U.S. Hostage Policy
The New America Foundation hosted a discussion on U.S. hostage policy. Panelists included former FBI negotiator Gary Noesner; Debra Tice, the mother of Austin Rice; an American journalist…
13,450 viewsThe New America Foundation hosted a discussion on U.S. hostage policy. Panelists included former FBI negotiator Gary Noesner; Debra Tice, the mother of Austin Rice; an American journalist…
13,450 viewsLeaders from humanitarian and advocacy group talked about the global response to the Syrian refugee crisis following the November 13, 2015, terrorist attacks in Paris. Slides were shown. “Syrian Refugees: On…
795 viewsChris Woods talked about his book, Sudden Justice: America’s Secret Drone Wars, about America’s use of drones in Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia and the reaction it has caused. Mr. Woods…
667 viewsState Department officials talked about the humanitarian and security implications of the Syrian refugee crisis following the November 13, 2015, terrorist attacks in Paris. “Policy Responses to the Refugee…
264 viewsAnne-Marie Slaughter talked about her book, Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family, in which she talks about her vision for equality between men and women and a new focus that reunites the…
1,218 viewsPanelists talked about the strategies of al-Qaida and ISIS, the future of the jihadist movement, and how the U.S. should respond in the national and international security environment.
866 viewsGerman Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Wittig and senior policy fellows from the Brookings Institution and the Migration Policy Institute talked about the humanitarian and security implications of the Syrian refugee…
412 viewsAssistant Attorney General Carlin talked about cyber threats such as other countries stealing financial information and called for cybersecurity legislation. He was interviewed by Peter Bergen and responded to questions…
602 viewsCybersecurity specialists discussed various topics in the opening sessions of the New America Foundation’s day-long forum titled, “Cybersecurity for a New America: Big Ideas and New Voices,” held in the Ronald Reagan Building and…
909 viewsLevi Tillemann talked about his book, The Great Race: The Global Quest for the Car of the Future, about the $2 trillion global automotive industry and the competition between the U.S.,…
1,443 viewsThe Muslim Public Affairs Council and New America hosted a discussion with American Muslim leaders on issues facing Muslims in the U.S. and the relationship between lawmakers and Muslim constituents.…
882 viewsAdmiral Mike Rogers, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, talked about cybersecurity issues. He said that the Snowden revelations cost the U.S. some capabilities. He also defended metadata collection, adding that Congress…
1,634 viewsSecretary Sylvia Burwell talked about health care policy priorities and interests. She urged members of Congress who continue to push to repeal the Affordable Care Act to find common ground…
464 viewsPanelists talked about the issues, culture, misunderstandings, and stereotypes associated with the “millennial” generation. The panel included a founder of a start-up news site for youth; the…
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