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Former National Security Adviser Bud McFarlane and Former Ambassador to Israel Sam Lewis are among the panelists at an event examining Richard Nixon’s Middle East policy. They look at the ro…

The author presents his firsthand account of the 2005 Cedar Revolution and the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. He shared his access to major and minor players and his insight on the A…

Former intelligence officers talked about the process of gathering and sharing intelligence information. Among the topics they addressed were methods of gathering intelligence, the importanc…

Former Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Richard Murphy talked about U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, efforts to combat terrorism, and other Middle East issues. He also responde…

Moderated by Ambassador Richard Murphy, Senator Bob Graham and Bouthaina Shaaban talked about the Iraq War and future of U.S.-Syria relations, including recent allegations that Syria was har…

During Washington Journal, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Richard Murphy talked about U.S. policy toward Iraq. He spoke about the history of the relationship betwe…

Witnesses testified about the support that Middle East countries are or are not giving to the U.S. in the war on terrorism.

Participants talked about cooperation between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and mutual strategic interests in the Middle East and Persian Gulf regions. Among the issues they addressed were econo…

Mr. Murphy talked about Syrian interests and any potential the country might play in international efforts to combat global terrorism. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

Richard Murphy talked about headline news stories about the significance of the Israeli election. He also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

The panelists Talked about the current economic and military situations in Iraq. They focused on the United Nations effort of weapons inspection and the chemical weapons being produced in th…

The House Armed Services Committee Defense Policy Panel heard testimony on methods to enforce the U.N. resolutions concerning Iraq without resorting to the use of force by a military power. …

A group of Middle East analysts discussed the upcoming Israeli elections and the possible party coalitions that might be formed as a result, since no single party has ever gained a majority …

Mr. Murphy discussed the Middle East peace meetings which are being held in Madrid, Spain.

The American Assembly brought together 60 public policy researchers and leaders of various constituencies in America to discuss America’s security. By applying a consensus building technique…

Participants in the 1991 American Assembly convened to determine the final public policy initiatives to be published under the name of the 1991 forum’s topic “Rethinking America’s Security.”…

Mr. Eilts advised that following a defeat of Iraq by the U.S. military, a defensive military force should be maintained to ward off possible aggression from surrounding Middle East states. H…

All four witnesses advocated caution in the use of U.S. military force in the resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis in consideration of the existing conflicts between countries in the Middle…

The Federation of American Scientists discussed various United States policy options for resolving the Persian Gulf crisis. They disputed the dividing line between coercive diplomacy and mil…

The Joint Economic Committee and the Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee met together and considered the impact of the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, …