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Middle East scholars Margot Badram and David Ottaway, who is also a former Washington Post reporter, talked about the impact of recent uprising in Arab nations. They warned of the potential…

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 professional career as well as the…

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…

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 idea “is in…

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…

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 blue")…

Mr. Gutierrez talked about U.S. and Mexican efforts to combat global terrorism, border security and immigration, and trade issues. Following his remarks he answered questions from the…

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…

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

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

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

The American Task Force for Lebanon met to discuss recent election developments in Lebanon.