http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/83668 Paul Pillar'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, 18 Jun 2013 06:33:33 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=83668&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/83668 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Foreign policy experts talked about some of the challenges facing the next White House administration, including Iran's nuclear program, Israeli-Palestinian tensions, and the continuing unrest in Egypt and Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:31:17 GMT Panelists discussed U.S. strategy for the Afghanistan war, the cost of operations, counterinsurgency goals, threats to regional security, and peace negotiations. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299139-1 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:08:42 GMT A bipartisan group of scholars, business executives, former government officials and journalists known as the Afghanistan Study Group released a report on the war. It recommended changes in U.S. policy and strategy. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295362-1 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:57:36 GMT Christopher Preble, a co-editor, and Paul Pillar, a contributor to the book, spoke about [Terrorizing Ourselves: Why U.S. Counterterrorism Policy is Failing and How to Fix It] (Cato Institute, 2010). The book took a critical look at U.S. counter-terrorism policy and argues that better alternatives should pursued. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294312-1 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:55:59 GMT Panelists talked about the first year of the Obama administration's counterterrorism policies. Topics included the attempted Christmas Day bombing of Northwest Flight 253. Following their remarks they responded to audience members' questions. Following the panel discussion David Benjamin delivered the keynote address. He talked about U.S. efforts in Yemen in the wake of the bombing attempt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291298-1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:45:05 GMT Panelists spoke about spoke about U.S. policy in Afghanistan and counterinsurgency strategy. Among the topics they addressed were military troop levels needed to support a counterinsurgency strategy, the role of Afghan security forces, and potential costs of increased military operations. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289694-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289694-2 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:48:53 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 Witnesses testified about U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, focusing on counterinsurgency, regional stability issues, and training of Afghan forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289462-1 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:52:41 GMT A panel discussion was held on U.S. counterterrorism strategies for the future as outlined in a new paper, "Strategic Counterterrorism," written by Daniel Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin talked about the drawbacks of using military force in combating terrorism and elaborated on the need for a positive agenda for the Muslim world. Following Mr. Benjamin's remarks, panel members responded. Daniel Byman made introductory remarks and moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281978-1 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:28:08 GMT Military experts testified about regional and global threats from Iran and the possible consequences of U.S. military action on Iranian citizens. Topics included the stability of Iraq and Afghanistan, the consequences for Turkey and Pakistan, retaliation by terrorists, strategy considerations, Iran nuclear capabilities, and the need for open discussion with the U.S. public. Colonel Gardiner is a former National War College professor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202312-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:08:48 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 The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held an oversight hearing on how pre-war intelligence was used in regard to Iraq. Former CIA and State Department officials and others talked about their experiences and the key episodes in the history of pre-Iraq War intelligence gathering. Topics included understanding what happened in the decision to go to war in Iraq, the lack of intelligence sharing, predicting the costs of restoring Iraq after a war, the responsibility for intelligence in the future, winning the war of ideas against al-Qaeda, and understanding the nature of the enemy. Michael Smith, the reporter who uncovered the "Downing Street memo," participated by remote video connection from London. Rod Barton participated by telephone. Mr. Cirincione co-authored, [WMD in Iraq: Evidence and Implications.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193159-1 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:35:45 GMT Paul Pillar talked about U.S. intelligence policy and the war in Iraq. Mr. Pillar was the CIA National Intelligence Officer for Near East and South Asia from 2000-2005. In a recent article in [Foreign Affairs], he argued that during the run-up to the invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration disregarded the intelligence community's expertise, politicized the intelligence process, and selected unrepresentative raw intelligence to make its public case. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191221-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191221-4 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:21:43 GMT Daniel Benjamin and Steve Simon talked about their book [The Next Attack: The Failure of the War on Terror and a Strategy for Getting it Right], published by Times Books. In the book, the authors showed how the terrorist threat is evolving, with a broadening array of tactics, an army of new fighters and a widening base of support in the global Muslim community. They made the case that America has the capacity to stem the tide of Islamic terrorism, but that this will require a far-reaching and creative new strategy, one that is less militarized and more committed to reform. They also argued that America's increasing tendency to frame the conflict in religious terms has undermined our ability to advance our interests. After their presentation, the authors were joined in a panel discussion. After the discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Daniel Benjamin and Steve Simon are also the authors of [The Age of Sacred Terror], published by Random House. Paul Pillar was deputy chief of the Counterterrorist Center at the CIA and is the author of [Terrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy], published by Brookings Institution Press. U.S Senator Jack Reed is a member of the Armed Services Committee. Mr. Woodward is the author of [Plan of Attack] and of [Bush at War], both published by Simon and Schuster. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189756-1 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 07:30:04 GMT Witnesses testified about intelligence gathering practices prior to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. and intelligence on several past terrorist attacks. Among the topics they addressed were past successes and failures in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing among agencies, and the accuracy of most intelligence information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173085-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173085-1 Wed, 09 Oct 2002 06:09:30 GMT Mr. Pillar discussed his book [Terrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy] and the future threats of terrorism around the world. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163952-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163952-3 Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:38:03 GMT Forum members discussed the United States role in combating terrorism around the world. Wednesday marked the five-year anniversary of the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing. They discussed the significance the bombing had restructuring the way in which the government combats terrorism. They also responded to audience comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156671-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156671-1 Fri, 21 Apr 2000 22:55:38 GMT