http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/25623 Tara Sonenshine'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) Tue, 21 May 2013 15:54:26 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=25623&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/25623 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Tara Sonenshine talked about some of the advances and continued challenges for women in the Arab world. She argued the importance of including women in political and social affairs in the Middle East and North Africa. After her remarks, "Women in a Changing Middle East," she was interviewed by former Assistant Secretary of State Wittes and also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311903-1 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:07:40 GMT The top commander of NATO's training mission in Afghanistan and the president of National Defense University talked about the Defense Department's Ministry of Defense Advisers (MoDA) Program, which was created to assist the Afghan government in building its own military and defense capabilities. Topics included how the program is working and efforts to train the Afghan army. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301004-1 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:27:06 GMT Egyptian Assistant Defense Minister Said Elassar made remarks and took questions at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He was part of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, a military council that governed Egypt since former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was forced to leave office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300679-1 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:54 GMT Senator John McCain (R-AZ) talked about the status of U.S. interests in the Middle East. He said the Senate was close to finishing legislation freeing Libyan assets for use by the opposition forces. He also said the U.S. should do everything it could, short of military action, to aid protestors in Syria. Senator McCain, who was the ranking member on the Armed Services Committee, received the Dean Acheson award at this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299604-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 22:08:42 GMT Former presidents of African nations talked about the current situation in North and South Sudan and looked at the future challenges for the region. They also responded to questions from the audience. The Republic of South Sudan was scheduled to declare is formal independence on July 9. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299118-1 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:24:36 GMT Secretary Clinton and President Karzai spoke about relations between the U.S. and Afghanistan, as well as his trip to the U.S. They characterized the visit as highly successful, and said the substantive discussions took the relationship to an even higher level. Among the topics they addressed were levels of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, the transfer of control of detention centers, and continuing security threats in the region. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293498-1 Fri, 14 May 2010 14:26:17 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said international treaties must be strengthened and that the International Atomic Energy Agency be given more resources to provide stability in a world that faces a threat from nuclear weapons proliferation. She also said the Obama administration was committed to working with Russia to reduce each countries' own nuclear weapons and draw up a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289581-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289581-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:52:23 GMT Mr. Hadley talked about the Bush administration's continued commitment to a preemptive defense strategy outlined in a National Security Strategy document, required by law, and released the same day. He said that the doctrine of preemptive war against terrorists and hostile states with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons had grown out of a robust view of America's power and an assertive view of its responsibility to bring change around the world in areas including genocide, human trafficking and AIDS. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. The doctrine committed the administration to speaking out against human rights abuses, holding high-level meetings at the White House with reformers from repressive nations, using foreign aid to support elections and civil society, and applying sanctions against oppressive governments. It also singled out seven nations as prime examples of "despotic systems" -- North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Belarus, Burma and Zimbabwe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191652-1 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 01:18:36 GMT Panelists discussed the lives, roles, and contributions of women. Among the topics addressed were the authors' books, their reasons for writing, and the identities of women. Ms. Sonenshine moderated the panel. Panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. Ms. Gerhart is the author of [The Perfect Wife: The Life and Choices of Laura Bush], published by Simon and Schuster. Ms. Boyd is the author of [Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston], published by Scribner. Ms. Nafisi is the author of [Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books], published by Random House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181240-1 Sun, 11 Apr 2004 11:27:33 GMT Former social secretaries spoke about organizing and entertaining at White House events over the years. They related personal recollections of the events and spoke about how various presidents and first ladies approached entertaining at the residence. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162273-1 Tue, 20 Feb 2001 01:35:28 GMT Educators and policy analysts examined relations between the United States and Russia in the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact following the Cold War. They discussed the current troubles in Russia in the context of geopolitics, explaining that a resolution is forthcoming in the form of either another autocracy or a strengthened republic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123424-1 Wed, 19 May 1999 08:08:24 GMT Ms. Noonan has a new book, [Simply Speaking]. She was a speech writer for President Reagan and also wrote for President Bush when he was a presidential candidate. The guests debated current issues and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100588-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/100588-1 Thu, 19 Feb 1998 12:44:00 GMT Participants in this forum talked about the cost of economic sanctions, when they work and whether or not U.S. policy regarding economic sanctions needs to change. Following their discussion, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96262-1 Thu, 04 Dec 1997 03:12:00 GMT A discussion on foreign policy following the Cold War was held at the Brookings Institution. Panelists discussed the role of the United States in foreign conflicts and looked at America's changing role as the century draws to a close. The panelists also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92626-1 Sat, 11 Oct 1997 02:17:00 GMT Advocates on both sides of the abortion issue discussed why it is so contentious and the possibilities for reaching a consensus. They examined such factors as religion and the dualistic nature of the pro-life and pro-choice debate. They also took questions and comments from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75521-1 Tue, 01 Oct 1996 00:26:00 GMT Participants talked about their political careers and what qualities women need to be successful in the political arena. They also discussed the need for more women in politics. Ms. Kunin is a former governor and Ms. Martin is a former state legislator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69608-1 Tue, 30 Jan 1996 09:38:00 GMT In a panel discussion titled, [Washington Through the Eyes of the Women Who Cover It], participants discussed Washington politics from their own perspectives as female journalists. There was a particular focus on budget issues due to the current heated debate on this topic. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68496-1 Wed, 22 Nov 1995 20:16:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Israeli Prime Minister Rabin was assassinated in Jerusalem yesterday. Scenes from outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shown live, as well as clips from last night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68155-1 Sun, 05 Nov 1995 13:02:00 GMT The panelists discussed economic trends, legislation and policies and how they affect women. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64708-1 Tue, 25 Apr 1995 04:10:00 GMT Five female correspondents from both television and the print media discussed the impact of recent legislation on women and minorities. They also discussed media coverage of female and minority politicians. Following brief opening remarks, they took questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52593-1 Mon, 29 Nov 1993 17:30:00 GMT Four female correspondents discussed the 1992 presidential and congressional campaigns and their impact on women in America in front of a large luncheon audience. Issues brought up in the discussion included media coverage of the campaigns, the candidates' strategies concerning women and minority voters, and the increased number of women and minorities in the next session of Congress. The panel members responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34501-1 Thu, 12 Nov 1992 01:36:00 GMT The Freedom Forum sponsored a conference entitled, "The Politics of Polarization: Diversity and the Media," which focused on the role the media play in accentuating differences between groups in society through reporting style. In the forum "Women v. Women," panel members discussed media reporting that polarizes groups of women against each other. Panel members responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32851-1 Thu, 01 Oct 1992 09:35:00 GMT