The most popular programs for the Democracy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=948 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, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 14:34:44 GMT The National Endowment for Democracy presented the Dalai Lama with the Democracy Service Medal in recognition of the Tibetan spiritual leader's commitment to advancing the principles of democracy and human dignity. The Dalai Lama in his remarks talked about the history of the struggles of the Tibetan people in the past 50 years. He also reviewed how he came to believe in an "open" versus "authoritarian" society - particularly Indian democracy versus Chinese communism. Following his acceptance speech, he responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President George W. Bush was sworn in to a second term of office at the West Front of the Capitol. After an invocation, House Speaker Dennis Hastert administered the oath to Vice President Cheney and at noon, Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the oath of office to the president. The president then addressed the nation and spoke about America's place in the world, promoting freedom and democracy, and creating an ownership society at home. Footage begins with the president's motorcade heading to the Capitol and arrivals of dignitaries prior to the start of the official ceremony and lasts through the benediction and departure of the guests. Wintley Phipps, Guy Hovis, Susan Graham, and Denyce Graves performed during the ceremony. U.S.A.F. Technical Sergeant Bradley Bennett sang the National Anthem. Programs 185043 parts 1-4 are included in compilation IN05. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Opening remarks were delivered by President Karzai, Secretary Rice, and Chairman Pachauri on the first day of the World Economic Forum. Topics included terrorism, global climate change, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Middle East peace process, and political and economic freedom. The principal theme of the 2008 annual meeting was "The Power of Collaborative Innovation." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201863-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama presented 13 individuals with the Presidential Citizens Medal. The medal recognizes Americans who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or fellow citizens. It is the nation's second highest honor for civilians. The recipients were Roberta Diaz Brinton, Daisy Brooks, Betty Kwan Chin, Cynthia Church, Susan Retik Ger, Mary Hoodhood, Kimberly McGuiness, Jorge Munoz, Lisa Negro, Maryann Phillips, Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam, Myrtle Faye Rumph, George J Weiss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294900-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294900-3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talked about his newest book, [Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View]. In the book, Justice Breyer explains the workings of the judiciary in an attempt to gather support for the court and its role in American democracy. Justice Breyer has been on the high court since 1994. Prior to that, he was a judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals based in Boston. He previous books include [Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution], [Breaking the Vicious Circle: Toward Effective Risk Regulation], and [Regulation and its Reform]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295680-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fukuyama discussed his book, [The End of History and the Last Man], in which he contends that the shaping forces of history tend toward liberal democracy, a system in which both free elections and constitutional rights are guaranteed. He also explores the implications of this form of government and questions whether liberty and equality can yield a stable society. Mr. Fukuyama is a former director of the Office of Planning for the U.S. Department of State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24282-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT New York University politics professors explained how autocrats and dictators are able to maintain power by doing whatever is necessary to please the coalition that would help continue their regime. They explored their theory with Associated Press national security editor Anne Gearan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301590-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the work of philosopher and economist F.A. Hayek. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Ronald Hamowy moderated. This Cato Institute Book Forum was held to launch a new edition of F.A. Hayek's [The Constitution of Liberty[, first published in 1960 and recently republished by the University of Chicago Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299902-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about constitutional issues and U.S. foreign policy following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S. Among the topics they addressed were threats posed by terrorists and Islamic extremists, U.S. policy in Iraq and the Middle East, various other threats to U.S. interests overseas, and promotion of democracy in the Muslim world. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. The panel was part of the Claremont Institute 2006 Constitution Day Conference at the Renaissance-Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194349-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194349-2 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT From Cooper Union in New York City, a panel discussion on issues facing Muslims in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States featuring Oxford University professor Tariq Ramadan. This was Prof. Ramadan's first public address in the U.S. since being barred from the country by the Bush administration in 2004. He was joined by Dalia Mogahed, George Packer, and Joan Wallach Scott. Jacob Weisberg of Slate served as moderator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293025-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Bush congratulated the people of Iraq for the successful completion of their referendum on the Iraqi Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189380-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the role of courts in democracies. Among the topics they addressed were judicial procedures, judicial elections, separation of powers, and case volume. They responded to questions from the audience. "The Courts and Constitutional Democracy in America" was part of The American Bar Association's 2012 Leon Jaworski Public Program Series, held at the Woodrow Wilson Center. Other sponsors were Federation of State Humanities Councils, Justice at Stake, League of Women Voters of the United States, and the National Center for State Courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305745-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT In his address to a joint meeting of Congress, Mr. Mandela appealed for support of the struggle for a multi-racial democracy in South Africa. He is only the third private citizen in U.S. history to address the U.S. Congress. Mr. Mandela was a political prisoner in South Africa for 27 years. He was released from prison in April, 1990. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14219-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the rise of large national governments. He gave an historical perspective of freedom starting with its beginnings in the Greek and Roman world to the present, focusing on economic and political issues surrounding the foundation of liberty. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role of the internet in democracy. Among the topics they addressed were bringing technology and the humanities together in educational environments, the role of technology in the information age, and extending liberty and democracy through broader use of the Internet. Sidney Milkis moderated and participants responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289140-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Arundhati Roy talked about her new collection of essays, which covers such topics as the U.S. war on terror, democracy in India, and India-Pakistan relations. During this event, Ms. Roy read from her book and from an essay she recently wrote titled "Walking with the Comrades." The event was hosted by Seattle Arts & Lectures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292857-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ebenstein talked about his book, [Friedrich Hayek: A Biography], published by St. Martins Press. Professor Hayek was an Austrian economist who became a philosopher of liberty in our era, although experts disagree about whether he was a liberal or a conservative. His writings on the legal, political, ethical and economic aspects of a free society have been influential around the world. Several video clips were shown of previous C-SPAN interviewees voicing opinions on Hayek. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164172-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Hannan spoke about his perceptions of American culture and democracy, as well as the lessons of the American Revolution. He portrayed the Revolution as a conservative movement and assessed its impact on world history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298220-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298220-3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Eighty year-old former [New York Times] editor Harrison Salisbury discussed the writing of his most recent book, [Tiananmen Diary: Thirteen Days in June], published by Little, Brown and Company. While working on a documentary of China with a Japanese film crew, Salisbury witnessed the events of June leading up to and including the massacre at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 4, 1989. The book is a polished version of the notes he recorded in his diary while in China. Harrison also discussed the events leading up to the massacre and Chinese personalities such as Deng Xiaoping, Li Peng and Hu Yuobang. He compared and contrasted the "Events of June" to the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and speculated about the future of Chinese politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9545-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Polish union leader Lech Walesa addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress. He talked about the history of freedom and peace in Poland and relations with Soviet Russia. Walesa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9914-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chalmers Johnson talked about his book [Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic], the third installment of his trilogy [American Empire Project] published by Metropolitan Books. Mr. Johnson spoke with Gray Brechin, author of [Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin, and Farewell, Promised Land]. In his book Mr. Johnson argues that the U.S. is now on the verge of internal collapse, due in large part to the vast expenditures required to maintain its ever-expanding empire. He compared the United States to the Roman Republic in its last days as it tried to sustain domestic democracy with an external empire. He also talked about the contradictions in U.S. foreign policy, political philosophy, and potential impact of military operations in Iraq. This program at the Martin Luther King Middle School was sponsored by KPFA Radio, Global Exchange, and Cody's Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197258-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joshua Muravchik talked about his book [The Next Founders: Voices of Democracy in the Middle East], published by Encounter Books. He profiled seven people from the Middle East who are fighting for democracy and political freedom. Mr. Muravchik's subjects, both men and women, come from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Palestine, Kuwait, and Syria. He talked about creating the book and the background and statuses of his subjects. Mr. Muravchik was joined by panelists who commented on his book. They focused on whether the tpe of Middle Eastern liberals portrayed in the book are too small in number, too Westernized, too shallowly rooted in their societies, and too secular in their orientation to be an effective engine of democratic change in the region. The panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Joshua Muravchik's books include [Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism] and [Exporting Democracy]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287074-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Kampfner argues that over the past twenty years several countries have decided to trade freedom and liberty in exchange for economic prosperity. He says that this trend challenges the idea that capitalism and democracy are positively linked. Mr. Kampfner spoke at the Carnegie Council in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293072-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180151-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180151-3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Signer spoke about his book, [Demagogue: The Fight to Save Democracy from It's Worst Enemies] (Palgrave Macmillan; February 3, 2009). He talked about the concept of "demagogues", the research that went into his book, and the implications of demagogues in contemporary society. He was interviewed at the 2009 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia. Michael Signer is a senior national security policy fellow at Third Way and a senior policy advisor at the Center for American Progress. Mr. Signer was John Edwards' foreign policy advisor for his 2008 presidential campaign. He also served as deputy counselor to former Virginia governor Mark Warner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285060-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285060-8 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scholars spoke about the current state of unrest in Egypt and the Middle East, as well as the implications of widespread popular uprisings in the Arab world. There is poor audio quality throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297886-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Cathy Cohen talked about her book, [Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics]. This interview was recorded at the University of Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299941-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The authors discussed their recent book, [China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power], published by Times Books. The husband-and-wife team were formerly based in Beijing, China, and this book is a result of their experiences there. The book details Ms. WuDunn's visit to the village of her immigrant grandfather and her shock at the extreme poverty of its citizens, some of whom are her distant cousins. The authors described the "brutal" birth control policies of present-day China, but also noted some progress in democratic practices, such as the rise of radio "talk shows." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60408-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about public service and civic participation as part of President Obama's agenda during his administration's first six months. Among the topics they addressed were the growth in community service organizations and programs, volunteerism, and public-private partnerships. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287990-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo talked about preparations for November 2011 elections in that country. Other speakers included officials from the Carter Center's Democracy Program and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Both organizations were to be among the groups monitoring the elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300966-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Canadian party leaders met in the second of two debates in English among the party leaders prior to the January 23 Canadian election. Following opening statements, the participants debated questions about topics including ethics, the Canadian Constitution, crime, values, the economy, and national unity. Mr. Paikin moderated the debate. Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is the Liberal Party Leader. Opposition Leader Stephen Harper is the Conservative Party Leader. Other candidates include Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe, New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Jack Layton, and Green Party leader Jim Harris. A consortium of Canadian network television stations and C-Span provided the debate. The party leaders also will participate later in two debates in French. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190614-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Ferguson talked about his book [The Cash Nexus: Money and Power in the Modern World, 1700-2000], published by Basic Books. The book investigates the relationship between politics and economics throughout the past 300 years. In his talk, Mr. Ferguson provides an historical context for modern economic globalization and democratization. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163836-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The author of [The Ayatollah Begs to Differ], argues in his latest book that despite the popular uprising that followed the Iranian elections of 2009, there are many influential, liberal leaders who still believe in the Islamic Republic and a particular brand of Islamic democracy. He discussed this theory with Columbia University's Iranian Studies Professor Hamid Dabashi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295437-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Paul Woodruff talked about his book [First Democracy: The Challenge of an Ancient Idea], published by Oxford University Press. He wrote about the theory and practice of ancient Athenian democracy, including freedom from tyranny, the rule of law, the wisdom of citizens, and general education. He also talked about the roots of American democracy and the degree to which it borrowed principles employed in Athenian politics. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186231-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Shen Tong was a student leader of the pro-democracy demonstrations in China during the spring of 1989. [Almost a Revolution: The Story of a Chinese Student's Journey From Boyhood to Leadership in Tiananmen Square] recounts Shen Tong's involvement in political demonstrations in China during the 1980s. The book is written chronologically and details the events leading up to the Chinese military's attack and dispersal of the protesting students at Tiananmen Square on June 3, 1989. The book also chronicles how Mr. Tong escaped from China after the Tiananmen massacre. He is now a student at Brandeis University and lives in Waltham, Massachusetts. Marianne Yen of [The Washington Post] co-wrote the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15360-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Brett Decker talked about his book, [Bowing to Beijing: How Barack Obama Is Hastening America's Decline and Ushering a Century of Chinese Domination]. He responded to questions from students in the audience at the 19th annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit from the Allison Auditorium of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307095-3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fred Newman spoke about political reform, political organizing, and the value of democracy with Ms. Salit. This was a live version of the "Talk/Talk" series of political discussions they started in 2005. Mr. Newman was a public philosopher who for 30 years has translated the most progressive ideals of the 1960s into effective instruments of social and personal transformation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297991-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297991-3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Current and former Middle East political officials talked about political unrest in the Arab world. Among the topics they addressed were the strength of democracy movements in various countries and the influence of religion on popular demonstrations and protests. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299002-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299002-2 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about democracy. They responded to questions from members of the audience. The panelists were: Scott Martelle, [The Fear Within: Spies, Commies, and American Democracy on Trial]; Barry Siegel, [Claim of Privilege: A Mysterious Plane Crash, A Landmark Supreme Court Case, and the Rise of State Secrets]; and Thaddeus Russell, [A Renegade History of the United States]. "Democracy & Its Discontents" was a Taper Hall panel from the 2011 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299193-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299193-4 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Knight Commission held a forum on recommendations in their report "Informing Communities: Sustaining Democracy in the Digital Age." The report focused on availabilityof information, skills needed to use broadband, and universal service. Following opening remarks and presentations, a panel talked about the use of broadband technology to improve access to and availability of information through on-line sources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289268-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Italian journalist Riccardo Orizio discussed his book [Talk of the Devil: Encounters with Seven Dictators], published by Walker and Company. The book profiles seven infamous leaders whose careers ended in disgrace and who were living in relative obscurity. Based on personal interviews with the subjects and on files Mr. Orizio amassed during his years as a foreign correspondent, the book describes the current lives of the dictators, their perspectives on their former administrations and possible plans for the future. The seven rulers include former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, who, according to Mr. Orizio, feels "only nostalgia" for his regime; Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier of Haiti, who mainly laments the loss of his fortune; and the wife of former Yugoslavian leader Slobodan Milosevic, Mira Markovic. Ms. Markovic describes herself and her husband as "old-fashioned sentimentalists." She also points out that the West formerly supported Kosovo, the location of a base of operations for Osama bin Laden. Following his presentation, Mr. Orizio answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176793-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Author William J. Dobson talked about his book, [The Dictator's Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy], in which he talks about the battle between modern dictators and democracy advocates. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-6 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Roy talked about her book, [An Ordinary Person's Guide to Empire], published by South End Press. Topics included the recent elections in India, the war in Iraq, neoliberalism, and the role of non-governmental organizations. She criticized President George Bush's foreign policy. Following her remarks, Ms. Roy answered questions from members of the audience. Ms. Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her novel, [The God of Small Things]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175344-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the results of a recent Arab American Institute poll on current attitudes in Iraq and countries undergoing political transition. James Zogby said the poll found divergent attitudes among Iraq's ethnic groups and since the war began Iraqis feel they are worst off than prior to the invasion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303279-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303279-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about the concept of "transformational diplomacy", a term that incorporates sovereign self determination in the creation of democratic institutions. She also answered questions from the students, included in these were questions concerning the effects of U.S. hegemony in global stability and diplomacy's role in it, methodology for accessing foreign markets, and the U.S. position on Sudanese violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204028-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jim Glassman, former undersecretary of state for Public Diplomacy in the Bush administration and the founding executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, talked about the role of diplomacy and use of the Internet and social media in political uprisings happening in the Middle East. He explained the logistics of social media, the situation in various nations, and how the demographics of Mideast factor into it. He reacted to a video clip of Secretary of State Clinton speaking at George Washington University on February 15, 2011, about Internet security and finding the right balance between individual liberty and national security. Mr. Glassman also spoke about his book [Safety Net: The Strategy for De-Risking Your Investments in a Time of Turbulence] (Crown Business, 2011). He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298216-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298216-4 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT International dignitaries commemorated the 20th anniversary of "perestroika" in the USSR with a symposium and gala hosted by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The dinner featured steak and caviar and was moderated by Mr. Gittins. President Gorbachev discussed the fall of communism, the rise of democratic governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the nuclear arms race between the United States and Russia. He also reflected on the current state of world affairs and said "America has a right to be a leader... realized through partnership, not domination" as the sole superpower. Former President Clinton praised President Gorbachev for his engineering of perestroika and making the world a better place with new openness and a sense of freedom. He also joked about the Grammy award they won together in 2004 for their recording with actress Sophia Loren of a version of "Peter and the Wolf" for charity. Following his remarks, an excerpt from the documentary [Gorbachev's Revolution] was shown. After the video presentation, General Colin Powell, former National Security Advisor during the last two years of the Reagan Administration, spoke about the end of the Cold War. He thanked President Gorbachev and said that the former Russian leader would go down as a man of great vision. Ted Turner, founder of Cable News Network (CNN), along with 1976 Nobel Laureate Betty Williams, also paid tribute to the work of the former Soviet president. Following the tributes, Mr. Portnow presented President Gorbachev with his Grammy award. Andrei Gavrilov, the first Soviet artist to be granted permission to stay in the West without having to file for political asylum, concluded the dinner with a piano performance. President Gorbachev's remarks were in Russian with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189478-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT African leaders spoke about promoting democracy and African prosperity. Among the topics they addressed were efforts to build democratic institutions following periods of civil war and strife, coordination among international aid organizations, including women in democratic movements, and the role of youth in building prosperity. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311835-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists debated the possibility of successful democracies in Muslim countries. Among the issues they discussed were the need for patience with the democratic process in Muslim countries, reconciliation of democratic and Muslim principles, and Islamists versus non-Islamists candidates. Panelists responded to questions from the audience. "Islamists and Elections: Where Do They Lead?" was part of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' annual Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of the high school section third prize-winning videos, [Land of Opportunity], was produced by Donte Dinish and Sharlene Desima, a 10th and 11th grade students from Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on one of the country's strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Bright House Networks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-16 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT