http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/47233 Michael O'Hanlon'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) Sat, 18 May 2013 18:09:17 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=47233&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/47233 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Foreign policy experts talked about North Korea, recent escalation of tensions prompted by threats of a North Korean missile test, and how the United States should adjust foreign policy toward the isolated nation. U.S. intelligence agencies had recently declassified one sentence in a report that stated that North Korea may have a nuclear device small enough to fit on a missile. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312099-1 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:59 GMT General John Allen talked about his time from mid-2011 through February 2013 as commander of the U.S. and NATO mission in Afghanistan. Topics included the progress by the Afghan National Security Forces, his relationship with President Hamid Karzai, insider attacks in Afghanistan, and future objectives in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311708-1 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:04:31 GMT Michael O'Hanlon talked about the U.S. missile defense capability. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the 30th anniversary of President Reagan's "Star Wars" speech, North Korea's recent nuclear weapons tests, Iran and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311702-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311702-6 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:24:02 GMT General Raymond T. Odierno spoke about the future of the Army. Among the topics he addressed were the potential of budget sequestration, the future size and readiness capabilities of the U.S. Army, and planned troop withdrawals from Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311019-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:16:36 GMT Panelists, including men and women who served in the military, talk about their experiences with integration, and give their recommendations on how best to proceed now that the restriction on women in combat has been removed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310750-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310750-3 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:33:11 GMT General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) talked about the evolution of the Joint Special Operations Command and the pursuit of al-Qaeda in Iraq, in particular the terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Bruce Riedel, a 30-year veteran of the CIA, interviewed General McChrystal, before moderating a discussion with the audience. "The Evolution of Joint Special Operations Command and the Pursuit of al Qaeda in Iraq: A Conversation with General Stanley A. McChrystal" was held by the 21st Century Defense Initiative at Brookings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310633-1 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:03:45 GMT Robert Hale gave the keynote address at a Brookings Institution forum on the potential effects of Defense Department sequestration budget cuts on national security, including the possibility of lost jobs and decreased military readiness. He talked about how the national debt has also impacted the nation's security. He outlined three goals to accommodate funding decreases: strategy, more efficient use of funds, and more stability in budget size and process. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Following Mr.Hale, panelists talked about topics including cybersecurity, U.S.-China relations, and European allies, before answering questions from audience members. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The cuts had been delayed until March 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310232-1 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:28:54 GMT Participants talked about the differences between President Obama and Mitt Romney in defense department policy and national security. Among the topics they addressed were approaches to economic and fiscal challenges, as well as the tax increases and defense cuts scheduled for automatic implementation and sequestration in January 2013. Marvin Kalb noted that economists have said that if sequestration moved through, it would bring about a second recession. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308068-1 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:00:45 GMT Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron Neumann in his remarks said that the U.S. is hurting its own cause by not projecting "an image of steadiness" in the country. Alex Thier presented a long list of accomplishments in Afghanistan, including improvements in education, energy and health. The program includes questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306896-1 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:32:58 GMT Military experts testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on the progress of Afghan security forces as NATO forces are scheduled to withdraw from the country in 2014. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306844-1 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:58:57 GMT Panelists talked about Defense Department budget cuts set for January 2013 as a result of sequestration. Sequestration refers to the automatic federal budget cuts required by the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306775-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306775-2 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:21:45 GMT Senate Armed Services Committee Member Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) gave the keynote address at a Brookings Institution event on the implications of Defense Department budget cuts set for January 2013 as a result of sequestration. Sequestration refers to the automatic federal budget cuts required by the Budget Control Act of 2011. She discussed the effect of the cuts on jobs and the economy, and congressional proposals that could replace the legislation. After her speech, she answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306775-1 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:32:58 GMT Robert Kagan moderated a discussion with the three co-authors of [Bending History: Barack Obama's Foreign Policy]. They talked about President Obama's foreign policy successes and failures and responded to questions from members of the audience at the Brookings Institution.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304853-1 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:16:33 GMT General David Petraeus, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, and Michael O'Hanlon spoke at the Reserve Officers Association Symposium. They talked about meeting national security challenges in a tight budget environment and what the future held for both the CIA and NASA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304018-1 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:53 GMT Experts talked about U.S. strategy in the Asia Pacific region. Among the top[ics they addressed were recent agreements with several Pacific Rim nations for military cooperation with the U.S., China's role in the region, relations with Taiwan, and U.S. strategic goals in the Pacific. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303134-1 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:03:18 GMT Panelists talked about their recommendations to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302805-1 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:00:46 GMT The Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion examining the impact of the deficit reduction deal on American national security and foreign policy. They said tax reform that increases revenue and entitlement reform were essential to the successfulness of the newly-formed joint super committee. The bipartisan, 12-member board was charged with cutting the budget deficit by about $1.5 trillion by the next Thanksgiving. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301021-1 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:08:06 GMT Lieutenant General William Caldwell, commander of the NATO training mission in Afghanistan, spoke and was interviewed by Michael O'Hanlon about the training of Afghanistan's army and police forces in their preparations for the reduction of U.S. and NATO troops. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299878-1 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:02:06 GMT Marine Corps Commandant James Amos was interviewed by Michael O'Hanlon at the Brookings Institution. General Amos talked about U.S. challenges in Afghanistan, and the military budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299729-1 Thu, 26 May 2011 19:59:54 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of U.S. military actions in Libya. Among the issues they addressed were the purpose of the mission, the constitutionality of U.S. involvement in the conflict, and President Obama's national address on the topic. At the end of the program, audience members posed questions for members of the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298692-1 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:35:30 GMT General David Petraeus, who was in Washington D.C., for the week to testify before Congress, talked about the status of the war in Afghanistan. During the interview he talked about the war being the longest war in which the U.S. has ever fought, President Karzai and Afghan security forces, and Pakistan. He also answered written questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298570-1 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:01:06 GMT Panelists talked about the links between the defense and commercial sectors of the U.S. economy and the critical need for engineers and scientists in the U.S. to remain globally competitive. They also discussed the defense industry as a means for preventing attacks as well as for building strong trade relations. They responded to questions from the audience. This program was part of a day-long Brookings Institution program on innovative economic growth strategies for government and business sectors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297463-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297463-3 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:18:48 GMT Brookings Institution scholars talked about the need to reduce the U.S. defense budget, and its impact on the national debt and national security. Topics included weapons modernization and China. Alice Rivlin and and Michael O'Hanlon suggested reducing the defense budget while Robert Kagan argued that reducing the defense budget while the United States faces so many dangers from abroad is too risky. The program included questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297221-1 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:53:18 GMT Academics talked about the prospects of Senate passage of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296770-1 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:03:42 GMT Participants talked about India's military and military strategy. The co-authors of a new book on India's military were among a panel of analysts who spoke about their predictions of a major Indian rearmament, and how the expansion would affect relations with neighboring Pakistan. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295333-1 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:51:06 GMT A former Pakistani ambassador and scholars on Afghanistan and Pakistan talked about the state of the U.S. mission and the future of international involvement in the military and civilian effort in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the effectiveness of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, Pakistani views of the U.S., the Afghan government, and the Taliban and al-Qaida. Following their discussion, panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295152-1 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:43:36 GMT Panelists talked about the findings of a joint study by the liberal-leaning Brookings Institution and conservative-leaning American Enterprise Institute study on the future of nuclear arms reduction. The event took place three days after President Obama announced that the U.S. and Russia had reached an agreement on an updated Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). Topics included the new agreement, the strategy of nuclear deterrence, and the concept of "global zero," meaning a nuclear-free world. Following their discussion, participants responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292771-1 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:29:11 GMT Michael O'Hanlon interviewed General David Petraeus about U.S. policy in Iraq, Afghanistan,and Pakistan. Among the topics he addressed were troop levels in Afghanistan and potential plans to mount a "surge" in military forces, the security threat posed by al-Qaida and the Taliban, and political stability in the region. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289977-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289977-4 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:50:11 GMT Panelists spoke about spoke about U.S. policy in Afghanistan and counterterrorism strategy. Among the issues they addressed were the degree to which the U.S. should consider Afghanistan a national security interest, the nature of military operations against the Taliban and al-Qaida, regional political stability, and military troop levels in the region. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289694-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289694-3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:43:35 GMT Panelists assessed President Barack Obama's policy options for Afghanistan. Among the issues they addressed were counter terrorism and counterinsurgency strategies, increased troop levels in Afghanistan, levels of public trust in the recent Afghan presidential elections, and threats posed by Taliban forces in Pakistan. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289495-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289495-1 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:18:59 GMT Panelists talked about the prospects for Afghanistan's future, assessing the outcome of the Afghan presidential election, and the implications for future American policy in Afghanistan. They also talked about military operations and meeting security challenges in the region. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288529-1 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:01:53 GMT Michael O'Hanlon talked about foreign policy in Afghanistan with respect to Secretary Gates' announcement that the army troop size would expand by 22,000. Mr. O'Hanlon responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287863-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287863-2 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:00:05 GMT Participants spoke about North Korean nuclear aspirations and recent underground nuclear and missile flight tests conducted by North Korea. They also talked about U.S. and international reaction to the tests, frustrations of the international community in negotiation with Kim Jong Il's government, and threats to regional security posed by nuclear proliferation. THey also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286615-1 Thu, 28 May 2009 06:03:41 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff talked about homeland security. He reflected upon the department's progress to date and challenges that may faced over the next five years, with a particular focus on the nation's critical infrastructure. He also talked about how best to address certain vulnerabilities in the twenty-first century. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Michael O'Hanlon made introductory remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280920-1 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:42:05 GMT A panel discussion was held titled "Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan: U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges This Fall and Beyond." After their opening remarks and initial discussion, the panelists responded to audience members' questions. Michael O'Hanlon moderated. Kenneth Pollack is the author of [A Path Out of the Desert: A Grand Strategy for America in the Middle East] published by Random House. Bruce Riedel is the author of [The Search for al Qaeda: Its Leadership, Ideology, and Future], to be released by Brookings Institution Press later in the year. Jeremy Shapiro is the primary researcher on Brookings' Afghanistan Index, a detailed examination of the NATO mission in that country. Michael O'Hanlon assists with that project. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280330-1 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:01:12 GMT Transportation Secretary Peters spoke about the nation's infrastructure and challenges faced by national, state and local authorities. She also outlined some solutions involving new technology and increased investments. She responded to questions from members of the audience following her speech. Following her presentation a panel spoke about solutions to transportation problems and targeted improvements to the national transportation infrastructure. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205077-1 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:57:12 GMT The authors talked about the release of [Iraq: The Way Ahead], the fourth and final report of the Iraq Planning Group. Topics included the end of the Iraq civil war, Iraq's current status, where it is headed, the results of the U.S. troop 'surge', withdrawal of U.S. troops, the central government, conflict among the religious factions, and the Iraqi army. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204523-1 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:03:11 GMT A panel discussion was held on the crisis in Pakistan and the implications for United States foreign policy. Topics included the history of U.S. policy toward Pakistan, reasons why counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan is not working as well as anticipated, and tensions between Pakistan and India. Discussion primarily centered on the Pakistani military situation. Following the discussion panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203301-1 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:30:02 GMT The panelists discussed topics about which they have written, including rethinking defense planning, the base realignment and closure process, and the politics of defense planning. They responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203043-1 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:59:01 GMT Carlos Pascal moderated a panel discussion titled, "The Way Forward in Iraq: An Examination of the Petraeus-Crocker Progress Report." Topics included an analysis of the Iraq situation, the contents of the Petraeus-Crocker report, the sustainability of U.S. policy, troop withdrawal scheduling, the costs of the war in Iraq, and the viability of Iraq as a state. After their presentations, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200984-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:33:25 GMT James Phillips moderated a panel discussion titled, "Reporting on the Report: Assessing Progress in Iraq." The panelists talked about the congressional debate on U.S. Iraq policy after the release of the Bush administration's progress report on Iraq. They also talked about the testimony of report authors General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker at congressional committee hearings. Topics included the effect of the shift to the 'surge' strategy on security in Iraq, the prospects for political progress in Iraq, and the implications for the future of Iraq and for U.S. policy. Code Pink members interrupted the program to protest the war in Iraq at the beginning and later during the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200988-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:03:30 GMT A panel discussion was moderated by Rand Beers among the authors of three recent reports about possible post-surge U.S. strategies in Iraq. After their presentations the participants responded to audience members' questions. Brian Katulis and Lawrence Korb presented "Strategic Reset," a report from The Center for American Progress. They urged the United States to look beyond the situation in Iraq in order to counter the threat from global terrorist groups and ensure stability throughout the Middle East and Gulf region by developing a new overall Middle East strategy. Shawn Brimley and Michele Flournoy presented "Phased Transition," a report from The Center for New American Security. They identified specific steps the Bush administration can take to secure America's enduring interests in Iraq with no al Qaeda safe havens, no regional war, and no genocide. They also suggested plans for subsequent phases while also preparing for the worst. Michael O'Hanlon and Carlos Pascual presented "The Case for Soft Partition in Iraq," a report from the Brookings Institution. They suggested that the Iraqis, with the assistance of the international community, divide their country into three main regions which would each assume primary responsibility for its own security and governance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199931-1 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:47:41 GMT Michael O'Hanlon and Edward Joseph talked about their newly released Saban Center policy paper, "The Case for Soft Partition in Iraq," which presents an alternative plan for stabilizing Iraq. They said their ideas were built on the ideas of Senator Joseph Biden and would be somewhat like the partition of Bosnia. The insistence on keeping centralized authority is helping propel the current sectarian violence. For instance, Sunnis believe that the government is inherently biased against them. Soft partition would retain the integrity of Iraq, while having separate areas for Shi'a, Sunnis, and Kurds. Unfortunately the plan would involve substantial population movements because Iraq is very "mixed." After their presentation they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199559-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199559-1 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:40:17 GMT The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing to assess military policy and current conditions in Iraq. Witnesses testified about the roots of sectarian tensions in the country, ethnic differences is various portions of the country, prospects for political cooperation between different factions, and perceptions of the role of the U.S. in fostering cooperation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196115-1 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:00:50 GMT Michael O'Hanlon talked about employment and security in Iraq. Topics included unemployment figures, the difficulty of conducting surveys, the definition of jobs, the role of oil in Iraq, and job training. Video clips were shown of interviews with Iraqis who commented on unemployment and the Iraqi economy. O'Hanlon was an adviser to the Iraq Study Group on the economy and reconstruction of Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195901-1 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:01:35 GMT Frederick Kagan talked about his book [Finding The Target: The Transformation of American Military Policy], published by Encounter Books. He blames the problems America is facing in both Iraq and Afghanistan on poor military planning. He said that the Bush administration has a misunderstanding of war and has to focus on more than just defeating the enemy but also on obtaining the political objectives of the battle. Mr. Kagan was joined in discussion by Michael O'Hanlon, author of [Hard Power: The New Politics of National Security], published by Basic Books. They responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195266-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195266-1 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 23:30:49 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on new of the day. Mr. O'Hanlon spoke about the possible implications of a North Korean nuclear weapons test. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194419-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194419-1 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:00:00 GMT Homeland security officials spoke about the state of homeland security and initiatives to improve critical infrastructure protection and emergency response operations. The panel, moderated by Mr. Falkenrath, focused on the preparations for a terrorist attack within the U.S. or response to a natural disaster. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192791-1 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 18:01:44 GMT Co-authors Gordon and Trainor talked about their book [Cobra II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq], published by Pantheon, at a book launching reception hosted by The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the World Security Institute. Topics included battles, strategies, the insurgency, and attempts to form a post-Saddam government in Iraq. Following remarks by the authors, a panel of experts on foreign affairs commented on the book. The participants also answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191661-1 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:30:52 GMT The Brookings Institution, in conjunction with The Help Group of Los Angeles and others, held a conference to examine policy proposals for expanding the availability and affordability of early intervention for autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Firestone moderated the second panel of the conference, which was titled "The Promise of Modern Treatment Methods." Using charts and graphs, the panelists discussed the treatment of autism, effects on development levels, and research results. Dr. Greenspan also presented a video. Then, a panel discussion was held titled "What's Wrong with Current National Policy and How to Fix it." Using charts and graphs, the panelists discussed treatment of autism, developmental differences, prevalence of diagnosis, and current practices. Mr. O'Hanlon moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190381-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190381-2 Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:32:31 GMT