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Author Stanley Karnow talked about his life as a reporter in Paris during the 1950s and the political, cultural and social issues of the time there. He was a correspondent for TIME during th…

French Ambassador Jean-David Levitte spoke about relations between the U.S. and France, the impact of war on Iraq on relations, cooperation in efforts to combat terrorism, and trade issues. …

Ambassador Yang Jeichi spoke about U.S.-China relations, potential use of force against Iraq, and United Nations resolutions on Iraqi disarmament. Following his remarks he answered questions…

The Meridian International Center hosted an event where the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Daniel Ayalon, spoke. Ambassador Ayalon talked about events in the Israeli-Palestinian c…

Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S. Maleeha Lodhi spoke at a forum hosted by the Meridian International Center. She talked about the war on terrorism and her country’s relationship with the U.S…

Walter Cutler, U.S. ambassador to Saudi-Arabia 1984-87 and 1988-89, talked about the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electr…

Mr. Wright and Mr. Kaplan debated the condition of the world in 2010. Mr. Wright talked about some of the themes of his book, Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny, published by Pantheon Books…

Senator Nunn talked about the nuclear Threat initiative, efforts to strengthen global security, and reducing risks posed by weapons of mass destruction. Following his remarks he answered que…

Former Defense Secretary William Perry talked about his book Preventive Defense: A New Security Strategy for America, published by Brookings. The book examined threats and challenges facing…

New York Times Chief Correspondent R.W. Apple spoke about the foreign policy opportunities and challenges presented by the end of the Cold War. He said that a post Cold War perspective will …

Rolf Ekeus, Swedish Ambassador to the United States, talked about the current situation in Iraq and the possibility of an attack on that nation by United Nations forces. He was the Chief Wea…