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      <title>U.S. and Arab Strategies Toward Iran</title>
      <description>Panelists discussed the role of Iran's nuclear program in the geo-political dynamics of the Middle East. Topics included the effectiveness of economic sanctions, the consequences of a military attack on Iran, Israel's influence in the negotiations, and U.S. strategies in the region.
The 21st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference was held by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:53:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Foreign Policy Challenges in the Middle East</title>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>Violence and the Assad Regime in Syria</title>
      <description>Middle East experts discussed the latest developments and the role of the international community in a conflict that has killed more than 17,000 Syrians. They responded to questions from members of the audience.</description>
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      <title>Status of U.S.-Iran Relations</title>
      <description>Panelists talked about the status of relations between the U.S. and Iran. Among the topics they addressed were Iran's increased influence in the Middle East over the previous decade, Iran's allies, U.S. sanctions against Iran, and possible diplomatic approaches of the U.S.to relations with Iran. Following their prepared remarks, the panelists answered audience members' questions.</description>
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      <title>U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan</title>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:31:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Panelists spoke about the Obama administration's policy toward Iraq. Topics included efforts to stop the country's nuclear program, possible cooperation on the war in Afghanistan, the relationship between Israel and Iran, and types of agreements to be pursued. Panelists responded to audience members' questions following their discussion. William Nash moderated.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:06:22 GMT</pubDate>
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