G-8 Summit and Middle East
Richard Gowan talked about the Group of Eight (G-8) Summit in France and what to do about democratic efforts being made in areas of the Middle East, the peacekeeping effort in Libya, and…
143 viewsRichard Gowan talked about the Group of Eight (G-8) Summit in France and what to do about democratic efforts being made in areas of the Middle East, the peacekeeping effort in Libya, and…
143 viewsClaude Barfield talked about the latest on trade relations and currency issues coming out of G-20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic…
163 viewsPresident Obama spoke to reporters in his closing press conference at the end of the G-20 Summit. He talked about the global financial crisis and efforts to cut government debt levels. He also…
543 viewsCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to reporters in his closing press conference at the end of the G-20 Summit.
306 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on the editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer titled “Congress is a War Zone.” Martin Crutsinger talked by telephone from Toronto, Canada, about the G-8…
206 viewsColin Bradford previewed the G-8 and G-20 Summits happening in Toronto that weekend. Topics included the global economy and the role of the United States and China. He also responded to…
123 viewsNirmala Menon talked by telephone from Muskoka, Canada, about the G-8 summit and upcoming events at the G-20 Summit.
119 viewsRussian Federation Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov spoke about the state of the Russian economy, the upcoming G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, and his country’s efforts to join the World Trade…
228 viewsFollowing the two-day U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog, members of the U.S. and Chinese delegations made closing statements to reporters. After the summit, China agreed to increase…
212 viewsSecretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner answered questions from reporters at the conclusion of the two-day U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog. They…
111 viewsChinese ministerial delegates spoke to the press at the conclusion of a two-day U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. After the summit, China agreed to increase domestic consumption…
108 viewsToby Harnden and Markus Ziener talked about President Obama’s trip to Europe for the summit of G20 leaders in London, attend NATO summit events in France and Germany, and meet with European Union…
87 viewsParticipating by phone from Davos, Switzerland, John Danisezewiski talked about how the world economic situation is playing out at the World Economic Forum. He also talked about the theme…
125 viewsPresident Bush spoke about the state of the global economy and the need for nations to work in concert to find a solution to the current crisis in the financial markets. His remarks were…
286 viewsPresident Bush toasted world leaders in Washington, D.C., for a summit on financial markets and the world economy at an official reception in the State Dining Room of the White House.
174 viewsPresident Bush greeted world leaders arriving for a Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy.
456 viewsSylvain Cypel, author of Walled: Israeli Society at an Impasse, talked about the history of Israeli-Palestinian relations. Sylvain Cypel was a senior editor at Le Monde. He lived in…
316 viewsThe panel of military leaders spoke about naval strategy and the use of seapower in U.S. foreign policy. The focused on improving international cooperation, restoring the Marine Corps…
280 viewsUnited Nations (UN) Secretary General Ki-Moon Ban talked about the global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He talked about the effects of climate change on people and the environment. He…
154 viewsAttorney General Mukasey talked about counterterrorism, narcotics, organized crime, and the legal framework of the relationship between the U.S. and the European Union. Secretary Chertoff…
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