The most popular programs for the Russian Federation Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1069 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 03:01:36 GMT President Obama announced that the U.S. and Russia have reached a new agreement on nuclear arms. It calls for both countries to reduce their nuclear arsenals by a third. He will sign the agreement on April 8, 2010, in Prague. Secretaries Robert Gates and Hillary Clinton, Admiral Mike Mullen, and State Department Undersecretary of Arms Control and International Security Ellen Tauscher also participated in the briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292745-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Masha Gessen, a journalist based in Moscow, talked about the rise and continued influence of Vladimir Putin in Russia. She presented a portrait of a ruthless politician underestimated by friends and enemies alike, who dismantled his nation's democratic and free market reforms in order to establish himself as totalitarian leader of the "new Russia." She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. This presentation was part of the Spring 2012 Visiting Writers Series of the New York State Writers Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304877-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Zeyno Baran talked about Secretary of State Clinton's trip to Russia, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Topics included an update on efforts to renegotiate the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), which expires at the end of the year; the two countries' dispute over U.S. plans to build missile components sites in Poland and the Czech Republic, and U.S. efforts to engage Russia in deterring Iran's nuclear ambitions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284493-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284493-5 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pete Earley and Sergei Tretyakov talked about the post-Cold War world of Russian and American espionage. Mr. Earley is the author of [Comrade J: The Untold Secrets of Russia's Master Spy in America After the End of the Cold War], published by Putnam. Sergei Tretyakov, who was "Comrade J," oversaw Russian spy operations against the United States from 1995 to 2000, but was also a double agent employed by the FBI. The guest interviewer was Peter Earnest, executive director of the International Spy Museum. Pete Earley is the author of eight books, including [Family of Spies: Inside the John Walker Spy Ring; Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness]; and [The Hot House: Life Inside Leavenworth Prison]. Mr. Earley was formerly a reporter for [The Washington Post]. Sergei Tretyakov led Russian spy operations against the United States for the SVR, successor of the KGB, from 1995 to 2000. During his tenure he also served as a double agent for the FBI. Mr. Tretyakov defected to the United States in 2000. Peter Earnest is the executive director of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. Mr. Earnest formerly had a thirty-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which included twenty years in Clandestine Service. Peter Earnest was awarded the CIA's Medal of Merit for "superior performance" during his career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203175-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan talked about the reinvention of the KGB as the KSB during the rule of Vladimir Putin. The authors argued that the FSB is effectively more powerful than its predecessor and has been deployed against domestic political opponents in Russia. They noted that the "new nobility" lacks any parliamentary oversight and are not publicly accountable. They spoke at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C., and responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Hoffman moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295994-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul talked about Vladimir Putin's recent presidential election victory and the implications for future relations between the U.S. and Russia. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304867-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former national security advisers spoke about U.S. relations with Turkey, Iran and Russia, and each country's role in Syria's escalating violence. Other topics included Iran's nuclear program and Russian internal politics. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305397-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166522-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thane Gustafson talked about his book, [Wheel of Fortune: The Battle for Oil and Power in Russia], in which he looks at how Russia's unstable political and economic systems could impact the country's oil output (12% of global oil supply) and what this could mean for the global economy. Hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310182-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310182-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about U.S. relations with Russia after Russia's conflict with Georgia. They focused the history of U.S. interest in the region during the Cold War and subsequent breakup of the Soviet Union, past aid efforts in Georgia, Russia's natural interest in the security of the region, and possible impact on future cooperation with Russia and Georgia. They also talked about applying U.S. pressure to both sides of the conflict to ensure adherence to agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281003-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Linda Himelstein discussed the life of Pyotr Smirnov (1831-1898), a Russian serf whose vodka became world-renowned. Smirnov, barely literate, built a fortune worth $130 million but incurred criticism from the likes of Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov who supported a Russian sobriety crusade. His life and his company's ascent mirrored the ever-changing political and social landscape of pre and post revolutionary Russia. His company, Smirinoff, would adapt and persevere as the world's political climate changed; during the Cold War the company would advertise itself as "White Whiskey" rather than vodka. Following her presentation, she answered questions from the audience. Linda Himelstein is the author of [The King of Vodka: The Story of Pyotr Smirnov and the Upheaval of an Empire], published by HarperBusiness. She was formerly the legal affairs editor and later the Silicon Valley bureau chief for [BusinessWeek]. She has also worked for [The Wall Street Journal], [Legal Times], and the [San Francisco Reader]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287083-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 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 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT American Enterprise Institute: Portion of Peters & Hamilton http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280436-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mark Stout talked about the latest on the investigation of the June 2010 FBI arrest in the U.S. of Russian spies. In June 2010, FBI agents arrested 10 people of Russian descent on charges that they spent years in the United States as spies for Russia. The U.S. government operation was referred to by federal investigators as "the Illegals program." Mr. Stout's first day as the Museum's historian was when the 10 Russian spies were arrested. He is the museum's first research chief with an U.S. intelligence background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298160-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about Islamic extremism in the Northern Caucasus and Chechnya, and potential links between extremist groups and the Boston Marathon bombing. Among the topics they addressed were levels of security cooperation between the U.S. and Russia, the political goals of separatist movements in Chechnya, immigration policy, and the degree to which suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing were influenced by their ethnic ties to the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312393-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312393-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for the U.S. Ambassador to Russia nominee Michael McFaul. He talked about the status of U.S.-Russia relations, missile defense, arms reduction agreements, and trade relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302030-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Buckley and Senator Moynihan talked about the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and how the Cold War had shaped current relations with Russia. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166289-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Following his participation in the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev spoke about U.S.-Russian relations and his country's vision for international affairs. He called the summit a success and emphasized the benefits of continued close dialog between Washington and Moscow. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292979-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vladimir Alexandrov talked about his book, [The Black Russian], in which he recounts the life of Frederick Bruce Thomas (1872-1928). Thomas, the son of former slaves, lived and worked throughout the United States before leaving for Europe and eventually immigrating to Russia in 1899 where he assumed the name Fyodor Fyodorovich Thomas. In Moscow, Thomas became a successful owner of numerous restaurants and theaters. He was forced to leave Russia following the Bolshevik Revolution and subsequently moved to Turkey, where he ran several nightclubs. Vladimir Alexandrov spoke at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court in Winnetka, Illinois. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312325-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT In his annual address to the Russian Parliament, known as the Duma, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin spoke about the state of the country's economy. He praised Russia's efforts to maintain stability during the global economic crisis and talked about increasing the country's defense spending and modernizing the weapons program. Following his remarks, he answered questions from members on the anti-government protests in the Middle East and Internet freedom and security. This was a 50-minute portion of a speech that lasted several hours. Translation was by voice over. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299134-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT On December 25, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the USSR. The following day, the Supreme Soviet recognized the collapse of the Soviet Union and disbanded itself. Fifteen years later, a panel of American diplomats and other experts who worked in the Soviet Union and Russia related their recollections of the time, and provided their perspectives on those events and why the Soviet Union collapsed. Other topics included the Communist Party and socialism. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195809-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions. Topics included President Obama's meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, financial regulatory reform, a possible agreement with Russia on reducing nuclear weapons, and next steps for the new health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292698-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292698-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about U.S.-Russia relations. Topics included the global economy, international trade issues, and the agenda for an upcoming G-20 summit later in the month. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305938-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Garry Kasparov talked about his book [How Life Imitates Chess: Making the Right Moves, from the Board to the Boardroom], published by Bloomsbury USA. A former world chess champion, he related how his understanding of the game of chess relates to other aspects of life. He described his twenty-year professional chess career and his political life as the leader of a coalition opposed to the current Russian leadership. The guest interviewer was Leon Aron. Garry Kasparov became the youngest world chess champion in 1985, a title that he held until 2000. Mr. Kasparov is the founder of political opposition groups in Russia that include United Civil Front and Other Russia, a coalition that he currently leads. Leon Aron is the director of Russian studies at the American Enterprise Institute. He is the author of [Yeltsin: A Revolutionary Life] and his most recent book, [Russia's Revolution: Essays 1989-2006]. Leon Aron left the Soviet Union at the age of 24 in 1978 to come to the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201325-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about freedom of the press in Russia, antagonism toward the media by government officials, and the recent murder of a journalist in Moscow. They also spoke about Russia's political climate, the challenges faced by opposition parties, methods used to suppress dissident and democratic movements, and ways in which President Putin had consolidated control of power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201428-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vladimir Kara-Murza talked about the results of the Russian presidential election and the future of Russia under the new Putin government. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305961-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Russian President Medvedev held a joint press conference at the Kremlin. President Obama said the U.S.-Russia relationship has suffered over the past several years and vowed to reset ties. President Medvedev called the summit a "first step, but a very important step" to recharging relations. The leaders also released a statement outlining new benchmarks for arms reduction, and answered questions on a number of issues including plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287490-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a joint news conference. Topics included U.S.-Russia relations, missile defense, and Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300487-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger talked about such topics as the political transition in China, the Iran nuclear program, the Syrian conflict, and Russia. He was interviewed by Gerald Seib. This was a part of the [Wall Street Journal] CEO Council's fifth annual meeting, held at the Four Seasons Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-4 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Russia specialists who served in the State Department and the National Security Council under the George W. Bush administration discussed relations between the U.S. and Russia, and relations with other states of the former Soviet Union. They also talked about the potential impact of Russian President Dimitri Medvedev's decision to step down. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301801-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Experts in nuclear security examined President Obama's goals for nonproliferation at a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) briefing on the signing of a new U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) later in the week and the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C., the following week. Andrew Kuchins explored President Obama's plans on nuclear security and how U.S. relations have improved with Russia. Janusz Bugajski asserted that the Obama administration would not be making any grand agreement with Russia for allowing satellites over former Eastern nations. Sharon Squassoni talked about the upcoming nuclear summit. During the question and answer portion, questions focused on the political implications of the nuclear summit and the signing of the START treaty with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292846-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT This Moscow broadcast featured an extended election special. Reporters attended government announcements of election results and speculated on these early returns. They also analyzed the various candidates. This program has been translated into English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156231-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dimitri Simes discussed recent parliamentary elections in Russia, and protests following parliamentary elections that left the party of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the majority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303313-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joel Brenner talked about the history of U.S. counterintelligence and current counterintelligence threats including Russia, China, and Iran. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197403-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Allen Lynch talked about his book, [Vladimir Putin and Russian Statecraft], about the rise and continuing influence of Russia's Vladimir Putin. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305927-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305927-5 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the state of the nation address to the Federal Assembly in Moscow. It was his first state of the nation address since winning a third term as president. He outlined a broad range of economic goals over the next few years and vowed to root out corruption in the political system. This is a Russian television broadcast. Simultaneous interpretation into English. Courtesy of Russia Today Television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309917-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marina Litvinenko, widow of ex-KGB officer poisoned in London with radioactive material, talked about her husband's death and Russian security operations. Others also addressed the poisoning incident, past clandestine KGB operations, and Russian denials of participation in the incident. This was a program on "State-Sponsored Terrorism" at the GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready Conference and Exposition put on by the 1105 Government Information Group at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201067-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201067-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Alexei Arbatov, one of Russia's leading strategic thinkers and the Russian member of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, talked about his views on the U.S. and Russia new agreement on nuclear arms. It calls for both countries to reduce their nuclear arsenals by a third. Dr. Arbatov in his remarks said the significance of the new agreement is not its physical reduction, but rather it's "the restoration of the formal, legally binding dialogue and framework of the strategic relationship between the two leading super nuclear powers after a long break." He responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292815-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292815-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Weiss talked about Vladimir Putin's reelection for a second time as president of Russia, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. He also discussed what his reelection says about the legitimacy of Russian elections, implications for the U.S.- Russia relationship, and the situation in Syria. Andrew Kramer spoke by phone from Moscow about the latest news related to the elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304771-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304771-7 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Russian President Medvedev held a news conference in Skolkovo, which is located outside Moscow and considered the next high-technology business hub and similar to Silicon Valley in the U.S. Topics included NATO and missile defense, U.S. relations, modernization of Russia under his leadership, his relationship with Prime Minister Putin, and whether he will run for president in the 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299593-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Steve LeVine talked about his book [Putin's Labyrinth: Spies, Murder, and the Dark Heart of the New Russia] (Random House, June 24, 2008; Trade Paperbacks; April 21, 2009). In his book he reports on modern Russian politics under Vladimir Putin. Steve LeVine reported from the former Soviet Union for more than a decade. He is now chief foreign affairs writer for [BusinessWeek]. He was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-19 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-19 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the Russian punk band Pussy Riot's sentencing to two years in jail for protesting against President Vladimir Putin in front of a church. The incident has sparked controversy over the Russian police and legal system, which are closely intertwined. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307843-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Russian Prime Minister Putin answered questions during his annual televised call-in program. He focused mostly on the economy, but responded to many questions and concerns over the mass protests sparked by allegations of voter fraud in the recent state Duma elections. This is a portion of a 4.5 hour program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303216-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT State and Defense Department officials gave an update on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the U.S. and Russia. They focused on the pace of the treaty's implementation and the future of the strategic nuclear reductions process. On February 5, 2011 the new START Treaty went into force. It called for reducing U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals by 1/3 and allows 18 on-site inspections by each side per year. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304374-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to hundreds of students at Moscow State University. In her remarks, she told students that nuclear weapons in the hands of terrorists is one of the greatest global threats. She stressed the importance of Russia and the United States working together on a joint anti-missile defense system, and emphasized the importance of free speech and press in Russia. Following her remarks, she took questions from students. This event is courtesy of Russia Today Television, a 24-hour English-language news channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289469-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Contributors to the book [Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer for Freedom] talked about the Moscow-based feminist, punk collective Pussy Riot, whose members were arrested for staging a protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 12, 2012. The three women were charged with felony hoolinganism and sentenced to two years in prison, where two remain. They spoke and read excerpts from the book at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310884-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to graduates of the New Economic School about U.S-Russia relations and a global economy. In his remarks he called for better relations between the nations, spoke about the importance of interdependence, and building future partnerships to confront threats to security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287510-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kiron Skinner talked about the book she co-wrote, [The Strategy of Campaigning: Lessons from Ronald Reagan and Boris Yeltsin], published by University of Michigan Press. Professor Skinner wrote the book with three other people, including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The book explores the political careers of Ronald Reagan and Boris Yeltsin. Both men overcame defeat early in their political careers and rose to the highest elected offices in their respective countries. They both advocacted policy positions far from the mainstream. The book analyzes the viability of policy extremism as a political strategy that enables candidates to forge new coalitions and outflank conventional political allegiances. The guest interviewer was Marcus Mabry of the [New York Times]. Kiron K. Skinner is Associate Professor of History and Political Science at Carnegie Mellon University, a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, and a member of the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel and the National Security Education Board. Marcus Mabry, formerly a correspondent with [Newsweek] is now the international business editor of the [New York Times]. Mr. Mabry is the author of [Twice As Good: Condoleezza Rice and Her Path to Power]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202022-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202022-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Satter talked about recent demonstrations across Russia. Topics included the legitimacy of the recent elections, Vladimir Putin's future as leader of the nation, Russian media coverage of the demonstrations, and the implications of the social unrest and the future of Russian politics. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303125-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303125-5 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held his annual question and answer session with Russian citizens. He answered more than 80 question submitted by audience members, telephone calls, and emails, including questions on Russia's economy and whether he will run for president again in 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290455-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT