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Mr. Fontaine discusses the way forward in Afghanistan, counterinsurgency and how many more troops should be sent to the region.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
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 Richard Fontaine Segment
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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
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Scott Ritter Interview  London Guardian Op-ed
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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
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Washington, DC
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Gen. Odierno Briefing (10/01)
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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
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Washington, DC
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Armed Services Hearing on Iraq
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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
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Washington, DC
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Senate Foreign Relations Cmte. Hearing
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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
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Washington, DC
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House Hearing on Waste and Fraud
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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
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Washington, DC
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Jeremy Shapiro Interview Brookings Institution Website
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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
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Washington, DC
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Speech on Tensions Between Iraq and the Kurds
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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
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Washington, DC
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Cmsn. Hearing
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