Human Rights - Audio
by Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Researching how human rights abuses can affect the stability of countries and pose a fundamental security challenge to a state's trajectory. To view video that corresponds to this audio please use the "standard definition" link under the "also available" section of iTunes U to the left.
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Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service | Over the last fifty years, the Peace Corps has played an important and evolving role in U.S. foreign policy and development objectives. Peace Corps volunteers undertake the vital work of grassroots development with projects ranging from information technology to small business development, education to health and HIV/AIDS awareness. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems | Land reform is a complex yet vital component of achieving broader economic development goals. New approaches, technological advancements in geodetic surveying, and focused efforts by donor and host governments have made significant developments in improving land titling systems. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reaching Muslim Communities | CSIS Senior Advisor Juan Zarate interviews Farah Pandith, the U.S. Government's first special representative to Muslim Communities. The two discuss the State Department's role in outreach to a community of people that make up a quarter of the world's population. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative | The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”, featuring Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State. | 12/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gregory Gottlieb on Careers in Humanitarian Assistance | Gregg Gottlieb, the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Food Security at USAID, and Amb. William Garvelink discuss careers in humanitarian assistance, the evolution of the industry, and the role of aid in U.S. foreign policy. | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andrew S. Natsios on USAID | Andrew S. Natsios, Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and former Administrator of USAID, speaks with CSIS’s Daniel F. Runde about his experiences at USAID and his thoughts on the future trajectory of the agency. | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Peter McPherson on USAID | Peter McPherson, president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and former Administrator of USAID, speaks with CSIS’s Johanna Nesseth Tuttle on food security, his experiences at USAID, and his thoughts on the future of the agency. | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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USAID at 50: Legacy of Progress and Future of Partnership | Over the last 50 years, USAID has played an invaluable role in advancing American foreign policy objectives, enabling democracy and development, and reducing poverty worldwide. Since its inception, the agency has undergone an evolution in both its institutional structure and in the nature of its programs. Current Administrator Dr. | 10/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Role of the United Nations in Promoting Prosperity and Development | Dr. Yumkella will provide his views on the role of the United Nations in fostering opportunities for sustainable development and lasting prosperity, as well as his work as Chairman, UN Energy. During his tenure as director general of UNIDO Dr. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Brian Atwood on USAID | Brian Atwood, chairman of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) and former administrator of USAID, speaks with CSIS’s Johanna Mendelson Forman on his experience with democracy and governance programs at USAID and his thoughts on the future trajectory of the agency. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Margaret Coady, Director, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) | Whether motivated by a desire to access new markets, to address stakeholder demands for greater involvement and transparency, or to react to shifts in the global competitive landscape—leading companies are beginning to think more holistically about the future of their role in addressing fundamental societal issues. | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Envisioning Business At Its Best: Next Generation Corporate Community Involvement | Can businesses sustain meaningful growth, drive innovation, and simultaneously address some of the most important societal challenges facing communities all over the world? | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Keynote, Marie Yovanovitch | CSIS hosted a Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair event marking the publication of our Central-East European Policy Review 2011. This novel and comprehensive publication will focus on revitalizing U.S. ties and the region's role in the broader NATO and EU projects. | 10/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Panel 2 | CSIS hosted a Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair event marking the publication of our Central-East European Policy Review 2011. This novel and comprehensive publication will focus on revitalizing U.S. ties and the region's role in the broader NATO and EU projects. | 10/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Keynote, Simonas Satunas | CSIS hosted a Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair event marking the publication of our Central-East European Policy Review 2011. This novel and comprehensive publication will focus on revitalizing U.S. ties and the region's role in the broader NATO and EU projects. | 10/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trans-Atlanticism in Transition: Panel 1 | CSIS hosted a Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair event marking the publication of our Central-East European Policy Review 2011. This novel and comprehensive publication will focus on revitalizing U.S. ties and the region's role in the broader NATO and EU projects. | 10/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Political and Social Foundations for Reform: Anti-Corruption Strategies for the Philippines | Corruption in the Philippines diverts, delays, and distorts economic development, undermines the quality and credibility of democracy, and reduces the quality of life. That is so not just because of its extent but also because it comes in particularly disruptive and intractable forms. | 10/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bringing Social Entrepreneurship to Scale | How do we scale public-private partnerships to facilitate growth and development in rural areas? | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara | Since taking office in May, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara has reiterated his determination to promote national reconciliation and strengthen democratic institutions and practices in Côte d’Ivoire. | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Republicans on the Throne | Republicans on the Throne is a memoir spanning the author’s youth and six-decade career in the United Nations, the government of Ethiopia, and the African Development Bank. | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Mario Garnero | Mario Garnero, Chairmain of BrasilInvest, joined Stephen Johnson, from the Americas Program and Sarah Ladislaw, from the Energy Program to discuss the historical role ethanol has played in the development of Brazil’s economy. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Energy and Development Nexus: An Historical View of Ethanol and Brazil | Mario Garnero, Chairmain of BrasilInvest, joined Stephen Johnson, from the Americas Program and Sarah Ladislaw, from the Energy Program to discuss the historical role ethanol has played in the development of Brazil’s economy. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Discussing Gender and Conflict in Nepal: Women as Agents of Change" Part 3: Interview with Ms. Sapana Pradhan Malla | The Program on Crisis, Conflict and Cooperation (C3) held an event with The Asia Foundation at CSIS. C3 Director Mark Quarterman spoke to the participants: Dr. Aruna Upreti, Doctor and Founding member Rural Health and Education Trust in Nepal; Dr. George Varughese the Nepal Country Representative of The Asia Foundation; and Ms. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Discussing Gender and Conflict in Nepal: Women as Agents of Change" Part 2: Interview with Dr. George Varughese | The Program on Crisis, Conflict and Cooperation (C3) held an event with The Asia Foundation at CSIS. C3 Director Mark Quarterman spoke to the participants: Dr. Aruna Upreti, Doctor and Founding member Rural Health and Education Trust in Nepal; Dr. George Varughese the Nepal Country Representative of The Asia Foundation; and Ms. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Discussing Gender and Conflict in Nepal: Women as Agents of Change" Part 1: Interview with Dr. Aruna Upreti | The Program on Crisis, Conflict and Cooperation (C3) held an event with The Asia Foundation at CSIS. C3 Director Mark Quarterman spoke to the participants: Dr. Aruna Upreti, Doctor and Founding member Rural Health and Education Trust in Nepal; Dr. George Varughese the Nepal Country Representative of The Asia Foundation; and Ms. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bringing Back Government to Colombia’s Conflict Zones (in Spanish) | Americas Program Director Stephen Johnson discusses the challenges and lessons learned from Colombia’s efforts to bring the government back to areas once controlled by guerrillas. | 7/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Michelle Grogg of Cargill and Radha Muthiah of CARE on their Innovative Partnership for Fighting Poverty | Johanna Nesseth Tuttle speaks with Michelle Grogg, Senior Director of Corporate Contributions and Partnerships, Cargill and Radha Muthiah, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, CARE about their innovative NGO-Private Sector Partnership for fighting global poverty. | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Serbia's Political Future | The Lavrentis Lavrentiadis Chair for Southeast European Studies will host an informal roundtable discussion on Serbia's political future and its implications for the wider region and for EU and U.S. engagement. The discussion will feature Director Dusan Janjic from the Belgrade-based Forum for Ethnic Relations, moderated by Janusz Bugajski. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Enabling U.S. Investment and Trade: Public-Private Cooperation in the Developing World | In the context of the changing international landscape—the global financial crisis, the Arab Spring, and the pending Free Trade Agreements—both the U.S. government and private sector are in the process of adjusting their policies to take full advantage of emerging trade and investment opportunities. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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USTDA and Egypt: Opportunities from the Arab Spring | USTDA will host a two-day conference at the end of June, entitled "Egypt: Forward – Partnering for Trade and Economic Growth," which encourages enhanced trade and sustainable economic development in Egypt. | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Katherine Bliss on the Role of Water in Development | Dan Runde, codirector of the Project on U.S. Leaderhsip in Development, interviewed Katherine Bliss, director of the Project on Global Water Policy, about the importance of water in development. | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Steve Morrison on Global Health and Development | Dan Runde, codirector of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development, spoke with J. Stephen Morrison, director of the CSIS Global Health Policy Center about the history of development assistance and the role of global health issues. | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Jennifer Cooke on Development in Africa | Dan Runde, codirector of the U.S. Leadership in Development Project, spoke with Jennifer Cooke, director of the CSIS Africa Program, about changes in development assistance to Africa in the past 25 years. | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Launch of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development | The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Chevron Corporation invite you to: The Launch of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development For a discussion on: "The Role of Development in U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security" Featuring: | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Dan Runde About the Evolving Nature of U.S. Development Assistance | Dan Runde, CSIS Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, discussed the evolving nature of U.S. development assistance with Johanna Nesseth Tuttle, CSIS vice president for strategic planning. Dan and Johanna are the codirectors of the new collaborative effort between CSIS and Chevron titled the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development. | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Johanna Nesseth Tuttle on the Role of Food Security in Development | Johanna Nesseth Tuttle, CSIS vice president for strategic planning, discussed the role of food security in development with Dan Runde, CSIS Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis. Johanna and Dan are the codirectors of the new collaborative effort between CSIS and Chevron titled the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development. | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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OPIC and the Arab Spring: Investing for Change | Elizabeth Littlefield, President and CEO, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Thursday, June 2, 2011 3:30PM-5:00PM Fourth Floor Conference Room, CSIS 1800 K. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006 Please RSVP to Amasia Zargarian at azargarian@csis.org | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Latin America: Managing Abundance to Avoid a Bust | The CSIS Americas Program hosted "Latin America: Managing Abundance to Avoid a Bust" With a lead presentation by: Rodrigo Valdés Senior Advisor Western Hemisphere Department, International Monetary Fund And discussants: | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Politicization of Aid | The Politicization of Aid Findings from the DARA Humanitarian Response Index Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fourth Floor Conference Room, CSIS 1800 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006 Please RSVP to Laura Hickey at LHickey@csis.org | 5/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Daniel Mulunda-Nyanga on the Upcoming Elections in DRC | Richard Downie, deputy director of the CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Reverend Daniel Mulunda-Nyanga, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Democratic Republic of Congo about the DRC elections to be held in November, 2011. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Election Preparations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CSIS Africa Program hosted: Election Preparations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) With: Reverend Daniel Mulunda-Nyanga Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) Democratic Republic of Congo | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization at Ten Years: What is the Future? | Zhao Huasheng Visiting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program at CSIS Director, Center for Russia and Central Asia Studies and the Center for Shanghai Cooperation Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai and: Alexander Cooley | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meeting Needs of Developing Countries: The Role of Innovative Financing | Welcome Daniel F. Runde, Director, Project on Prosperity and Development Center for Strategic and International Studies Opening Keynote Address M. Henri de Raincourt, Minister for Development and Cooperation, France Introduced by Daniel Runde | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Statesmen's Forum - Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of Kenya | Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga spoke at CSIS about the “democracy deadlock” in Africa. During an event hosted by CSIS Africa Program deputy director Richard Downie, the prime minister stated that the democratization movement of the 1990s is being undermined by a new pattern of failing elections. | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Shutdown Avoided: Implications of the Budget Battle and the Path Forward | CSIS and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism hosted The Honorable Tom Daschle, Former U.S. Senator (D-SD); The Honorable J. Bennett Johnston Jr., Former U.S. Senator (D-LA), The Honorable John Warner, Former U.S. Senator (R-VA); and The Honorable Vin Weber, Former Member, U.S. | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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India-Pakistan Trade: Opportunities and Potential Pay-offs | The Wadhwani Chair in U.S. – India Policy Studies hosted a conversation with Dr. Arvind Subramanian Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics and The Center for Global Development and | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Andrew Kuchins on the North Caucasus | Andrew Kuchins, director of the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program, discusses his new report "The North Caucasus: Russia's Volatile Frontier," with Travis Mills, program coordinator. | 4/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The North Caucasus: Russia's Volatile Frontier | Presenters: | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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World Water Day Learning Forum - Session on Accountability and Transparency | Knowledge and innovations have been increasingly mobilized to address the global safe drinking water and sanitation crisis. New approaches are achieving success and conventional approaches are becoming more refined and widely applied. | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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World Water Day Learning Forum - Session on Climate Change Adaptation and WASH | Knowledge and innovations have been increasingly mobilized to address the global safe drinking water and sanitation crisis. New approaches are achieving success and conventional approaches are becoming more refined and widely applied. | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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World Water Day Learning Forum - Session on Achieving Operational Sustainability | Knowledge and innovations have been increasingly mobilized to address the global safe drinking water and sanitation crisis. New approaches are achieving success and conventional approaches are becoming more refined and widely applied. | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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World Water Day Learning Forum - Session on Private Sector Participation in Water Supply | Knowledge and innovations have been increasingly mobilized to address the global safe drinking water and sanitation crisis. New approaches are achieving success and conventional approaches are becoming more refined and widely applied. | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Sebastian Elischer about the recent election in Niger | Richard Downie, deputy director of the Africa Program, interviewed Sebastian Elischer, of the German Institute for Global and Area Studies, about the recent election and democratic transition in Niger. | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Connected Capitalism and Opportunities for the United States | The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a conversation with Neville Isdell, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company and CSIS Trustee and | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Perspectives on Nigeria's Upcoming Elections | Africa’s most populous country goes to the polls on April 9, but security and logistical concerns are mixed in with the signs of hope. Chris Kwaja from the University of Jos and Udo Jude Ilo and Dayo Olaide of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa examined the challenges to free and fair elections in Ni | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Dan Runde on "Graduating" USAID Missions | Max Entman interviewed Dan Runde about the closing of USAID missions in middle income countries. | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Jon Alterman on the Crisis in Libya | H. Andrew Schwartz, senior vice president for external relations, interviewed Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program, about the crisis in Libya. Specifically, they discussed the impact of social media and satellite television on the spread of the unrest. | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Mark Quarterman on the International Response to the Libyan Crisis | H. Andrew Schwartz, senior vice president of external relations, interviewed Mark Quarterman, senior adviser and director of the CSIS Program on Crisis, Conflict, and Cooperation, about the dynamics of international cooperation emerging from the crisis in Libya. | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mark Quarterman on the "Multilateral Moment" Emerging from Libyan Unrest | Mark Quarterman, director of the CSIS Program on Crisis, Conflict, and Cooperation, discusses the "multilateral moment" emerging from the ongoing unrest in Libya. | 2/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Arnaud De Borchgrave on Muammar el-Qaddafi and Continuing Unrest in Libya | Andrew Schwartz, senior vice president for external relations at CSIS, discussed the recent unrest in Libya with Arnaud De Borchgrave, senior adviser and director of the CSIS Transnational Threats Project. De Borchgrave is a career journalist and analyst who has interviewed the Libyan dictator six times. | 2/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Redefining U.S. Foreign Assistance Strategy for Middle-Income Countries | With the climate of austerity in Washington, the U.S. foreign aid budget is coming under pressure. USAID has just announced the closure of up to seven programs between now and 2015. | 2/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Economic Impacts of Inadequate Sanitation in India | The CSIS Project on Global Water Policy hosted "The Economic Impacts of Inadequate Sanitation in India" with the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP). In December, WSP reported that the economic impacts of inadequate sanitation in India amount to $53.8 billion a year, or over 6% of the nation's 2006 GDP. | 2/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Military Aid to Egypt- A Critical Link | Haim Malka, deputy director of the CSIS Middle East Program, addressing the potential consequences of ending military aid to Egypt. | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Harnessing Innovation to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals | On February 4, 2011, CSIS’s Dan Runde guided a discussion with panelists Dr. Alex Dehgan of USAID, Dr. John McArthur of Millennium Promise, and Dr. Sasha Kramer of SOIL on innovation and the Millennium Development Goals. The panelists presented public, private, and systemic ways to spur development through innovation, including | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Road to Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Vital Kamerhe, leader of the Union pour la Nation Congolaise (UNC) and former president of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo discussed the forthcoming presidential elections, his candidacy, and the outlook for democratic progress in the DRC. | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Conversation on the Unrest in Egypt from January 28 2011 | On January 28th 2011, Jon Alterman and Haim Malka of the CSIS Middle East Program discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Egypt. | 1/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Audio Commentary: What's Next for Tunisia? | Haim Malka, deputy director of the CSIS Middle East Program, discusses the uncertain future of Tunisia after the abdication of its autocratic ruler Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Discussion With the President-elect of Côte d'Ivoire Panel | The political crisis in Cote d’Ivoire continues despite intense international efforts to negotiate a solution. The winner of November’s presidential election, Alassane Ouattara, has been prevented from taking office by the incumbent, Laurent Gbagbo. He, along with his government-in-waiting, is confined to Abidjan’s Golf Hotel, protected by a cordon of UN peace | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Discussion with the President-elect of Côte d'Ivoire (via Teleconference) | The political crisis in Cote d’Ivoire continues despite intense international efforts to negotiate a solution. The winner of November’s presidential election, Alassane Ouattara, has been prevented from taking office by the incumbent, Laurent Gbagbo. He, along with his government-in-waiting, is confined to Abidjan’s Golf Hotel, protected by a cordon of UN peace | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sudan: Post-Referendum Scenarios and the Way Forward | Sudan: Post-Referendum Scenarios and the Way Forward Comfort Ero Africa Program Director International Crisis Group Fouad Hikmat African Union and Sudan Special Advisor International Crisis Group Monday, January 10, 2011 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Dan Runde about Expeditionary Economics and Development | Max Entman interviewed Dan Runde, director, Project on Prosperity and Development, about takeaways from his November 19, 2010 conference "Entrepreneurship in Challenging Times," sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation. | 12/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Richard Downie and Brian Kennedy on the 2011 Sudan Referendum | Richard Downieand Brian Kennedy from the CSIS Africa Program discussed the important issues surrounding Sudan's upcoming referendum on southern independence. They discussed the resources that the CSIS Africa Program will roll out in the coming weeks to provide context about this milestone. | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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U.S. Policy in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Senator John Kerry discusses current U.S. policy in the DRC and the prospects for future engagement. | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Connie Duckworth, founder ARZU Inc., about Development Economics in Afghanistan | Max Entman interviewed Connie Duckworth, founder ARZU Inc., about development economics in Afghanistan, and her business that helps to empower Afghans. | 11/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Perspectives on Sudan's Future | Southern Sudan's January 9 referendum on independence is quickly approaching, and Sudan's political, economic, and cultural future hangs in the balance. Returning form two weeks of extensive interviews with government officials, opposition and civil society leaders in both North and South Sudan, Richard Downie and Brian Kennedy shared the Sudanese perspectives on the country's future. | 11/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Towards the 7th Republic: Niger's Bumpy Road Ahead | The CSIS Africa Program hosts the event, Towards the 7th Republic: Niger's Bumpy Road Ahead with the speaker Sebastian Elischer, Research Fellow, German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Institute of African Affairs, Hamburg and is moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, CSIS Africa Program. | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Andrew Kuchins on Instability in the North Caucasus | Max Entman interviewed Andrew Kuchins, director of the Russia and Eurasia program, about the recent increase in violence and extremism in the North Caucasus region. | 10/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon: Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace | The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace | 10/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Audio Highlight: Book Reception with Wes Moore | Two kids with the same name, living in the same city. One grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison for felony murder. | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ambassador Michael F. Kergin on the Honduran Truth and Reconciliation Commission | The Abshire-Inamori leadership Academy (AILA) at CSIS interviewed Ambassador Michael F. Kergin on leadership, governance, human rights, and policy issues related to the Honduran Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Amb. Kergin is a distinguished diplomat for human rights advocacy and democracy, who serves as a commissioner in the Honduran Truth and Reconciliation Commission. | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Film Screening: Our Summer in Tehran - Introduction and discussion | The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a to a screening of the documentary | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Eric Guttschuss | Richard Downie, fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Eric Guttschuss, a Nigeria researcher at Human Rights Watch. They discussed the challenges of police corruption in Nigeria. | 9/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Challenge of Police Reform: Case Studies from Nigeria, the DRC, and Southern Sudan | Eric Guttschuss Nigeria Researcher Human Rights Watch | 9/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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HIV, TB and Abuse in Zambian Prisons | In many African countries, prisons are overcrowded, violent, and incubators of infectious disease. | 8/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Human Rights in Uganda in the Lead Up to the 2011 Elections | The CSIS Africa Program hosted a roundtable discussion on: Human Rights in Uganda in the Lead Up to the 2011 Elections With comments by: Maria Burnett Senior Researcher on Uganda for Human Rights Watch Moderated by: | 7/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Challenge of Political Reform in Nigeria | The Challenge of Political Reform in Nigeria With comments by: Uche Onyeagucha Save Nigeria Group Salihu Lukman Good Governance Group Moderated by: Jennifer Cooke Director, CSIS Africa Program | 7/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Using All Our Tools: Democrats' National Security Strategy | The Honorable Steny Hoyer House Majority Leader On "Using All Our Tools: Democrats' National Security Strategy" Introduction by Zbigniew Brzezinski Counselor and Trustee, CSIS | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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An Uncertain Future - Women's Progress in the New Afghanistan | Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Afghan women have made great progress, yet significant challenges remain. As talk of reconciliation with the Taliban advances, what misgivings do women in Afghanistan have about their future? How might the international community address their concerns? CSIS hosted a timely discussion on the road ahead for women in Afghanistan. | 6/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ONE's 2010 DATA Report | The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Pressing Issues of Our Time On | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The 2010 Global Peace Index | The Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, is a ground-breaking annual report that ranks countries by their peacefulness based on a diverse set of indicators. The index is collated for the IEP by the Economist Intelligence Unit in conjunction with an international panel of peace experts. | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Highlight Interview with Ernest Bower about the Situation in Thailand | Ernest Bower, Director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, took questions from his Facebook audience about the situation in Thailand. Check out the Southeast Asia Facebook Page and contribute a question for the next podcast. | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Responsible Resources Trade | The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Pressing Issues of Our Time On The Responsible Resources Trade. | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Kenyan Justice Minister Mutula Kilonzo | Richard Downie of the CSIS Africa Program interviewed the Honorable Mutula Kilonzo, Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs of Kenya. | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Addressing Kenya's Top Challenges: Justice and Reform | Two years after a violent election crisis and the establishment of a government of national unity, Kenya faces important benchmarks in reforming its political system and ensuring peaceful elections in 2012. | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Power of Truth: Central Europe and Russia's Victory Day | This is the audio for event "The Power of Truth: Central Europe and Russia's Victory Day" on May 7, 2010. | 5/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Book Launch - U.S. Peacefare: Organizing American Peacebuilding Operations | CSIS hosted the book launch for U.S. Peacefare: Organizing American Peacebuilding Operations | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Ernest Bower on Thailand | Ernest Bower, Director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, was interviewed about the unrest in Thailand and the possibilities for reconcilliation. (Total running time: 4:34) | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religion, Militancy, and Regime Viability in Central Asia | As U.S. engagement in Central Asia deepens, Washington must address the complex intersection of religion, politics, and society in the region and prepare itself for the long-term challenges this nexus may precipitate. Moreover, as the persistent Islamist terror threat in Central Asia draws greater U.S. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Salil Shetty | CSIS conducted an interview with Salil Shetty, director of the United Nations Millennium Campaign, about the upcoming UN conference on the Millennium Development Goals. (Total run time: 4:59) | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Public Diplomacy in the Digital Age | The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism hosted the latest session of: The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues Presented by United Technologies Corporation (UTC) on Public Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in the Technology Age Moderated by | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Anneke Van Woudenberg | Richard Downie, a fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Anneke Van Woudenberg, Senior Africa Researcher at Human Rights Watch. The interview focuses on the Lord's Resistance Army, a militant group based in northern Uganda. (Total run time: 2:35) | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Lord's Resistance Army: A Spent Force or Continuing Threat? | The Lord's Resistance Army: A Spent Force or Continuing Threat? with Anneke Van Woudenberg Senior Africa Researcher, Human Rights Watch and Paul Ronan Co-founder and Director of Advocacy, Resolve Uganda moderated by Richard Downie Fellow, CSIS Africa Program | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nigeria: Priorities for the Year Ahead | The CSIS Africa Program hosted: Nigeria: Priorities for the Year Ahead with Oronto Douglas Senior Special Assistant to Acting President Goodluck Jonathan | 4/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Issues in International Political Economy - Mexico-U.S. Non-Discussion of Migration | Audio from this newsletter. Issues in International Political Economy - Mexico-U.S. Non-Discussion of Migration - March 2010 - Number 123. | 3/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Haiti on the Ground: an Interview with Dr. Ronald Waldman, USAID | Katherine Bliss interviews Dr. Waldman, Coordinator of the United States Medical and Emergency Response in Haiti, on the short-term and long-term challenges facing the nation following the January 12th earthquake. | 2/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Dragon's Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa | Is China a rogue donor? Media reports about huge aid packages, support for pariah regimes, regiments of Chinese labor, and the ruthless exploitation of workers and natural resources in some of the poorest countries in the world have sparked fierce debates. | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Earthquake in Haiti: an Interview with Johanna Mendelson Forman | Johanna Mendelson Forman, Senior Associate of the Americas Program, discussed the earthquake in Haiti with Russ Oates, deputy director of external relations. | 1/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Earthquake in Haiti: an Interview with Peter DeShazo | Peter DeShazo, director of the Americas Program, discussed the earthquake in Haiti with Russ Oates, deputy director of external relations. | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prospects for Political Reform in Kenya | Audio from this event. Fresh from a six-month tour of Kenya, John Githongo will offer his insights into the political, electoral and constitutional reform process in his country and gauge prospects for stability in the run-up to presidential elections in 2011. | 12/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Challenges to Humanitarian Engagement in Somalia | Mark Bowden, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, discussed the worsening crisis in Somalia--where violence, displacement, and food insecurity have left nearly half the population in need of humanitarian assistance--and the challenges to humanitarian engagement in a context of asymmetric conflict. | 12/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From Stalin to Putin: Persistence of Soviet Institutions in Today’s Russia | At a conference hosted by CSIS Human Rights and Security Initiative and the Russia and Eurasia Program, Maxim Trudolyubov discussed why political elite want to cast Stalin’s legacy in a positive light and why a major rethink of the Stalinist past may be the first step toward real institutional change in Russia. | 12/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Approaches to Accounting for Post-9/11 Counterterrorism Policies and Actions: The Pros and Cons | The United States has recently begun a debate about the need to account for policies and alleged crimes relating to counterterrorism since 9/11 and the best process for doing so: prosecution, commissions, Congressional investigation, general inquiry, something else altogether? Ambassador Tom Pickering, Vice Admiral Lee Gunn (retired), and Suzanne Spaulding lead a discussion assessing these | 10/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 3 (Spanish) | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 3 | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 2 (Spanish) | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 1 (Spanish) | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 2 | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 4 (Spanish) | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 4 | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Panel 1 | The Mesoamerican corridor has long facilitated the illegal movement of drugs north to the United States and of arms from the United States to Mexico and countries further south. Humans and endangered species also form part of the flow of illegal traffic bound for markets in the United States and beyond. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trafficking in the Mesoamerican Corridor, Keynote Address | Luncheon and Keynote Address Assistant Secretary David T. Johnson, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, United States Department of State Moderator, Peter DeShazo, CSIS | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Social Network or Sanction? Web 2.0 Technology, Trade Sanctions, and Democratic Participation | Audio from this event. Recent events in Iran and China have demonstrated the potential of new social networking technology to help effect political change. Indeed, many overstate the influence of web 2.0 technology on political systems, but it is still important to consider. | 9/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Afghanistan's 2009 Presidential and Provincial Council Elections: Analysis by the NDI Observer Mission | Audio from this event. Members of National Democratic Institute's (NDI) 2009 International Election Observation Mission in Afghanistan presented their experiences, analyzed the results, and discussed the implications of the elections for the future of Afghanistan. Panelists included several delegates from the NDI observer mission. | 9/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama’s Trip to Russia, the G8, and Ghana | Audio from the press briefing on President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to the Russia, the G8, and Ghana. | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Social Factors in Cuba | Experts examine key social issues in Cuba including the state-individual relationship, living conditions, measurements of popular outlook and expression, and the role and potential development of civil society. | 5/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Access to Justice: Lessons From Civil Rights Experiences in Brazil and the United States | A recording of the event "Access to Justice: Lessons From Civil Rights Experiences in Brazil and the United States." | 4/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Conversation on U.S.-China Relations | Recording of the event "A Conversation on U.S.-China Relations." | 3/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kenya: The Aftermath of the Crisis and the Challenges Ahead | This is a recording on the event "Kenya: the Aftermath of the Crisis and the Challenges Abroad." The speakers reflect on the progress that Kenya has made since the violent aftermath of the December 2007 elections and offer advice as to how the world can help promote democracy. | 3/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Helene Cooper and her new book, The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood | This is a recording of the event with New York Times White House Correspondent, Helene Cooper, in which she discusses her new book: The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood. | 2/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Addressing Conflict and Underdevelopment in the Niger Delta | CSIS hosted Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Governor of Rivers State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, for a speech on conflict and underdevelopment in the Niger Delta. | 1/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Challenges to Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Challenges to Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement." | 1/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Views of Young Russian Women | CSIS held a discussion on "Views of Young Russian Women." | 12/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Intolerance and Discrimination in Today's Russia | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Intolerance and Discriminiation in Today's Russia." | 11/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Human Rights and Governance in Ethiopia | CSIS hosted a discussion titled "Human Rights and Governance in Ethiopia." | 11/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Effectively Interrogating Terrorism Suspects: Lessons From the Field – Senior Level Interrogators Discuss What Works | CSIS hosted a discussion titled "Effectively Interrogation Terrorism Suspects: Lessons from the Field." | 10/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Book Discussion: The Angel of Grozny | CSIS hosted journalist Asne Seierstad for a discussion on her most recent book, "The Angel of Grozny: Orphans of a Forgotten War." | 10/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pakistani and Indian Public Opinion on Kashmir | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Pakistani and Indian Public Opinion on Kashmir." | 7/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Humanitarian Crisis in Burma Post Cyclone Nargis | CSIS hosted a discussion on andquot;The Humanitarian Crisis in Burma Post Cyclone Nargis | 5/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The United Nations and Somalia | CSIS hosted Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, for a speech, titled "The United Nations and Somalia" | 4/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Smart Power Speaker Series: "A Perfect Storm: The New Humanitarian Challenges of the 21st Century" | CSIS hosted Josette Sheeran, executive director of the UN World Food Programme, for a discussion on "A Perfect Storm: The New Humanitarian Challenges of the 21st Century" | 4/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Smart Power Speaker Series: "The Future of UN Peacekeeping" featuring Jean-Marie Guéhenno | CSIS hosted Jean-Marie Guéhenn, for a discussion on "The Future of UN Peacekeeping" | 3/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Haiti Update: MINUSTAH at Four Years | CSIS hosted a disussion on "Haiti Update: MINUSTAH at Four Years" | 2/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Book Launch: The New Cold War: Putin's Russia and the Threat to the West | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The New Cold War: Putin's Russia and the Threat to the West" | 2/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Transatlantic Briefing with Hugh Roberts | CSIS hosted Dr. Hugh Roberts, former Director of the North Africa Project at the International Crisis Group, for a discussion titled "Muslim Alienation, Violence, and the Problem of Identity Politics in Europe Today." | 1/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kenya: Assessing the Political and Humanitarian Crisis | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Kenya: Assessing the Political and Humanitarian Crisis" | 1/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Zimbabwe: Human Rights in Crisis | CSIS hosted a discussion Zimbabwe: Human Rights in Crisis | 12/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Planning for Peace in Darfur | CSIS hosted Andrew Natsios, the U.S. president's special envoy for Sudan, for a dicussion on Planning for Peace in Darfur | 9/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Somalia's Crisis: Challenges to Peace | CSIS hosted a discussion on Somalia's Crisis: Challenges to Peace | 9/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religious Freedom and State Policy in Central Asia | CSIS held a discussion on "Religious Freedom and State Policy in Central Asia" | 1/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ghana's Millennium Challenge Account Compact | CSIS hosted an event on Ghana's newly signed "Millennium Challenge Account Compact." | 8/2/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Human Rights in Russia and the Upcoming G-8 Summit | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Human Rights in Russia and the Upcoming G-8 Summit" | 5/25/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sen. Russell Feingold on National Security | CSIS hosted Senator Russell Feingold for a discussion on national security in Africa. | 5/19/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Binaifer Nowrojee: Kenya's Political and Human Rights Climate | CSIS hosted Binaifer Nowrojee, Director of the Open Society Institute's East African initiative in Nairobi for a speech on "Kenya's Political and Human Rights Climate" | 3/30/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement with Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams | CSIS hosted the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, for a speech on religious organizations and post-conflict reconstruction in Sudan. | 3/27/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Search for Peace in Northern Uganda | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The Search for Peace in Northern Uganda" | 1/31/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Human Trafficking and Peacekeeping Operations: Research Findings and Legislative Responses | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Human Trafficking and Peacekeeping Operations: Research Findings and Legislative Responses" | 11/17/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Human Trafficking and Peacekeeping Operations | CSIS held a discussion on "Human Trafficking and Peace Keeping Operations" | 10/7/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 157 Episodes |
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