http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/8066 Carl Gershman'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) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:54:01 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=8066&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/8066 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Samantha Power gave the keynote address at a Brookings Institution conference on foreign policies of emerging-market democracies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299068-1 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:01:34 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) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292175-1 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:38:53 GMT Former student protesters who took part in demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in 1989 and others delivered remarks at a commemorative ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Democracy Movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286832-1 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:03:19 GMT Panelists spoke about u.S. foreign policy and efforts to promote democracy in other countries and regions. Among the topics they addressed were the effectiveness of programs to spread American beliefs in human rights policy, potential backlash to the "Americanization" of other cultures, the goals and methods of U.S. public diplomacy, and effective foreign policy strategies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282798-1 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:54:14 GMT Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made opening remarks about a range of democracy promotion issues at the the inaugural meeting of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion (ACDP). Secretary Rice established the committee to convene external experts to provide her and the sdministrator of the Agency for International Development with advice on issues related to democracy promotion in the formulation and implementation of foreign policy and foreign assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195283-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195283-1 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:13:12 GMT Andrei Piontkovsky talked about his volume of essays, [Another Look at Putin's Soul], published by Hudson Institute Press. The collection analyzes Russian domestic and foreign policy from 2001-06, especially President Putin's declaratory shift from solidarity with the U.S. after September 11 ("Americans, we are with you") to his comparison of America to "Comrade Wolf"(who) "knows whom to eat"and eats without listening." He argued that Russia and the West cannot remain divided in the face of serious joint challenges. Moderated by Mr. Weitz, the panelists discussed Mr. Piontkovsky's book. Topics included the upcoming G-8 Summit in Russia, the complexity of the U.S.-Russian relationship, Chechnya, political parties, and whether President Putin is an oligarch. The participants also responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193342-1 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:58:04 GMT A panel discussion was held on moving towards a coherent approach to promoting the rule of law. The panelists discussed human rights and poverty issues including developing a culture of citizenship; an independent, efficient, and accountable judiciary; the training of government officials; and the education of the citizenry. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Gershman moderated the panel, which was part of the American Bar Association's International Rule of Law Symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189854-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189854-3 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:17:58 GMT Mr. Gershman talked about efforts to promote democracy abroad. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181264-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181264-4 Mon, 05 Apr 2004 13:02:55 GMT Panelists talked about human rights, conditions for dissidents, and North Korean refugees. Among the issues they addressed were conditions in North Korean labor camps, Chinese repatriation of refugees, and efforts by non-governmental organizations to help solve the abuses. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174062-1 Tue, 03 Dec 2002 01:01:34 GMT Mr. Gershman and Mr. Goodman talked about how the U.S. needs to promote democracy as it provides military and monetary support around the world. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169392-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169392-4 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 14:05:16 GMT Ms. Bonner and others spoke about human rights policies in Russia, concentrating on actions in the region of Chechnya. Translation into English was performed by an interpreter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165342-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2001 21:45:15 GMT For the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Mr. Lindberg moderated two panels who discussed the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Eastern Block. Among the issues they discussed were the Soviet economy, U.S. foreign policy and economic policy in the Reagan administration, and military strategy in the 1980s. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153401-1 Tue, 09 Nov 1999 06:06:28 GMT Participants gathered to pay homage to labor leader Lane Kirkland. President Clinton described him as "the very embodiment of the cause of freedom," and praised him for his life's work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152308-1 Sat, 25 Sep 1999 03:14:46 GMT Foreign Minister Geremek discussed Poland's inclusion in NATO and its transition to a democratic government. He focused on the sense of security that membership in NATO had provided. He also stated that democracy and a free market must coincide for either to be effective. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122712-1 Fri, 23 Apr 1999 04:46:23 GMT In a symposium commemorating the Marshall Plan, speakers and panels discussed the ramifications of economic cooperation between the U.S., Europe and the Soviet Union as well as continuing security considerations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69340-1 Sat, 13 Jan 1996 13:00:00 GMT Ms. Starovoitova talked about recent events in the Soviet Union. She discussed the results of the break up of the Soviet empire. She also answered questions on a variety of related topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22168-1 Mon, 21 Oct 1991 14:18:00 GMT Ms. Dobriansky and Mr. Gershman presented the results of the international conference on democracy sponsored by the U.S. Information Agency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29256-1 Wed, 17 Apr 1991 17:36:00 GMT The panelists talked about how the Persian Gulf war has brought the possibility and idea of democracy to the forefront. Mr. Dessouki called the war "a culmination of human drama." The war has galvanized many of the Arab people and states in the region. It also changed the balance of power between and within countries and demonstrated the weaknesses of many of the ruling regimes. These changes have opened the door for democracy. The panelists talked specifically about their own countries of Egypt, Turkey, Algeria, and Kuwait, and the changes toward more democratic systems which are occurring. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17565-1 Tue, 16 Apr 1991 09:45:00 GMT The panelists reminded the audience that although there has been a wave of democratic reform in the world, there are still countries ruled by dictators. Democratic activists in these countries are persecuted or are in exile. The panelists described their personal experiences striving for democracy under dictatorial rule. They represented the countries of Vietnam, China, the Sudan, and Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17561-1 Tue, 16 Apr 1991 05:20:00 GMT The panelists discussed the transition from communism to democracy in Eastern and Central Europe. Mr. Gershman described the situation as an unfinished revolution. Democratic gains may be more difficult to come by in the immediate future now that the initial gains have been made. He said that dispute the significant gains, the roots of democracy are shallow and the possibility for backslide into an authoritarian situation are very real. Mr. Brzezinski said of the current democratic transformation, "there is not precedent for it. There is no concept and there is no model." The panelists discussed the actual stages and problematics associated with political and economic change in Eastern and Central Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17558-1 Tue, 16 Apr 1991 01:10:17 GMT The panelists discussed the dramatic events that have been taking place to bring democracy to Latin America. Despite the attention the end of the Cold War and the Persian Gulf has received, they told the audience that the democratic revolution of the 1980s really began in Latin America. Virtually all of the North Hemisphere has moved, in some measure, to embrace Democratic forms of government and tried to put in place market-oriented economic systems. The next challenge for Latin America is to strengthen and deepen the legitimacy of their new democratic systems. The panelists represented Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and Nicaragua. They gave detailed perspectives from their own country and described how their country related to Latin America in general. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17560-1 Tue, 16 Apr 1991 03:13:00 GMT Mr. Zaslavsky discussed political reforms in the U.S.S.R. and what he calls the end of perestroika. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13142-1 Sat, 14 Jul 1990 00:03:49 GMT Highlights of the Third International Council Conference include a speech by Secretary Mosbacher and a panel entitled "Ascendancy of the Democratic Idea." Organized in 1987, the council consists of private, foreign and American leaders in business, journalism, publishing, communications and international trade. The council's primary role is to exchange views and information with Bush administration officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12117-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12117-1 Thu, 03 May 1990 02:51:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7316-1 Sat, 06 May 1989 13:03:00 GMT