Future of Space Travel
Stephen Hawking and others spoke about the future of space exploration as part of a lecture series to mark the 50th anniversary of NASA. In his remarks titled “Why we should go into space,” …
1,531 viewsStephen Hawking and others spoke about the future of space exploration as part of a lecture series to mark the 50th anniversary of NASA. In his remarks titled “Why we should go into space,” …
1,531 viewsHomeland Security Secretary John Kelly delivered remarks at George Washington University on security threats. He outlined the top priorities of his agency including transnational organized c…
2,452 viewsNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg talked with former U.S. NATO Representative Kurt Volker about the role and the future of the alliance, and his meeting the previous day with President…
675 viewsThe George Washington University Extremism Program hosted a panel discussion with technology experts and government officials on combating online radicalization. Following opening remarks, B…
519 viewsRetired Army General David Petraeus talke about global challenges and strategic leadership. He discussed his recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in New York City. In addition, h…
1,501 viewsIntelligence experts talked about challenges facing U.S. intelligence research and development and the private companies that conduct such work. Afterward, the president of George Washington…
760 viewsDefense Secretary Aston Carter outlined his vision for the future of the nation’s military. He announced the first phase of personnel reforms in his “Force of the Future” initiative to keep …
587 viewsHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) talked about women in politics and other issues including the two-year budget between President Obama and congressional Republicans, the environment…
625 viewsOpening remarks wee made for the forum, “Walter Mondale: Living Legacy,” held in George Washington University’s Jack Morton Auditorium.
194 viewsPresident Toomas Hendrik Ilves talked about policies and actions his government had taken to address cyber threats in reaction to a 2007 cyberattack Estonia faced that shut down essential co…
1,034 viewsFormer U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about economic and political changes in China. Among the topics he addressed were the state of U.S.-China relations, cyber threats, China’…
318 viewsSteven Knapp opened the inaugural event launching the George Washington University Cybersecurity Initiative. Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff gave the opening address. He …
392 viewsBen Bernanke spoke to George Washington University students about the origins and mission of the Federal Reserve. This was the first of four classes he taught at the school. In his lecture h…
3,911 viewsFormer President Bill Clinton moderated a discussion with activists who talk about their service activities and what motivates them in trying to make a difference. Speakers included recordin…
855 viewsFormer security officials and current congressional staffers discussed pending cybersecurity legislation. They focused on aspects of the proposed legislation that would affect small business…
1,472 viewsHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and her predecessors Michael Chertoff and Tom Ridge discussed the department’s evolution and future.
5,544 viewsPresident Obama and former President George W. Bush spoke at an event commemorating World AIDS Day. In his remarks President Obama said no other country has done more work to combat HIV and …
290 viewsSecretary Napolitano gave her first annual state of U.S homeland security address. In her remarks she said the department would end its color-coded alert system created in the aftermath of t…
10,902 viewsDr. Jane Goodall spoke about her experiences as a naturalist and her work with primates. She also presented awards to several people whose work she admired.
756 viewsSupreme Court Justice David Souter talked about how history explains why current judges see the facts of court cases differently from their predecessors. Following Justice Souter’s remarks, …
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