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Richard Fontaine, Center for a New American Security, Senior Fellow
Richard Fontaine, Center for a New American Security, Senior Fellow
Mr. Fontaine discusses the way forward in Afghanistan, counterinsurgency and how many more troops should be sent to the region.
Saturday, October 17, 2009 : Washington, DC
watch Richard Fontaine Segment
Scott Ritter, Fmr. U.N. Weapons Inspector in Iraq (1991-98)
Scott Ritter, Fmr. U.N. Weapons Inspector in Iraq (1991-98)
Scott Ritter, Fmr. U.N. Weapons Inspector in Iraq (1991-98), discussed his London Guardian op-ed which challenges the idea that Iran is close to producing a nuclear weapon.
Sunday, October 4, 2009 : Washington, DC
watch Scott Ritter Interview    visit London Guardian Op-ed
Gen. Odierno Pentagon Press Briefing
Gen. Odierno Pentagon Press Briefing
The top commander of U.S. forces in Iraq briefed reporters on the situation in that country. General Ray Odierno repeated his intention to withdraw more troops before the end of the year, and then hold the number steady until after upcoming elections.
Thursday, October 1, 2009 : Washington, DC : 43 min.
watch Gen. Odierno Briefing (10/01)
House Armed Services Cmte. Hearing on Iraq
House Armed Services Cmte. Hearing on Iraq
Because Iraqi forces are effectively taking on security for their country, some 4,000 American forces may withdraw by the end of October, Gen. Ray Odierno, the top U.S. Commander in Iraq, told the House Armed Services Cmte. The general gave the Cmte. an assessment of the security transition from American troops to Iraqi forces.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 : Washington, DC : 2 hr. 53 min.
watch Armed Services Hearing on Iraq
Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearing on State Dept. Hiring Practices
Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearing on State Dept. Hiring Practices
Recently eight security guards, employed by ArmourGroup North America to protect the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, were fired for alleged misconduct. The Commission on Wartime Contracting, a bipartisan body appointed by Congress to investigate reconstruction and security projects, heard from witnesses representing the State Department and its security contractors.
Monday, September 14, 2009 : Washington, DC
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Ambassador Christopher Hill Testifies on Situation in Iraq
Ambassador Christopher Hill Testifies on Situation in Iraq
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill to update Congress on the situation in Iraq with an "update from the field." Senator John Kerry (D-MA) chaired the hearing.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 : Washington, DC : 1 hr. 16 min.
watch Senate Foreign Relations Cmte. Hearing
House Oversight Hearing on Waste and Fraud in Pakistan and Afghanistan
House Oversight Hearing on Waste and Fraud in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) chaired a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs hearing on detecting fraud and waste in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Inspectors general from the State Dept., Defense Dept., and other agencies tetified before the subcommittee.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 : Washington, DC : 2 hr. 2 min.
watch House Hearing on Waste and Fraud
Jeremy Shapiro, Fmr. Adviser to Gen. McChrystal & Dir.of Research at Brookings Institutiion
Jeremy Shapiro, Fmr. Adviser to Gen. McChrystal & Dir.of Research  at Brookings Institutiion
Gen. McChrystal released his report on the war in Afghanistan. Jeremy Shapiro, Fmr. Adviser to Gen. McChrystal, served on a civilian assessment team contributing to Gen. McChrystal's strategic review process. He discussed the report and his experiences working with Gen. McChrystal.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 : Washington, DC : 29 min.
watch Jeremy Shapiro Interview    visit Brookings Institution Website
Middle East Inst. Speech on Iraq and the Kurds
Middle East Inst. Speech on Iraq and the Kurds
Joost Hiltermann, Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at the International Crisis Group discusses the recently published ICG report, "Iraq and the Kurds: Trouble Along the Trigger Line." Hiltermann, who was responsible for the report, focuses on growing tensions between Iraqi government authorities and the Kurdish Regional government (KRG) over disputed territories, especially in the Kirkuk region.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 : Washington, DC : 1 hr. 5 min.
watch Speech on Tensions Between Iraq and the Kurds
Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearings - Day 2
Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearings - Day 2
On day 2, the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan considered a 5-year, $5 billion translation contract. The members discussed whether Global Linguist Solutions, which provides the U.S. Army with translators, raised costs significantly after a competitor was subcontracted for the project.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 : Washington, DC : 3 hr. 16 min.
watch Cmsn. Hearing
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