The most popular programs for the Southeast Asia Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1038 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 08:34:19 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 Tue, 31 May 2011 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 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kit Bond talked about his book [The Next Front: Southeast Asia and the Road to Global Peace with Islam] (Wiley; September 15, 2009). In the book Senator Bond, who co-wrote the book with Lewis Simons, argues that Americans have ignored Southeast Asia for too long and that the region provides a good opening for making peace with the Muslim world. Senator Bond talked about fundamentalist Islam gaining traction in Southeast Asia. He stated that Asian Muslims are hearing ever-louder calls to turn from secular forms of government to rigid religion-controlled systems. He believes that only by substituting "smart power (civilians in sandals)" for "force (soldiers in boots)" can the United States better address radical Islam. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289217-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289217-7 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT This was the first of a series of hearings on China and was entitled "U.S.-China Relations in the Era of Globalization". The first panel consisted of Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. He talked about U.S.-Chinese engagement efforts. He argued for a strong U.S. military, economic, and political presence in Asia, combined with diplomatic engagement and dialogue to foster the most beneficial relationships between the U.S. and China. The second panel consisted of Richard Haass, Kurt Campbell, and Harry Harding. Richard Haass argued for a decrease in nationalism and an increase in responsibility in world affairs on the part of China. Kurt Campbell recommended that the U.S. reassert its strategic presence, maintain bilateral ties, and actively engage in regional and multilateral forums. Harry Harding talked about the necessary benchmarks that China must pass in order to be a responsible stakeholder in world affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205392-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205392-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Historian Peter Coclanis talked about how the history of the American South is connected to Asia and the Pacific as well as to the Atlantic World and its slave trade. He spoke about this global impact on Southern culture. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Lee's Lieutenants: The American South in Global Context" was a plenary session of The Historical Society's 2010 conference "Historical Inquiry in the New Century," held in the Marvin Center of George Washington University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293870-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Business and political leaders discussed the future of South-East Asia. The Association of South-East Asian Nations faces new challenges such as the emergence of China and India. The region's leaders are seeking a distinctive international voice. Topics included progress ASEAN has made towards greater economic integration and actions regional leaders are taking to resolve problems such as air pollution, bird flu and energy security. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196398-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196398-5 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Brigadier General John Toolan, principal director for South and Southeast Asia, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, spoke to reporters in the Pentagon about counter-terrorism efforts in South and Southeast Asia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197561-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gargan talked about his book, [The River's Tale: A Year on the Mekong], published by Alfred A. Knopf. A former war correspondent, he tells of starting at the source of the Mekong River and traveling 3,000 miles through Tibet, China, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, twenty years after the Vietnam War. He described the tension between modernity and tradition in the region. He answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169195-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the history of U.S.-Pakistan relations and the internal politics of Pakistan. They focused on the elections in Pakistan scheduled to take place in January 2008. Husain Haqqani was an advisor to former Pakistan Prime Minister Benzair Bhutto. Teresita Schaffer was a U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202558-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hirsch talked about attempts to build democracy in Myanmar (Burma). He had just returned from the region where, despite being denied entry visa by officials, managed to enter Myanmar for in-depth interviews. He was able to conduct an interview with the main opposition figure Aung San Suu Kyi. Mr. Hirsch also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171922-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171922-4 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and Prime Minister Goh signed a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Singapore. Prior to the official signing they spoke about the importance of the agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176494-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176494-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8002-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on U.S./Japan Relations for the 21st Century held a conference entitled, "Preparing For a Pacific Century," focusing on the future of U.S.-Japanese relations. In the forum entitled, "Scope of the Challenge: Five Perspectives From the Pacific Rim," five scholars on East Asian affairs discussed their views on issues involved in the involvement of countries in East Asia in the global economic and political spheres. Issues discussed by the participants in the forum included trade issues, the balance of economic power in the future global marketplace, and the security interests of the Pacific rim. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19328-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on U.S.-Japan Relations for the 21st Century, a group of business people, government representatives and scholars of East Asian affairs, sponsored a conference entitled "Preparing for a Pacific Century," in Washington. The conference's forum entitled, "In Search of Post Containment Stability in the Pacific," examined security interests of East Asian countries following the end of the Cold War. Participants in the discussion spoke on issues affecting East Asian countries such as U.S. defense treaties with Japan and the influence of the Soviet Union over countries in East Asia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19330-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The husband-and-wife team talked about the 21 days they spent tracking the Avian Flu in the epidemic region of Southeast Asia, traveling on the back roads and in villages in Cambodia, Vietnam and China. They discussed the symptoms of the flu virus and the possibility it may reach the United States. The guests also responded to questions and comments from viewers. The November issue of [Vanity Fair] featured their article. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189228-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189228-2 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher answered questions from reporters on a number of issues including U.S. policy toward Iran, an Israeli missile strike in Gaza, and Secretary Powell's upcoming trip to Southeast Asia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171393-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171393-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Natsios briefed journalists on U.S. assistance and reconstruction efforts six months after the tsunami that hit the southern portion of Asia. Rehabilitation efforts include training of workers and education improvements as well as large infrastructure projects such as road reconstruction. Mr. Hartwick continued briefing journalists on reconstruction plans and spoke of the efforts during the previous 6 months. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187337-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCormack gave his first briefing in a ceremony presided over by Secretary of State Rice. He took questions from reporters on such topics as tsunami aid to Southeast Asia, Syrian issues, Saudi religious tolerance, and North Korean six-party talks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187041-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Tung spoke with reporters about military and economic conditions in Asia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112305-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher talked to reporters about Secretary Powell's forthcoming trip to Southeast Asia, Middle East peace efforts, and the new leader of a chemical weapons regulatory group. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171487-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Reeker briefed reporters on a number of issues including a bombing in Jerusalem that killed five Americans and Secretary Powell's trip to Southeast Asia. Following a brief statement he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171730-1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT