http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/20722 Robert Perito's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks 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, 24 May 2013 15:59:36 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=20722&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/20722 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} 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) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309258-1 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:02:10 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about U.S. assistance to civilian law enforcement in developing countries. Among the issues they addressed were the administration and operation of training programs for foreign police, levels of mistrust of police forces in some developing nations, and lessons learned from past programs in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and dozens of other countries. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300383-1 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:36:48 GMT Panelists talked about the role Pakistan's military might playin securing Afghanistan when the U.S. withdraws from the country. Among the topics they addressed the structure of the military, the size of the force required, as well as the military's unique place within the government. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299123-1 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:34:24 GMT General P.K. Keen spoke about the U.S. aid and relief mission in Haiti and progress made in reconstruction efforts following a devastating earthquake earlier in the year. He was followed by a panel who spoke about the aid efforts, future challenges facing Haiti, and various aspects of the internal relief efforts. They answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293867-1 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:37:06 GMT Witnesses testified on reconstruction and stabilization roles and responsibilities, planning and cooperation across U.S. government agencies, and sustainability by host governments when assessing potential projects in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292196-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292196-2 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:34:35 GMT A hearing was held on the expanding role of the military in foreign policy. The first panel of witnesses consisted of state and defense department officials. The second panel comprised experts, practitioners, and representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Questions and testimony focused on why the military role is increasing, interagency coordination, and the foreign policy implications of the military's expanding role. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280180-1 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:31:51 GMT Moderated by Mr. Perito, members of the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) talked about the effectiveness of the program. They were embedded with Brigade Combat Teams in Iraq that were part of the "surge" of U.S. forces in Baghdad, Anbar and Erbil, and talked about their experiences and made recommendations for the future. They said that civilian contractors are replacing the military reservists as the Brigade Combat Teams begin to return to the U.S. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. Provincial Reconstruction Teams are small military units that assist local authorities in Iraq and Afghanistan to improve security, governance, and the economy to deliver essential services. There are now 25 PRTs in each country, most led by the U.S. and some by allies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203913-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:32:48 GMT Robert Perito talked about the Iraq Study Group report. He was a member of the Military and Security Working Group which advised members of the Iraq Study Group about the necessary level of U.S. troop involvement in Iraq and the status of the Iraqi security forces. He answered questions from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195547-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195547-7 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:46:14 GMT The U.S. Institute of Peace's Haiti Working Group held a forum on the future of Haiti. They talked about elections on February 7th, 2006 and their roles as international observers, the outcome of the elections, political stability and recent trends in the political structures of the country, and future challenges to democracy in Haiti. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191322-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:40:12 GMT The guest discussed policy guidance and direction in restoring peace and order in post-conflict areas. He specifically talked about economic reconstruction in Iraq and the conflicts preventing it. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177893-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177893-4 Sun, 24 Aug 2003 12:24:46 GMT Mr. Perito discussed the impact that Chinese immigratns are having on U.S. immigration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48749-1 Fri, 13 Aug 1993 12:40:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on China's use of forced labor to produce goods for export to the United States. Mr. Perito testified that information gathered by Mr. Wu, a former Chinese political prisoner, on a recent trip to China provided strong evidence that China was using its political prisoners to produce goods for export to the U.S., despite stringent regulations prohibiting the importation of goods to the U.S. produced by forced labor. A short video segment from the television show "60 Minutes" was shown to the subcommittee before the testimony, in which a hidden camera carried by Mr. Wu during his trip to China recorded scenes of forced labor from Chinese prisons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21474-1 Tue, 24 Sep 1991 09:05:29 GMT