Hirohito's image was that of a reluctant, passive monarch, but with a combination of Japanese imperial tradition and a modern scientific worldview, the young emperor gradually evolved. He aligned himself with the growing ultranationalist movement, perpetuated a cult of religious emperor worship, and resisted attempts to curb his power. Mr. Bix lived for many years in Japan. He explained how he researched the biography there and wrote it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165148-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a new Center for Strategic and International Studies report, "The "U.S.-Japan Alliance Anchoring Stability in Asia." They discussed Japan's economic status, nuclear power and energy, national security, the country's relations with China and North Korea, and other topics. Richard Armitage in his comments on the report said that the U.S.-Japan relations have drifted but remain stable. After their presentations, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307590-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ellsberg talked about his book, [Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers,] published by Viking Press. Mr. Ellsberg was a Defense Department analyst in 1971 when he released, without permission, the Pentagon Papers to the [New York Times] for publication. The Pentagon Papers were based on a top-secret study documenting the pattern of United States interest in Vietnam over the previous three decades. Once they were published, the United States government won a restraining order against the [New York Times] preventing further publication. The government indicted Mr. Ellsberg and a colleague on theft, conspiracy, and espionage charges, which were eventually dropped. After the presentation Mr. Ellsberg answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173487-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hannah Pakula talked about her book [The Last Empress: Madame Chiang Kai-Shek and the Birth of Modern China] (Simon & Schuster; November 3, 2009). Madame Chang Kai-Shek (1897-2003), from an elite family, was a prominent voice for Nationalist China. Following the death of President Chang Kai Shek she returned to the United States where she died at the age of 105. Ms. Paluka talked about writing this biography, comparing it to her previous books, and how she did her research. Ms. Pakula responded to questions from members of the audience. This event at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m. was co-presented by the Gardner Center for Asian Art & Ideas at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the East Asia Studies Center at the University of Washington, and Elliott Bay Book Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290795-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Duiker talked about his book, [Ho Chi Minh: A Life], published by Hyperion. He described the life and career of the Vietnamese revolutionary leader, including his peasant background, education, military service, rise to power and political philosophy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160224-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160224-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bruce Bechtol argued that while it is commonly perceived as being a failed state on the verge of economic collapse, North Korea is actually a real threat to the United States and the rest of the world. He spoke at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300124-1 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT