U.S. Policy in Afghanistan

Panelists assessed President Barack Obama’s policy options for Afghanistan. Among the issues they addressed were counter terrorism and… read more

Panelists assessed President Barack Obama’s policy options for Afghanistan. Among the issues they addressed were counter terrorism and counterinsurgency strategies, increased troop levels in Afghanistan, levels of public trust in the recent Afghan presidential elections, and threats posed by Taliban forces in Pakistan. They also responded to questions from the audience. close

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  • Jane Harman U.S. Representative [D] California
  • Martin Indyk Vice President and Director Brookings Institution->Foreign Policy Studies Program
  • Michael E. O'Hanlon Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Foreign Policy Studies Program
  • Paul R. Pillar Graduate Studies Director Georgetown University->Security Studies Program
  • Bruce Riedel Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Saban Center for Middle East Policy
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U.S. Policy in Afghanistan

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Program ID:
289495-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 16, 2009 | 10:02am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 17, 2009 | 4:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Oct 16, 2009 | 10:02am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 16, 2009 | 11:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 16, 2009 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 16, 2009 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 17, 2009 | 12:18am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 17, 2009 | 4:32am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 17, 2009 | 4:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1