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Middle East Institute Conference on Rewriting the Middle East Agenda
Middle East Institute Conference on Rewriting the Middle East Agenda
The annual conference of the Middle East Institute hosted a series of panel discussions on security issues in the Persian Gulf region, and examined the future of Iraq and the Middle East peace process.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 : Washington, DC
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Institute for the Study of War Discussion on Iraq Troop Surge
Institute for the Study of War Discussion on Iraq Troop Surge
The Institute for the Study of War hosted a discussion on the 2007 U.S. troop surge in Iraq. Two U.S. commanders who were stationed there discussed a new documentary detailing the troop increase and its effects on the war. They were joined by New York Times’ chief military correspondent Michael Gordon.
Monday, November 9, 2009 : Washington, DC
watch ISW: Discussion on Iraq Surge
Reps. Mike Coffman (R-CO) & Eric Massa (D-NY)
Reps. Mike Coffman (R-CO) & Eric Massa (D-NY)
Representatives Coffman and Massa, both military veterans and freshmen members, spoke about U.S. policy toward Afghanistan and the Obama administration's re-evaluation of military and political strategy in the region.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 : Washington, DC : 42 min.
watch Interview With Reps. Coffman & Massa    visit Rep. Coffman    visit Rep. Massa
Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearing
Commission on Wartime Contracting Hearing
The Commission on Wartime Contracting met with Defense Dept. & Army officials on the role of contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. The hearing examined the adequacy of supervision over contractor employees during the drawdown of U.S. troops in Iraq, and coordination of Defense Department agencies that manage and audit contracts.
Monday, November 2, 2009 : Washington, DC
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Samuel Parker, United States Institute of Peace, Post-Conflict Peace & Stability - Program Officer
Samuel Parker, United States Institute of Peace, Post-Conflict Peace & Stability - Program Officer
Samuel Parker gives his opinion on the way forward for the Obama administration in Iraq, the future of U.S.-Iraq relations and the upcoming Iraq elections.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 : Washington, DC : 33 min.
watch Interview with Samuel Parker    visit U.S. Inst. of Peace
U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference
Iraq P.M. Nouri al-Maliki & Sec. of State Clinton (10/19/09)
Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister of Iraq, attended the U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference, the first trade event under the new Strategic Framework Agreement. The event included panel discussions on doing business in Iraq and speeches by Sec. of State Hillary Clinton and Nat’l Security Advisor Gen. James Jones.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 : Washington, DC : 1 hr.
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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
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