Middle East - Audio
by Center for Strategic and International Studies
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From politics to energy to economics, CSIS analyzes the myriad foreign policy and national security issues related to the Middle East.
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Iraq and the Kurds: The High-Stakes Hydrocarbons Gambit | CSIS Turkey Project hosted Joost R. Hiltermann, Deputy Program Director at the International Crisis Group (ICG) where he discussed a new report: Iraq and the Kurds: The High- Stakes Hydrocarbons Gambit. | 5/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Schieffer Series: Redefining the Front Lines: Anthony Shadid and Foreign Reporting in the 21st Century | The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues on Redefining the Front Lines: Anthony Shadid and Foreign Reporting in the 21st Century Moderated by | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Understanding The Arab Spring: Public Opinion and the Roots of Revolution in the Arab World | What was distinctive about the five Arab countries – Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and now Syria – where regimes have been overthrown or are tottering? Why do the Gulf states seem free from the winds of change? What are the common sentiments that have fueled protest and democratic demands across the Arab world since the start of 2011? | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Algeria Amidst North Africa's Transformation | Algeria initiated a series of reforms designed to promote a more open political environment in response to popular unrest early in 2011. In February, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika lifted a state of emergency law that had existed since 1992 and promised additional constitutional amendments that would limit presidential terms and loosen restrictions on the press. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: the Role of FTA Negotiations | Egypt, a long-time ally with profound influence on U.S. security, is making a transition from authoritarianism to democracy and needs support from the United States. In a time of declining foreign assistance, Egypt's aspirations for job-creating economic growth could be furthered by pursuing a free trade agreement with the United States. | 12/14/11 | 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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Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa | CSIS hosted a discussion featuring Daniel Mullaney, Assistant USTR for Europe and the Middle East, and Hiddo Houben, First Counselor for Trade and Agriculture at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. They discussed the U.S. and EU approaches to facilitating trade and investment and explore possible areas for future collaboration in MENA. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Book Discussion: Counterstrike | CSIS hosted a book event for Counterstrike by Eric Schmitt, Terrorism Correspondent for the The New York Times, and Thom Shanker, Pentagon Correspondent for the The New York Times. | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Crossroads: The Future of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership | CSIS Deputy Director of the Middle East Program Haim Malka gave a presentation on his recently released book, "Crossroads: The Future of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership". Following the presentation, commentary was given by Dr. Oded Eran and Dr. Dov Zakheim. | 9/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly | Briefers include: Jon B. Alterman, Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the CSIS Europe Program and former deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs | 9/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Twenty Years of Independence in the South Caucasus (Panel Two) | Chair: Janusz Bugajski, CSIS Security: Col. Robert Hamilton, U.S. Army War College Energy: Ariel Cohen, Heritage Foundation Rule of Law: Catherine Newcombe, Regional Director for Eurasia, Department of Justice Civil Society and Governance: Alex Sokolowski, Acting Team Leader, Democracy and Governance office, USAID | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Can Countries Succeed in an “Everyone A Changemaker” World? | Ashoka is a global association of leading social entrepreneurs -- men and women with system-changing ideas to address some of the world’s most pressing social challenges. Since its founding in 1980, Ashoka has provided long-term support to 3,000 leading social entrepreneurs in over 70 countries. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gulf Roundtable: Iran's Maritime Evolution | Dr. David B. Crist (Senior Historian for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and Commander Joshua Himes (CSIS Navy Fellow) discussed Iran's martime capabilities and aspirations and highlighted implications for the region and the United States at a Gulf Roundtable hosted by CSIS on July 7, 2011. | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Jose W. Fernandez and William C. Lane about Trade and Investment Opportunities | Dan Runde speaks with Jose W. Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, and William C. Lane, Director of Government Affairs, Caterpillar about opportunities for U.S. investment in a changing global landscape. | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with LTG James B. Peake, MD, USA (ret.) on the Army and Navy Overseas Medical Research Labs | Interview with LTG James B. Peake, MD, USA (ret.) on the Army and Navy Overseas Medical Research Labs. In this interview LTG Peake discusses why the military has overseas medical research laboratories. He also discusses the importance of the laboratories to American troops abroad, to various regional organizations, and to the local populations in the lab's host countries. | 6/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Andranik Migranyan, Dir. of the Inst. for Democracy and Cooperation about the Effects of the Arab Spring | Andranik Migranyan, Director of the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation, was a co-host of the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program’s one-day conference entitled, “What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?” Professor Migranyan spoke on the panel entitled “How and Why the Arab Spring Happened.” | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Aleksey Malashenko, Scholar at the Carnegie Moscow Center about the Effects of the Arab Spring | Aleksey Malashenko, Scholar at the Carnegie Moscow Center, was a guest speaker at the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program’s one-day conference entitled, “What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?” Dr. Malashenko spoke on the panel entitled “Implications of the Arab Spring for Central Asia.” | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Mark Katz, Prof. of Gov't and Politics at George Mason University about the Effects of the Arab Spring | Mark Katz, Professor of Government and Politics at George Mason University, was a guest speaker at the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program’s one-day conference entitled, “What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?” Dr. Katz spoke on the panel entitled “US-Russia Relations and the Arab Spring.” | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Thomas Graham, Senior Director with the Kissinger Associates about the Effects of the Arab Spring | Thomas Graham, Senior Director with the Kissinger Associates, was a guest speaker at the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program’s one-day conference entitled, “What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?” Dr. Graham spoke on the panel entitled "US-Russia Relations and the Arab Spring." | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Thomas Carothers, VP for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about the Effects of the Arab Spring | Thomas Carothers, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, was a keynote lunch speaker at the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program's one-day conference entitled, "What Does the Arab Spring Mean for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus?" | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Schieffer Series: The Arab Spring Moves into Summer | -- | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with OPIC President Elizabeth Littlefield | Dan Runde, codirector of the CSIS Project on U.S. Leadership in Development, spoke with Elizabeth Littlefield, president and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), about OPIC's role in investment after the "Arab Spring." | 6/10/11 | 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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Interview with Dr. Gijs Walraven, Director of the Aga Khan Health Services, AKDN | Interview with Dr. Gijs Walraven, Director of the Aga Khan Health Services of the Aga Khan Health Services of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Dr. | 3/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Frank Verrastro and Guy Caruso on Volatility in Energy Markets | Frank Verrastro, senior vice president and director, and Guy Caruso, senior adviser from the Energy and National Security Program, discussed the recent volatility in energy markets stemming from the nuclear crisis in Japan and unrest in the middle east. | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Winning or Losing the "End State" in Iraq | CSIS hosted an event with Michael Corbin Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs for Iraq on Winning or Losing the “End State” in Iraq Moderated by Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS | 3/8/11 | 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 Frank Verrastro on the Impact of the Crisis in Libya on World Energy Markets | H. Andrew Schwartz, senior vice president of external relations, interviewed Frank Verrastro, senior vice president and director of the Energy and National Security Program, about the impact of unrest in Libya on world energy markets. | 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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Rick "Ozzie" Nelson and Tom Sanderson on the Future of Al Qaeda | Rick "Ozzie" Nelson, director, CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, and Tom Sanderson, deputy director of the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, discuss their new project on the Future of al Qaeda and Associated Movements. | 2/9/11 | 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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Implications of the Uprising in Egypt | “Is it a revolt or a revolution?” Bob Schieffer asked Al Jazeera U.S. bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara, McClatchy Newspapers chief Pentagon correspondent Nancy Youssef, and CSIS expert John Alterman during a February 3 CSIS-TCU Schieffer School discussion on the “Implications of the Uprising in Egypt.” The panelists agreed that only time will tell. According to Dr. | 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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Interview with Heather Conley and François Delmas - Health Diplomacy Report, Europe, G8, G20 | Interview with Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the Europe Program, and François Delmas, Visiting Fellow for the Europe Program. Ms. Conley and Mr. Delmas explain how the G8 and G20 focus on global health respectively. They also discuss the likelihood of emerging economies taking on issues of development assistance. | 1/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clear Gold - Water as a Strategic Resource on the Middle East | On the occasion of the publication of Clear Gold: Water as a Strategic Resource in the Middle East The CSIS Middle East Program is pleased to host an event highlighting the importance of water to regional stability. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership | The CSIS Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy hosts an event with Brigadier General Jeffrey Buchanan, Director for Strategic Effects, U.S. Forces in Iraq, on "Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership." The event was moderated by Dr. Anthony Cordesman, CSIS Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy. | 12/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Changing Terrorist Threat and NCTC’s Response | The Honorable Michael E. Leiter Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) On The Changing Terrorist Threat and NCTC’s Response Moderated by | 12/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Perspectives in Counterterrorism with Charlie Allen - The Attack | Rick "Ozzie" Nelson, director of the Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, interviewed the Honorable Charles E. Allen, former Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about his experience as a senior CIA official on September 11, 2001. | 11/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Iran - Addressing the Nuclear Threat | The CSIS Middle East Program held a Gulf Roundtable featuring The Honorable Howard L. Berman Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee On "Iran: Addressing the Nuclear Threat" Moderated by Jon Alterman Director, CSIS Middle East Program | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State and Jacob J. Lew, Deputy Secretary of State | CSIS hosts a Statesmen's Forum with James B. Steinberg Deputy Secretary of State And Jacob J. Lew Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources On | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Games Kids Play | As the United States celebrates its 234th birthday, we should consider an important question: What if the United States were acting like a two-year-old? | 7/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Jon Alterman on the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | Max Entman interviewed Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, on U.S.-Israel relations after Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington, D.C. | 7/7/10 | 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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Halftime Report on the NPT Review Conference with Sharon Squassoni | Sharon Squassoni, Director of the CSIS Proliferation Prevention Program, was interviewed about the progress made so far at the NPT Review Conference occuring in New York at UN Headquarters until May 28. | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Will the United States Engage in the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan? | How Will the United States Engage in the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan? General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (ret.) Mr. David Ignatius Moderated by Haim Malka | 5/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Arnaud De Borchgrave on the FATA region of Pakistan | Arnaud De Borchgrave, senior adviser and director of the CSIS Transnational Threats Project (TNT), was interviewed about the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan. David Gordon, program coordinator and research assistant with TNT conducted the interview. (Total run time: 8:46) | 5/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Alterman on Forecasting the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan | Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program, discusses the forecast for the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan. | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clear Gold | The most likely source of political and social unrest in the Middle East over the next twenty years is not warfare or military coups—it’s water. Military threats get all the press, but it’s water that is the real game-changer. | 4/20/10 | 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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On the Road in America: Season 2 | The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Layalina Productions hosted the U.S. release of: On the Road in America: Season 2 | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dangerous Brinkmanship | The Israeli government’s surprise announcement of plans for new Jewish housing in East Jerusalem during Vice President Joe Biden’s visit last week does not bode well for U.S.-Israeli relations or for U.S. | 3/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Book Launch: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia: A Leader of Consequence | Audio from this event. CSIS hosted a book event for King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia: A Leader of Consequence by Dr. S. Rob Sobhani President, Caspian Energy Consulting | 2/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Victory over al-Qaeda | In an important way, al-Qaeda has been defeated. At one time, many Muslims admired the organization for its courageous opposition to Western domination, and many Westerners feared that al-Qaeda might draw Muslim communities into a battle with the West. Immediately after the events of September 11, 2001, it was not always clear how the battle for Muslim hearts and minds would end up. | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Dynamics of North African Terror: Keynote Address | Over the last decade, North Africa’s local extremist violence has become increasingly interwoven with global terrorist operations. Networks of fundraisers, recruiters, and operatives connect North Africans to violent incidents in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Dynamics of North African Terror Panel Two | Over the last decade, North Africa’s local extremist violence has become increasingly interwoven with global terrorist operations. Networks of fundraisers, recruiters, and operatives connect North Africans to violent incidents in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Dynamics of North African Terror: Welcome and Panel One | Over the last decade, North Africa’s local extremist violence has become increasingly interwoven with global terrorist operations. Networks of fundraisers, recruiters, and operatives connect North Africans to violent incidents in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A U.S. Role in Yemen | This is the audio for Middle East Notes and Comment: A U.S. Role in Yemen. | 1/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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General David Petraeus | This is the audio for event "The Military Strategy Forum with General David Petraeus" on January 21, 2010. | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Waiting for the Deluge | In a region that already has enough conflicts, another one is brewing, and it comes from a surprising source: the Nile. The river that witnessed history from the pharaohs through the Bible and on to the nationalist revolution of 1952 seems poised to enter a new phase, and there may not be enough water to go around. | 1/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can Iran’s Bomb be Stopped? | Audio from this event. | 12/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CSIS Press Briefing: Cordesman to Discuss President Obama's Announcement on Afghanistan Strategy | This is the audio for event "CSIS Press Briefing: Cordesman to Discuss President Obama's Announcement on Afghanistan Strategy" on December 2, 2009. | 12/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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House of the Rising Son | It is a strange kind of republic in which presidents serve for life. It is an even stranger one in which rulers inherit power from their fathers. Yet, that is the direction in which the Arab Republic of Egypt is going. | 11/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Screening of "Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think" | Audio from the introduction of this event. | 11/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Build Successful Coalitions to Achieve Difficult Development Goals | Audio from this event. The Hills Program in association with the Partners for Democratic Change, is co-hosting a discussion on 10 November 2009 titled : "How to build successful coalitions to achieve difficult development goals" featuring development practitioners from the field in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The discussion will be moderated by Gerald Hyman. | 11/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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China's Hard Choices on Iran | On Iran, China increasingly seems to be the odd man out. Not only have the French taken a surprisingly hard line in international efforts to regulate the Iranian nuclear program, but there are signs Russia may be stiffening its resolve as well. | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gulf Roundtable: The UAE 123 Nuclear Agreement | At its October Gulf Roundtable, the CSIS Middle East Program hosted Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering for a discussion of the UAE 123 nuclear agreement and its implications for civilian nuclear cooperation in the Middle East, and for the creation of a global framework for addressing the challenges of proliferation and enrichment. | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Book Event: A Question of Command | Audio from this event. A Question of Command: Counterinsurgency from the Civil War to Iraq by | 10/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Revolution Grows Up | In the September issue of Middle East Notes and Comment, Jon Alterman argues that Iran has moved from being a unique revolutionary state to becoming an ordinary authoritarian one. | 9/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Outlook for Global Energy Markets after the Great Recession: With Perspectives on China and Iran | Audio from this event. CSIS hosted Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki for a discussion on the key issue of attention for policymakers in the East and West: the outlook for global oil and gas markets after the Great Recession. Will growth reemerge to pre-crises levels? Will production keep up with resumed growth? What will the implications- be for prices? | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gulf Roundtable: The New Silk Road | This is the audio for event "Gulf Roundtable: The New Silk Road". For the first time in modern history, China has surpassed the United States as the largest exporter to the Middle East, with revenues totaling around $60 billion per year. | 9/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Defining Engagement | In the July/August issue of Middle East Notes and Comment, Jon Alterman argues that engagement with Iran is a sign of strength, not weakness. | 7/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Gulen Movement | This is the audio for event "The Gulen Movement". This event took place June 17, 2009. For more information on this event please use the link to the right. | 6/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Whole World is Watching | In the September issue of Middle East Notes and Comment, Jon Alterman argues that Iran has moved from being a unique revolutionary state to becoming an ordinary authoritarian one. | 6/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CSIS-Bob Schieffer School of Journalism Dialogue: Afghanistan and Pakistan | Recording of the event "CSIS-Bob Schieffer School of Journalism Dialogue: Afghanistan and Pakistan." | 5/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama's Trip to The Middle East and Europe | Recording of the event "CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama's Trip to The Middle East and Europe." | 5/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authoritarian Democracies and Democratic Authoritarianism | For a part of the world that doesn't have a lot of freedom, the Middle East certainly has a lot of elections that count. On May 16, Kuwaitis elected a new parliament, sending women to the chamber for the first time. On June 7, Lebanese will go to the polls, and five days later, Iranians will have their turn. | 5/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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His Majesty King Abdullah II | This is a recording of King Abdullah's speech regarding relations between Israel and the Arab world. | 4/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Magic is Gone | It's no secret that the U.S.-Egyptian relationship is ailing. As his term went on, President George W. Bush seemed to go to Egypt principally to deliver stern lectures. | 4/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Turkey's Evolving Dynamics: Strategic Choices for U.S.-Turkey Relations | Recording of the event "Turkey's Evolving Dynamics: Strategic Choices for U.S.-Turkey Relations." | 3/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Justice is a Virtue | In a recent Middle East Notes and Comment Jon Alterman talks about a pivotal speech President Obama gave in the 2008 presidential campaign and its broader implications. | 3/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Turkish Foreign Policy | This is a recording of the meeting on Turkish Foreign Policy. The speakers were members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee. | 3/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Statesmen's Forum: Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Iraq | This is a recording of the event with the Special Representative of the UN Security General for Iraq. | 3/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Middle East Moves East | In a recent Middle East Notes and Comment Jon Alterman talks about the U.S. governments map of the Middle East and how its conceptions are drifting eastward. | 2/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Implications of the Israeli Elections | Jon Alterman and Haim Malk discusss the recent Israeli Elections. | 2/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Beginning of the End? | Last month, the U.S. intelligence community published an assessment of what the world might look like in the year 2025. Americans treated the report as an interesting exercise, if a somewhat esoteric one. For many leaders in the Middle East, however, and especially in the Gulf, the report was not esoteric at all. It was a glimpse at their personal futures. | 12/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Future Operating Environment in Iraq | CSIS hosted Dr. Ali al-Dabbagh, the Iraqi government's official spokesman, for a speech titled "The Future Operating Environment in Iraq." | 12/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gulf Roundtable: Making Sense of Gulf Economic Trends with Mohsin Khan | CSIS hosted Mohsin Khan, director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund, for a discussion titled "Making Sense of Gulf Economic Trends." | 11/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Road Map from Conflict to Peace: A Discussion on the Army's New Doctrine for Stability Operations and the Implication | CSIS hosted a discussion on the Army's New Doctrine for Stability Operations. | 11/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Kurdistan Region and the Future of Iraq | CSIS hosted Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, for a speech on the Kurdistan Region and the future of Iraq. | 10/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Yankee Go Home | To hear some people tell the story, anti-Americanism will end on or about January 20, 2009. On that date, a new president will move into the White House, bringing with him a traditional American respect for foreign cultures, international law, and multilateral diplomacy. | 10/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Bush Administration's Legacy in the Middle East | Jon Alterman's article for the blog: Middle East Strategy at Harvard. | 10/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Treading on Hallowed Ground: Counterinsurgency Operations in Sacred Spaces | CSIS hosted a book launch for C. Christine Fair and Sumit Ganguly for their book titled "Treading on Hallowed Ground: Counterinsurgency Operations in Sacred Spaces." | 10/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Statesmen's Forum: His Excellency Samir Sumaida'ie | CSIS hosted His Excellency Samir Sumaida'ie at the Statesmen's Forum. | 9/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gulf Roundtable: Fundamentalist Islam at a Crossroads: 9/11, Iraq, and the Saudi religious debate with Stephane Lacroix | CSIS hosted a Gulf Roundtable: Fundamentalist Islam at a Crossroads: 9/11, Iraq, and the Saudi religious debate with Stephane Lacroix | 9/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Implications of the Opening Steps for a Diplomatic Path between the United States and Iran | CSIS hosted a discussion titled "The Implications for the Opening Steps for a Diplomatic Path between the United States and Iran." | 7/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Negotiating with Militant Groups in Pakistan | A Teleconference from the North-West Frontier Province | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Negotiating with Militant Groups in Pakistan" A Teleconference from the North-West Frontier Province | 7/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Crisis in Turkey | CSIS hosted a discussion "The Crisis in Turkey" | 7/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Understanding Khamenei: The Writings of Iran's Supreme Leader | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Understanding Khamenei: The Writings of Iran's Supreme Leader" | 7/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Assessing U.S. Policy Towards Iran | CSIS hosted a discussion on assessing U.S. Policy Towards Iran, moderated by Bob Schieffer, CBS Chief Washington Correspondent and Face the Nation anchor. | 6/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Launch of "The Vital Triangle: China, the United States, and the Middle East" | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The Vital Triangle: China, the United States, and the Middle East" | 6/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq" | 6/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Qur'anic Guidance for Good Governance | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Qur'anic Guidance for Good Governance" | 6/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East: The Challenges Ahead | CSIs hosted a discussion on "Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East: The Challenges Ahead" | 6/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Smart Power Speaker Series: Nation Building After Iraq | CSIS hosted a discussion on Nation Building After Iraq at Smart Power Speaker Series | 6/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Global and Domestic Developments and Prospects for the Turkish Economy | CSIS hosted a discussion on Global Domestic Developments and Prospects for the Turkish Economy | 5/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CSIS Press Briefing: President's Trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Press Briefing: President's Trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt." | 5/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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War in Iraq: The Public Perspectives | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The Public Perspectives" | 4/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Status of U.S. Efforts in Iraq | CSIS hosted a discussion on the status of U.S. Efforts in Iraq, moderated by CBS Chief Washington Correspondent and Face the Nation Anchor Bob Schieffer. | 3/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Harbingers: Iraq's Economic Development in Transition | CSIS hosted a dicsussion on "Iraq's Economic Development in Transition" | 3/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The U.S and Turkey: Another Honeymoon? | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The U.S and Turkey: Another Honeymoon?" | 2/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gulf Roundtable: Iraq after the Surge: Implications for the Gulf States | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Gulf Roundtable: Iraq after the Surge: Implications for the Gulf States" | 2/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Situation in Iraq: A Briefing from the Battlefield | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The Situation in Iraq: A Briefing from the Battlefield" | 2/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Discussion with Representative John Murtha | CSIS hosted The Honorable John Murtha (D-PA) delived a speech titled, “The Hidden Costs to the War in Iraq: The Challenges We Face.” | 2/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CSIS Press Briefing: President's Middle East Trip | CSIS hosted Press Briefing on President Obama’s upcoming trip to the Middle East and Europe. | 1/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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119 |
Senator Chuck Hagel on U.S.-Iran Relations | CSIS hosted Senator Chuck Hagel, for a speech on U.S- Iran Relations | 11/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Statesmen's Forum: H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of Turkey | CSIS hosted H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of Turkey, for a speech on "Turkey and the United States: An Enduring Partnership." | 11/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gulf Roundtable - Iran: Meeting the Military Challenge | CSIS hosted a discussion on Gulf Roundtable - Iran: Meeting the Military Challenge | 10/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Statesmen's Forum: Mowaffak al-Rubaie, National Security Advisor of Iraq | CSIS hosted Mowaffak al-Rubaie, National Security Advisor of Iraq | 10/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Islamic World and the West | CSIS hosted a discussion on The Islamic World and the West | 9/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Turkey after the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections | CSIS hosted a discussion on Turkey after the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections | 9/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Way Forward in Iraq with Amb. David Satterfield | CSIS hosted Amb. David Satterfield, for a discussion on The Way Forward in Iraq with Amb. David Satterfield | 9/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Press Briefing: Anthony Cordesman on Iraq | CSIS hosted a Press Briefing with Anthony Cordesman on Iraq | 8/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Turkish Elections: Results and Implications | CSIS hosted a discussion on The Turkish Elections: Results and Implications | 7/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Public Opinion in Iran Today | CSIS hosted a discussion on Public Opinion in Iran Today | 7/13/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Turkey in the Eurasian Context | CSIS hosted Ambassador Unal Cevikoz of the Turkish Foreign Ministry for a speech on Turkey's relations with Eurasia. | 6/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Turkish General Staff and the Turkish State | CSIS hosted a discussion on The Turkish General Staff and the Turkish State | 5/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Impact of the Middle East and Afghanistan on Transatlantic Relations | CSIS hosted a Senior European Dialogue on "The Impact of the Middle East and Afghanistan on Transatlantic Relations: An Italian Perspective." | 4/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Samir Sumaida'ie, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States | CSIS hosted Samir Sumaida'ie, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States at the Statesmen's Forum | 4/13/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Opportunities and Challenges for Economic Growth in Iraq | CSIS hosted Frank Lavin, United States Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, for a speech on "Opportunities and Challenges for Economic Growth in Iraq" | 3/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reaching Arab Audiences: A Discussion with Thomas L. Friedman | CSIS hosted a discussion with Thomas Friedman titled "Reaching Arab Audiences" | 2/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gianfranco Fini, Italy's Foreign Minister from 2004-2006 | CSIS hosted a discussion on the importance of the U.S.-Italian partnership in achieving shared goals, particularly in the Middle East. | 1/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Decision 2008: The Way Forward in Iraq | CSIS hosted a discussion on the agenda for Iraq in the 110th Congress. | 1/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Amre Moussa, Secretary-General, League of Arab States | CSIS hosted a discussion with Amre Moussa, the secretary-general of the League of Arab States, on regional conflict and alleviating tension and violence. | 12/7/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Discussion with Journalist Anthony Shadid | CSIS hosted journalist Anthony Shadid for a discussion of his book "Iraq, Night Draws Near" | 11/13/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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139 |
Saudi Arabia's Strategic Energy Initiative: Safeguarding Against Supply Disruptions | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Saudi Arabia's Strategic Energy Initiative: Safeguarding Against Supply Disruptions" | 11/9/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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140 |
Arab Public Opinion and Perceptions of Violence | CSIS hosted a discussion on the "Arab Public Opinion and Perceptions of Violence" | 10/10/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Ambassador to the United States | CSIS hosted Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, for a speech titled, "Saudi-U.S. Relations and the Way Ahead" | 10/4/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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142 |
Seven Revolutions Forum: Social and Political Consequences of the Middle East Population Boom | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Social and Political Consequences of the Middle East Population Boom" | 9/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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143 |
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Questions that Demand Answers | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Questions that Demand Answers" | 9/21/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mehdi Eker, the Turkish Minister of Agriculture | CSIS hosted Mehdi Eker for a speech on “Modern Turkey: Progress on Every Front”. | 9/14/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Book Launch: Mecca and Main Street | CSIS hosted Geneive Abdo for a discussion of her new book, Mecca and Main Street: Muslim Life in America after 9/11. | 9/13/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Policy Responses to Suicide Bombing in the Muslim World | CSIS hosted a discussion on "New Policy Responses to Suicide Bombing in the Muslim World" | 9/7/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Press Briefing: Crisis in the Middle East | CSIS hosted a briefing for reporters on the Middle East crisis. | 7/26/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq | CSIS hosted Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. ambassador to Iraq, for a speech titled "Iraq: A Status Report." | 7/11/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Iran's Energy Equation | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Iran's Energy Equation" which focused on the economic and political dimensions of Iran shaping development and management of that country’s energy resources. | 6/27/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Iraq's New Government, A Kurdish View | CSIS hosted Qubad J. Talabany, representative of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government to the U.S., for a speech titled, "Iraq's New Government: Key Players, Issues, and Direction — A Kurdish View". | 6/12/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Turkey, Europe and the U.S.: The Emerging Triangular Relationship | CSIS hosted the Turkish Ambassador to the United States H.E. Nabi Sensoy for a discussion on the Emerging Triangular Relationship between Turkey, Europe, and the US. | 4/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The JDP Government's Policy Goals and Achievements: An Inside Perspective | CSIS hosted a discussion on the review of the JDP Government's Policy GOals and Achievements. | 4/6/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rising Anxiety and Deepening Analysis: A Report on the Transatlantic Dialogue on Terrorism | CSIS hosted a discussion on the "Rising Anxiety and Deepening Analysis: A Report on the Transatlantic Dialogue on Terrorism" | 4/4/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Azerbaijan's Security Agenda | CSIS hosted a discussion on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution process, Azerbaijan’s regional and energy policies, and Azerbaijan’s Euro-Atlantic agenda | 3/30/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality and Myth of Turkey as a new Global Energy Hub | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The Reality and Myth of Turkey as a new Global Energy Hub" | 3/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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COBRA II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq | CSIS hosted a book launch for Michael R. Gordon and General Bernard Trainor for the book titled, "COBRA II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq." | 3/16/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Dubai Ports Deal: How Secure Is It? | CSIS hosted a discussion on "The Dubai Ports Deal: How Secure Is It?" | 3/1/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley: "Strategy for Victory in Iraq." | CSIS hosted a speech by National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley on “Strategy for Victory in Iraq”. | 12/20/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Press Briefing on Iraqi Elections and Related Issues | CSIS hosted a briefing for the press regarding Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections in 2005. | 12/8/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Current and Future Implications of the Political Process in Iraq | CSIS hosted a Statesmen’s Forum entitled, “The Current and Future Implications of the Political Process in Iraq,” featuring an address by Adil Abdul Mahdi, Deputy President of the Transitional Government of Iraq. | 11/10/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lt. Gen. David Petraeus on Iraq's Evolving Forces | CSIS hosted Lt. General David Petraeus, former commander of the Multinational Security Transition Command, for a speech titled "Iraq's Evolving Forces" | 11/7/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project Seminar on the state of Al Qaeda and the Taliban today | CSIS hosted a discussion on the "State of Al Qaeda and the Taliban Today" | 10/26/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Partner Of Freedoms And Democracy: The Turkish Grand National Assembly | CSIS hosted a Statesmen’s Forum with H.E. Bulent Arinc, the Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, on "Partner of Freedoms and Democracy." | 5/26/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Winning the War on Terror | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Winning the War on Terror" | 4/27/04 | Free | View In iTunes |
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IRAQ: On The Precipice of Failure? | CSIS hosted a discussion on "Iraq: On the Precipice of Failure?" | 4/14/04 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Future of Global Oil Supply: Saudi Arabia | CSIS hosted a conference on the "Future of Global Oil Supply: Saudi Arabia". | 2/24/04 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Direct Foreign Investments and Economic Development of Turkey | CSIS hosted Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a speech on "Direct Foreign Investments and Economic Development of Turkey" | 1/27/04 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Secretary Powell Says Time is Running Out for Saddam Hussein | CSIS hosted Secretary Colin Powell for a speech titled "Time is Running Out for Saddam Hussein" | 3/5/03 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 168 Episodes |
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