The most popular programs for the Tunisia Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5421 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, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 22:16:16 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, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about domestic security in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa, which includes Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco.. Some of the topics they discussed were security threats and government management of dissent and the influence of U.S. policies. The program included questions from audience members. "Domestic Security and Stability in a Changing Environment" was the third panel of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' North Africa Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-3 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Middle East scholars talked about political transition in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa, which includes Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco. Some of the subjects they addressed were governmental management of shifting expectations, existing governmental ability to manage new political environments, and new governments' use of power. After their discussion the panelists took questions from the audience. Jon Alterman made the opening remarks for the Center for Strategic and international Studies' North Africa Conference before the panel, "Changing Politics in a New Era." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Clinton gave the keynote address at a conference on the political, economic, and security transition in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa, which includes Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco. She said the State Department cannot prevent every act of violence directed at overseas diplomats, in reference to the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, Secretary Clinton stated that slain Ambassador Chris Stevens knew the risks when he volunteered for the assignment. Jon Alterman made closing remarks for the Center for Strategic and International Studies' North Africa Conferenc. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-4 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Koplow talked about the latest in the unrest in Tunisia, what it means for the stability of the region, and the role the U.S. should play. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297660-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297660-4 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the political process, forming governments, and drafting new national constitutions in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya following political uprisings that occurred in the "Arab Spring" of 2011. Among the topics they addressed were political activity since the fall of their previous governments, the democratic intentions of the revolutionary movements, and process of drafting a constitution. Following their remarks, they answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Business leaders from Tunisia and Egypt outlined economic plans for the two nations to move forward in the aftermath of the "Arab Spring" uprisings of 2011. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305324-3 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the role the U.S. should take on protests happening in Egypt, Tunisia, and Yemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297741-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297741-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and a British ambassador to Tunisia discussed the recent conflicts in Egypt and Tunisia,, the reaction in the Arab world, and the role Western governments could play in the wake of the uprisings. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297864-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308419-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion on the state of security forces in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Syria. All four countries were in some state of political transition with the army, police and intelligence services playing different roles in each. Topics included enforcing civilian control over security forces, dealing with corruption and training options. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Manal Omar participated by Skype from Cairo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309258-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about economic transition in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa, which includes Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco. They discussed governmental ability to create economic growth and manage economic problems, and the influence of outside economic factors, and other subjects. The program included questions from audience members. "Economic Challenges and Opportunities" was the second panel of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' North Africa Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308773-2 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT