http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/91538 Peter Bergen'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) Sun, 19 May 2013 05:58:25 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=91538&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/91538 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Military and policy experts testified on the the constitutional and statutory authority for targeted killings with aerial drones of American terrorist suspects overseas. In his opening remarks, Yemini youth activist Farea Al-Muslimi talked about the drone strike that hit his village in Yemen to kill a suspected terrorist, which also caused many civilian casualties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312317-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:46:00 GMT Opponents of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center argued for closure of the facility. They talked about the impact of the prison on U.S. credibility, the number of trials held in the 11 years the prison has been open, bills passed by Congress that prevent the release of prisoners, and the legitimacy of military commissions. They all criticized President Obama for failing to close the facility and for not vetoing a 2012 defense bill that barred the transfer of detainees. Morris Davis in his remarks said that Guantanamo Bay had served as "a warning light rather than a guiding light" to the rest of the world. The program contains language that some may find objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310327-1 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:02:35 GMT Peter Bergen and a panel of contributors to the book, [Talibanistan: Negotiating the Borders Between Terror, Politics and Religion] talked about the threat posed by extremists who operate in the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310256-1 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:31 GMT Patrick Tyler talked about his book, [Fortress Israel: The Inside Story of the Military Elite Who Run the Country - And Why They Can't Make Peace], in which he reveals the influence that Israeli military leaders have had in shaping Israeli government policy since the country's founding. During this event hosted by the New America Foundation in Washington, DC, Mr. Tyler was joined by New America Foundation National Security Studies Program director, Peter Bergen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309644-1 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:03:24 GMT Former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter, former Afghan ambassador to the U.S. Said Jawad, and others talked about American relations with Pakistan as U.S. winds down its involvement in Afghanistan. This was part of a national security conference hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-2 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:08:18 GMT Barak Barfi talked about his his recent visits to Egypt and Syria, where he traveled to the province of Aleppo and met with rebel leaders, as well as the six months he spent in Libya in 2011. Topics included the Benghazi consulate attack and comparing Libya to Iraq. After his presentation he was interviewed by Peter Bergen and responded to questions from members of the audience. "Witness to a Revolution: Documenting Visits to Egypt, Libya, and Syria" was presented at the New America Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308775-1 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 02:30:39 GMT National security advisers to the Romney and Obama campaigns talked about where the presidential candidates stand on the major foreign policy and defense issues. Topics included recent events in the Middle East, troop levels in Afghanistan, and the tension between Iran and Israel. Also discussed were the automatic federal spending cuts, including $500 billion in defense cuts over a decade, if sequestration would be triggered in January 2013 by Congress not passing $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. This surrogate debate, "Election 2012: The National Security Agenda Debate," was moderated by representatives of the three sponsoring organizations. The campaign representatives also responded to questions from members of the audience in the Willard InterContinental Hotel Grand Ballroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308728-1 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:31:13 GMT Two counterterrorism experts talked about the drone strike program and the people and groups it targets. They said the Obama administration's expanded use of drone strikes may be undermining its overall security objectives in places like Yemen and Pakistan. PANELISTS: Peter Bergen, Director of National Security Studies, New America Foundation Christopher Swift, Adjunct Professor of National Security Studies, Georgetown University MODERATOR: Gregory Aftandilian, CNP Middle East Fellow http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308696-1 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:55:28 GMT Josh Meyer, former chief terrorism reporter for the [Los Angeles Times], talked about the decade-long search for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, attacks. He was interviewed by his host, Peter Bergen, and responded to questions from members of the audience at the New America Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305674-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305674-1 Sat, 12 May 2012 21:01:52 GMT Defense and foreign policy scholars discussed the U.S. national security agenda in the Middle East, North Africa and the Asia Pacific regions and the role of national security issues in the 2012 presidential elections. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304924-1 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:01:23 GMT On the day before the 10-year anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay prison, panelists talked about its future and the political debate surrounding the closing of the detention facility. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303611-1 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:48 GMT Peter Bergen and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross debated the question of whether the United States is safer in the present than before September 11, 2001. They talked about lessons learned from the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks and the threats of domestic terrorists and the future of al-Qaeda since the killing of Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-5 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:49:00 GMT Representatives from the media who cover stories in Pakistan and India talked about al-Qaeda connections in South Asia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299219-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299219-4 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:53:18 GMT Following Steve Coll's opening remarks, panelists assessed the al-Qaeda threat 10 years after the terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001. All of the panelists agreed that while the threat from al-Qaeda remains, it has significantly diminished over the last 10 years. They answered questions from audience members at the end of the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299219-1 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:51:12 GMT Panelists talked about the future of Afghanistan. Topics included peace negotiations, U.S.-Pakistan relations, Afghanistan war strategy and counterinsurgency efforts. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.Christine Fair joined the panel by video conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299139-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299139-2 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:02:06 GMT Authors talked about their books about war and responded to questions from members of the audeince. Charles Flanagan moderated. "Why Is War the Answer?" was a panel of the ninth annual Annapolis Book Festival, hosted by The Key School Parents' Association and held on The Key School campus http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298858-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298858-3 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:00:06 GMT CNN's national security analyst Peter Bergen discussed his comprehensive look at the war on terror. The bestselling author of [Holy War, Inc.] went inside al-Qaeda to provide the jihadist perspective on the conflict, as well as that of American officials. Mr. Bergen talked with Council on Foreign Relations fellow Max Boot. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297508-1 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:01:02 GMT David Ensor talked about the U.S's continued efforts to combat anti-American propaganda in Afghanistan. He also talked about efforts to win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people, the achievements the U.S. has made toward that goal thus far, and the challenges ahead. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297379-1 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:00:36 GMT Three panels at a day-long forum on terrorism focused on the future of terrorism and U.S. responses to the threat of terrorism. Among the topics addressed were terrorist tactics and goals, counterterrorism strategies, the Obama administration's approach to combating terrorism, international cooperation, and the role of the military. Panelists responded to questions from the audience. This was a portion of the day-long conference, "Cutting the Fuse: Beyond the War on Terrorism," held in the Capitol Visitor's Center Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295953-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295953-2 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:33:48 GMT Co-authors Victoria Bruce and Karin Hayes talked about the rise of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the Colombian and U.S. governments' efforts to combat the group, and the kidnapping of three American private contractors and Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt. The event was held at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295346-1 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 08:01:14 GMT Matthew Alexander talked about interrogation techniques. Mr. Alexander is the former senior military interrogator who led the interrogation team in Iraq that found Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the former al-Qaeda leader, who was killed in a subsequent air strike. He authored a cover story for the [National Interest] on the relationship between interrogation techniques and deradicalization in Indonesia, and has conducted more than three hundred interrogations and supervised more than one thousand. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292464-1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:22:59 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan at a Middle East Policy Council panel. Former CIA Division Chief Frank Anderson talked about Afghanistan policy and the suicide bombing that killed seven CIA agents in Afghanistan. Bruce Riedel, appointed by President Obama to chair an interagency review of policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan, spoke about the conclusions of the review. Peter Bergen in his remarks addressed the U.S. mission in Afghanistan as well as poll results of Afghans' opinions of their country. Marc Sageman, among other topics, talked about the threat of Al Qaeda in the West, U.S. interests in Afghanistan, and the potential affects of the surge in Afghanistan. Following their remarks, panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291118-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:31:29 GMT Panelists talked about present and future U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. troop levels in the country, countersinsurgency strategies, the political stability of the Afghan government, and efforts to combat remaining al-Qaida operatives in the region. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289916-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289916-1 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:08:59 GMT Steve Clemons and Karen Greenberg introduced the conference on the current threat posed by al-Qaeda and its affiliates and what steps the next administration should take in combating al Qaeda at home and abroad. Then a panel of experts discussed the future of Al Qaeda. Topics included the tendency of Al Qaeda to strike during the first year of a new Administration, the vulnerability of the U.S. in the current economic crisis, and the ability of Al Qaeda to become a political movement such as Hezbellah or Hamas. "The Future of Al Qaeda" was the first panel of the day-long event "Al Qaeda 3.0/The 'War on Terror' After the Bush Administration." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281711-1 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:55 GMT "Counter-Radicalization: What Works?" was the fifth panel of the day-long event "Al Qaeda 3.0/The 'War on Terror' After the Bush Administration." Discussion focused on disengagement programs in Southeast Asia and Saudi Arabia. Following their presentations, panel members responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281711-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281711-5 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:31:56 GMT "The Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan" was the third panel of the day-long event "Al Qaeda 3.0/The 'War on Terror' After the Bush Administration." Topics included the goals of the Taliban; the relationship between the Taliban and Al Qaeda; who to negotiate with among the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and other groups; and the enforceability of any agreements made with the groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281711-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281711-3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:48:56 GMT Quil Lawrence talked about the status of 25 million Kurds in Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Turkey. He focused on their modern history and desire for a sovereign Kurdistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205118-1 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:30:31 GMT Marc Sageman talked about his book [Leaderless Jihad: Terror Networks in the Twenty-First Century], published by University of Pennsylvania Press. His book rejects the idea that certain individuals are predisposed to terrorism. It argues that the individual, outside influence, and group dynamics come together in a four-step process of radicalization that begins with traumatic events that spark moral outrage. Mr. Sageman showed slides during his presentation. He responded to questions from members of the audience. CNN terrorism analyst and New America Foundation fellow Peter Bergen provided commentary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202904-1 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:59:47 GMT Peter Bergen and Anatol Lieven talked about the situation in Pakistan, as well as a the future of U.S.-Pakistan relations. Topics included political and security concerns in Pakistan and the relationship between Pakistani developments and the war in Afghanistan. Both authors had recently returned from Pakistan, having met with leading figures from the government, the military, the opposition, the radical Islamist groups, and the administration of the North West Frontier Province and Tribal Areas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199507-1 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:51:16 GMT Peter Bergen talked about his new study "The Iraq Effect." An article about the study will appear in the March/April edition of [Mother Jones] magazine and the full study will appear on the [Mother Jones] website. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196421-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196421-5 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:27:39 GMT Peter Bergen talked about his book [The Osama bin Laden I Know: An Oral History of al Qaeda's Leader], published by Free Press. Topics included minutes of al-Qaeda meetings found in Bosnia, interviews of persons in Saudi Arabia who know Osama bin Laden, bin Laden's family, and training camps in Afghanistan. Mr. Bergen used these first-hand accounts by bin Laden's family members and close friends to document bin Laden's transformation from a shy teenager into the commander of one the largest terrorist groups in the world. After his presentation the author answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192370-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192370-4 Sat, 06 May 2006 18:59:33 GMT Mr. Clemons moderated a half-day forum on the future of U.S. foreign policy. Participants talked about successes and failures in building post-Cold War strategies, assessing and meeting emerging threats to global security, and current policies in combating terrorism and operations in Iraq. Mr. O'Sullivan cited the Bush doctrine of pre-emption in the post-9/11 environment and the push for UN reform as pivotal moves on the administration's part to reshape foreign policy and the international landscape. A self-described neo-conservative realist, he also made mention of the new unfolding possibilities for a U.S. role between Israel and Palestine, not despite but as a result of the democratic election of Hamas to the helm of Palestinian leadership. In Session 2, "Global Outlooks: American Grand Strategy and Widening Arcs of Instability," panelists assessed international economic security, the successes and failures of the war on terror, roots and consequences of the strategy of democratization, and the false assumptions underlying current U.S. policy-making. In Session 3, "Taking Stock of the U.S. National Interest: Comments on Post Cold War Strategies That Address Tomorrow's Global Stress Points," panelists talked about democratic values and the War on Terror, but the panel arguing that the current course of action was not sustainable for the future. General Clark gave the keynote address focusing on the lessons learned in his career as an Army officer, current operations in Iraq, and emerging security threats around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190962-1 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:03:42 GMT Peter Bergen talked about his book [The Osama bin Laden I Know: An Oral History of al Qaeda's Leader], published by Free Press. Peter Bergen used first-hand accounts by bin Laden's family members and close friends to document bin Laden's transformation from a shy teenager into the commander of one the largest terrorist groups in the world. Mr. Bergen shared some of the accounts described in his book. Following his presentation, the author responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190745-1 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 02:59:12 GMT The American Bar Association held a law and national security conference titled "National Security Law in a Changed World: The Fifteenth Annual Review of the Field" to address the prosecuting of terrorists and rule of law efforts in Iraq. Experts participated in a panel discussion on dangerous speech. They addressed the effectiveness of proposed laws in the United Kingdom that would outlaw the making of statements that glorify terrorism. Members of the panel also discussed the possibility of incitement laws ever being created in the United States. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Ms. Spaulding moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189769-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189769-4 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 01:16:13 GMT Mr. Bergen talked about his book [Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama bin Laden], published by Free Press. In his remarks he talked about binLaden's world view, differences between Western and Muslim cultures, the future of the terrorist threat to the U.S., and the levels of anti-American sentiments abroad. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186348-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186348-5 Sat, 16 Apr 2005 20:02:07 GMT Peter Bergen, Michael Scheuer, and other participants talked about America's future in the efforts to combat terrorism. Among the topics they addressed were intelligence issues surrounding terrorist organizations, the goals of terrorist organizations, U.S. and coalition operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Islamic culture. Peter Bergen is the author of [Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama Bin Laden], published by Free Press. Michael Scheuer is the author of [Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror], which was published anonymously by Brassey's Inc. Mr. Donovan moderated the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185646-1 Fri, 25 Feb 2005 02:54:58 GMT Following opening remarks at a day-long conference on the terrorist threat to the U.S., participants talked about the organizational structure of al-Qaida and terrorist cells. Among the topics they addressed were international perceptions of U.S. power, capabilities and support for al-Qaida cells, and recent organizational responses to U.S. and international counterterrorism measures. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184654-1 Thu, 02 Dec 2004 13:28:52 GMT Mr. Bergen talked about terrorism and Iraq. His article was the cover story of the July issue of Mother Jones. He was scheduled to leave the following Saturday for Afghanistan to report and to research a new book. He is the author of [Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama Bin Laden], published by Free Press. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182382-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182382-2 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:48:28 GMT Participants talked about the position of al-Qaida in the world following bombings in Madrid, the future of the war on terrorism, and the impact of terror attacks on U.S. foreign policy. They also talked about the results of elections in Spain following the terrorist bombings of the rail infrastructure in Madrid and the European response to the attacks. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180962-1 Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:30:01 GMT Mr. Bergen talked about the relationship between al-Qaida and the war with Iraq. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. His new documentary looks at what happened to the structure of al-Qaida after the war on terrorism. Mr. Bergen is the author of [Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama bin Laden], published by Touchstone Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175672-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175672-4 Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:48:23 GMT The speakers talked about terrorism, homeland security, and related issues. Following their prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174025-1 Thu, 28 Nov 2002 05:07:46 GMT Rohan Gunaratna talked about the origins of al Qaeda, its evolution as a global actor, and its current state. He also spoke about the role of the U.S. in the ideology of al Qaeda. Peter Bergen discussed the broader topic of global terrorism with him. Rohan Gunaratna is the author of [Inside Al Qaeda: Global Network of Terror], published by Columbia University Press. Peter Bergen is the author of [Holy War, Inc.: Inside The Secret World of Osama Bin Laden], published by Free Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170743-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170743-1 Mon, 01 Jul 2002 05:00:39 GMT Mr. Bergen spoke about his book [Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama bin Laden], published by The Free Press. The book draws on extensive interviews with terrorist leaders, including bin Laden, to describe terrorist operations, aims, and popularity in the Middle East and Asia. It also shows how terrorist organizations are funded and operates much like a modern day corporation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Booknotes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167784-1 Mon, 17 Dec 2001 01:00:00 GMT Mr. Bergen talked about his book, [Holy War, Inc.], and about the world of Osama bin Laden. He is one of the few Western journalists to have interviewed bin Laden. He answered questions from the audience of students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167802-1 Fri, 21 Dec 2001 23:53:24 GMT Mr. Bergen, author of [Holy War, Inc.], talked about various details of the inner workings of the bin Laden terrorist network. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167250-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167250-2 Mon, 12 Nov 2001 12:59:44 GMT