Videos

Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesperson Colonel Steve Warren briefed reporters at the Pentagon via satellite from Baghdad on U.S. military operations against ISIL* militants in Iraq and Syria. Colonel…

Qubad Talabani talked about the Kurds' historical relationship with the U.S. and the current U.S. role in Iraq. Following his remarks he responded to questions from members of the audience.

Quil Lawrence talked about the status of 25 million Kurds in Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Turkey. He focused on their modern history and desire for a sovereign Kurdistan.

Geoff Morrell delivered the Defense Department daily briefing. He talked about Secretary Robert Gates intention to testify before Congress in response to proposed defense funding, the use of Unmanned…

State Department spokesman Thomas Casey gave the State Department Daily Briefing. He talked about USAID efforts to alleviate instability in Kenya following a controversial election in December…

Ian Klaus talked about his book Elvis Is Titanic: Classroom Tales from the Other Iraq, published by Knopf. He discussed his experience teaching U.S. history and English for a semester at…

Dana Perino gave the daily White House Briefing. She talked about the details of President Bush’s trip to the Middle East from 01/08/08 to 01/16/08 and said that the president was going to sign…

Aliza Marcus talked about her book Blood and Belief: The PKK and the Kurdish Fight for Independence, published by NYU Press. She was interviewed at the 30th Annual National Press Club Book…

Aliza Marcus talked about her book, Blood and Belief: The PKK and the Kurdish Fight for Independence, published by the NYU Press. In her book Aliza Marcus talked about the rise and…

Omar Fatah spoke about the future of the Kurdish region in Iraq, security and stability in the region, relations between Kurdish peoples and other Iraqis, Turkey’s interest in the region,…

Najmaldin Karim talked about Turkey’s military role in stopping the Kurdistan’s Peoples Party (PKK), who have been fighting for self-rule in southeastern Turkey since 1984 and about…

Ali al-Dabbagh talked about the Iraq government’s perspective on PKK rebel actions in the Kurdish north region and Turkey’s possible attacks across the border in response. Other topics…

Zeyno Baran talked about the status of U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s involvement in Iraq in light of several factors, including Turkey announcing a military plan for the Kurdish…

The guest presented the Kurdish perspective on federalism in Iraq. Mr. Talabani supported this week’s U.S. Senate vote on a bill sponsored by Senators Biden and Brownback regarding dividing…

Freelance journalist David Axe was in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. While in the city of Erbil, he visited a women’s center with its own radio station.

Mr. Salih talked about the future of the Kurdish population after the transition of power and their role in the future of Iraq. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail…

Mr. Salih talked about the Kurdish view of U.S. policy toward Iraq, as well as the reconstruction efforts in northern Iraq. He praised the progress that had been made, and expressed hope…

Mr. Talabani talked about the war in Iraq, Iraqi Kurds, and the future of Iraq. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Mr. Salih talked about Kurdish views on U.S. policy towards Iraq, as well as the future of Iraq. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

Mr. Shemdin talked about the Kurdish view on U.S. policy towards Iraq, in light of agreements made between the U.S. and Turkey. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.