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Panelists examined the effects of U.S. domestic political discord on foreign policy strength and overall standing abroad. Much of the discussion focused on on recent debt ceiling negotiation…

French Foreign Minister Aain Juppe talked about political unrest in the Arab world and challenges to regional security in North Africa and the Middle East. He said he believed there were eno…

Senator John McCain and others talked about the political unrest in Libya and military action against forces of Libyan Leader Moammar Qadhafi. Among the topics they addressed were the level …

Leaders from the U.S. and more than 30 other Muslim-majority countries attended the eighth annual U.S.-Islamic World Forum. Following opening remarks from Martin Indyk, Qatar Foreign Ministe…

Participants spoke about U.S. policy and political unrest in the Middle East. Dennis Ross said the U.S. had outdated assumptions about the Arab world, and also talked about a possible vote i…

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi Fihri talked about anti-government protests across the region. As unrest in the Arab world continued, Moroccans took to the streets demanding reforms. …

Japan’s ambassador to the U.S., Ichiro Fujisaki, spoke about the nuclear crisis as a result of a 9.0 and tsunami in his country. Following his remarks, several Brookings scholars discussed h…

Panelists spoke about political unrest and anti-government protests in Egypt. Among the topics they addressed were the volatile nature of events, the potential for widespread revolution in t…

Martin Indyk talked about the situation in Egypt, including policy options and options for other nations in the region. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

Brookings Institution scholars talked about the need to reduce the U.S. defense budget, and its impact on the national debt and national security. Topics included weapons modernization and C…

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke about the U.S.-Pakistan partnership. Following his address U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke and USAID Ad…