Videos

Foreign policy analysts talked about the role of the National Security Council and organizational changes that may occur during the Trump administration. Speakers included former Deputy Nati…

I.M. Destler talked about his book, In the Shadow of the Oval Office: Profiles of the National Security Advisers and the Presidents They Served - From JFK to George W. Bush, which he co-auth…

Mac Destler talked about President Obama’s national security team. Several key members are scheduled to leave by the end of summer 2011. Topics included possible replacements and the perform…

Participants talked about newly enacted health care reforms and the impact of the reforms on the deficit. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.

Participants testified about potential legislation to reorganize the federal government in order to respond to terrorist acts on U.S. territory. Among the issues addressed were the potential…

The House ways and Means Subcommittee chaired by Representative Phil Crane, R- Illinois, heard testimony from members of Congress, labor and business leaders. Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade…

The Director of the Center for International Studies Mac Destler joined the Washington Journal to talk about the history and impact of most favored nation trading status.

Committee members heard testimony concerning the implementation of the latest round of GATT agreements, especially the World Trade Organization. In this portion, representatives of various i…

A member of the Japanese Diet spoke in a forum sponsored by the Washington Area Forum on Economic Reform on recent changes in Japan’s foreign policy and Japan’s role as an actor in the globa…

The Commission on Government Renewal held a news conference to announce the release of its memorandum on reforming the federal government. The memorandum, sent to Governor Bill Clinton (D-Ar…

The University of Maryland School of Public Affairs sponsored the first annual forum on U.S. domestic and foreign policy issues. This year’s conference focused on the issues facing the U.S. …