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Haleh Esfandiari talked about her book My Prison, My Home: One Woman’s Story of Captivity in Iran (Ecco; September 1, 2009). The book is a memoir of her childhood in Iran and her professiona…

A discussion was held on the politics of reforming entitlements for senior citizens, Social Security and Medicare. Topics included a Senate Budget Committee bill introduced on the recommenda…

Speaker Qanooni expressed gratitude to the United States for its aid to Afghanistan, including its military presence. He described Afghanistan as working to become a democracy, and that the …

Professor Henri Barkey held a conversation with His Excellency Barham Salih about the political situation in Iraq, the future of the government, regional and sectarian tensions, and the impa…

Moderated by Professor Stuart Blumin, the panelists discussed the topic, “The New Electoral Map: From the Gingrich Revolution to 2008.” Topics included Republican and Democratic ("red and bl…

Geronimo Gutierrez, Mexican Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for North America talked about U.S. and Mexican efforts to combat global terrorism, border security and immigration, and trade issu…

Premier Charest spoke about Quebec’s role as a partner in a new North American agenda. He also talked about free trade agreements within the Americas, economic development, and the relations…

Following opening remarks by Michael Van Dusen and Larry Diamond, a panel of experts talked about the status of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Topics included whether the United Nations should…

Ambassador Wood talked about peace talks between the Colombian government and paramilitary groups. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions.

President Joaquim Chissano, President of Mozambique, talked about political stability, conflict resolution and economic development in Southern Africa. He answered questions from members of …