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James Rubin and Frances Fargos Townsend spoke about U.S. foreign policy and challenges facing U.S. diplomatic efforts. Among the topics they addressed were security in Iraq and Afghanistan,…

Moderated by Sir Harold Evans, the panelists talked about the topic, “The War in Iraq: Patriotism, Propaganda, and the Making of Public Opinion.” Topics included media coverage before,…

Mr. Rubin talked via video link from Manchester, New Hampshire, about the Clark campaign. He discussed reasons for supporting the retired general, and responded to audience telephone calls,…

Mr. Rubin spoke to reporters about U.S. foreign policy, his work as an adviser for General Clark’s presidential campaign, and the role of foreign policy in the campaign process. Among the…

Mr. Rubin spoke to reporters about a variety of issues including the future of the Antiballistic Missile Treaty, the future of the Balkans, and global terrorism. Journalists also paid…

Secretary Albright announced that she had stripped her Bureau of Intelligence and Research its right to police itself and had reassigned two bureau officials. Her action was in response to…

Panelists discussed issues regarding the United States foreign policy. Among the issues discussed was foreign aid given to small countries. After their prepared remarks, they responded to…

Secretary Albright briefed reporters on the administration’s plan to strengthen peacekeeping efforts overseas. The plan included establishing an office within the State department to…

Mr. Rubin talked with reporters about the department’s audit on security. He answered questions from reporters on a variety of issues including the agreement between Russian President Putin…

Mr. Rubin briefed reporters on the World Trade Organization summit in Seattle, the possible visit of Cuban President Fidel Castro to the summit meeting, and the discovery of a mass grave in…

Secretary Albright talked with reporters about a report on U.S. embassy security and infrastructure. The report, prepared by the Overseas Presence Advisory Panel, makes recommendations for…

Mr. Rubin and Mr. Sheehan talked to reporters about the state of counter terrorism activities throughout the world. They focused on the status of foreign terrorist organizations and the…

Mr. Rubin answered reporters' questions about the violence in East Timor and U.S. encouragement for the Indonesian government to take action and restore order. He also focused on the recent…

Mr. Rubin briefed reporters on U.S. relief efforts towards the earthquake in Turkey, the United Nations mission in Bosnia, and talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Mr. Rubin briefed reporters about events in East Timor and Pakistan. At issue were autonomy for East Timor and recent tensions between pakistan and India after a airplane was shot down over…

Mr. Rubin briefed reporters on the conflict between India and Pakistan and the recent death of 16 Pakistani military personnel along the international boundary. He also focused on NATO…

Mr. Rubin answered reporters' questions about tensions between India and Pakistan after a Pakistani surveillance aircraft was shot down over the border.

State Department officials briefed reporters on efforts to improve security at U.S. Embassies around the world. In particular they discussed measures taken since bombings a year ago in…

Mr. Rubin briefed reporters on the NATO mission in Yugoslavia. He focused on the peace negotiations in the region and possibility of aid for reconstruction in Kosovo. After his prepared…

Mr. Rubin briefed reporters on an apparent agreement by Yugoslavia to comply with conditions laid out by the Group of Industrialized Nations for peace. He said that the U.S. remained…