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Audio: "Conquered into Liberty" Book Event

kate — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:26:02 -0500

CSIS hosted a book event for Conquered into Liberty written by Eliot A. Cohen Professor, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS); Director, SAIS Strategic Studies Program; Founder, Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies. This event was moderated by Anthony H. Cordesman, CSIS Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy.

Video: The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

ecurran — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:28:03 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion with

Farah Pandith
Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State

on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”

Audio: Developing North America's Unconventional Oil Resources: Focus on Tight Oil

kate — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:07:04 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a group of experts to discuss the resource and production potential of tight oil in the US and the local and regional challenges that must be addressed to ensure responsible development.

Video: Developing North America's Unconventional Oil Resources: Focus on Tight Oil

ecurran — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:51:00 -0500

As a consequence of access, technology and higher prices, the resource development picture in North America has been undergoing remarkable changes.

Audio: The Michoacán State Elections and looking ahead to 2012

ian — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:37:27 -0500

Duncan Wood examines Sunday’s election results in Michoacán, where the PRI won a close gubernatorial race. He also looks into the implications of Sunday’s results for 2012, which suggest the presidential election might be a closer race than current polls show.

Audio: The PRI and Pemex: A Chance at Reform or Staying the Course?

ian — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:03:47 -0500

Duncan Wood examines recent comments made by the PRI’s likely presidential candidate, Enrique Peña Nieto, concerning the future of Mexico’s state owned oil company, Pemex. Peña Nieto’s comments suggest he may be open to fundamental restructuring of Pemex if elected president, which would mark a dramatic shift from previous PRI policy.

Video: CSIS Press Briefing: 66th United Nations General Assembly

ecurran — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:36:58 -0400

Briefers include:

Jon B. Alterman, Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the CSIS Europe Program and former deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs

Video: Crossroads: The Future of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership

kate — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:19:24 -0400

CSIS Deputy Director of the Middle East Program Haim Malka gave a presentation on his recently released book, "Crossroads: The Future of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership". Following the presentation, commentary was given by Dr. Oded Eran and Dr. Dov Zakheim.

Audio: Crossroads: The Future of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership

kate — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:33:26 -0400

Video: U.S.-China Economic Engagement in Africa

ecurran — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:05:00 -0400

With remarks by:

Annie S.C. Wu
Standing member of China Economic and Social Council (CESC), Vice chairman of China-Africa Business Council, President of World Trade Center Hong Kong

He Wenping
Director of Research Office, Institute of West Asia and Africa, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)

Audio: U.S.-China Economic Engagement in Africa

ecurran — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:59:00 -0400

Audio: Mexico’s 2012 Presidential Election and U.S.-Mexico Relations

ecurran — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:24:32 -0400

Duncan Wood discusses how Mexico’s 2012 presidential election and how it will impact relations with the United States in three strategic areas; security policy and cooperation; economic policy; and energy policy.

Audio: El Salvador, the OAS, and Citizen Security (in spanish)

ian — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:35:49 -0400

This month, El Salvador hosted the 41st General Assembly of the Organization of American States, even suggesting the theme – “Citizen Security in the Americas.” Foreign Minister Hugo Martínez will address the regional security picture based on these deliberations.

Audio: Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Thinking on the Arctic

sherry — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:25:54 -0400

The Ambassadors of three Arctic coastal states will present their perspectives on the fast and dramatic transformation of the Arctic.

Audio: U.S. Electricity Dynamics - Part One

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:50:50 -0400

Supply-Side Dynamics: Competition, Environment, and Regulation

Audio: U.S. Electricity Dynamics - Part Two

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:49:58 -0400

Policy Update from FERC

Marc Spitzer, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Audio: U.S. Electricity Dynamics - Part Three

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:47:50 -0400

The Smart Grid: Promises and Challenges

Speaker: Katherine Hamilton, Director, Quinn Gillespie & Associates; former head of GridWise Alliance

Commenters:

John Caldwell, Director of Economics, Edison Electric Institue

Video: U.S. Electricity Dynamics (Lunch Keynote)

ecurran — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:29:00 -0400

Keynote Speaker: Policy Update from FERC
Marc Spitzer, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Video: CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama’s Trip to Latin America

ecurran — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:17:57 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing on President Obama's upcoming trip to Latin America.

Audio: Outlook for U.S. Strategy in the Southern Caucasus and the Caspian (Panel One)

ecurran — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:59:00 -0500

Panel 1: Security Threats and Rising Instability

Audio: Rick "Ozzie" Nelson and Tom Sanderson on the Future of Al Qaeda

mentman — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:05:12 -0500

Rick "Ozzie" Nelson, director, CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, and Tom Sanderson, deputy director of the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, discuss their new project on the Future of al Qaeda and Associated Movements.

Interview with Dan Russell, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Eurasian and European Affairs

jnagel — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:55:51 -0500

Interview with Dan Russell, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Eurasian and European Affairs. This interview follows a conference the CSIS Global Health Policy Center held focused on U.S.-Russia collaboration in the health sector. In this interview, Mr.

Interview with Heather Conley and François Delmas - Health Diplomacy Report, Europe, G8, G20

jnagel — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:13:24 -0500

Interview with Heather Conley, Senior Fellow and Director of the Europe Program, and François Delmas, Visiting Fellow for the Europe Program. Ms. Conley and Mr. Delmas explain how the G8 and G20 focus on global health respectively. They also discuss the likelihood of emerging economies taking on issues of development assistance.

Video: Author Spotlight - Global Aging Preparedness Index

mentman — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:18:25 -0500

Richard Jackson, director of the CSIS Global Aging Initiative, outlines the key takeaways from his new report the "Global Aging Preparedness Index." CSIS recommends you watch this video in full screen mode.

Video: The Global Aging Preparedness Index

ecurran — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:01:02 -0500

Over the next few decades, global aging promises to affect every dimension of the economy and society. Perhaps most fatefully, it could throw into question the ability of many countries to provide a decent standard of living for the old without imposing a crushing burden on the young. Which countries are most prepared to meet the challenge? And which countries are least prepared?

Audio: The Global Aging Preparedness Index

ian — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:50:48 -0500

Video: Post-Cancun Update

ecurran — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:39:39 -0500

The international community recently concluded the latest round of negotiations on an international climate change agreement. Despite significant hurdles, the negotiators made important progress by managing expectations and adopting a pragmatic and forward-looking approach.

Audio: A Dialogue on the New National Information Sharing Environment (ISE) Strategy - Panel Discussion

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:01:17 -0400

The Information Sharing Environment (ISE) was stood up as a direct result of the attacks of September 11, and designed to help facilitate the sharing of terrorism-related information among Federal, State, local and tribal governments; foreign partners; and the private sector.

Audio: A Dialogue on the New National Information Sharing Environment (ISE) Strategy

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:56:10 -0400

Audio: The G8 Muskoka and G20 Toronto Summits Health and Development Outcomes

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:30:24 -0400

On Wednesday, July 7, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Global Health Policy Center and the Kaiser Family Foundation convened key officials and experts to assess the outcomes of the June 25-27 Group of Eight (G-8) and the Group of 20 (G-20) Summits held in Canada.

Video: The G8 Muskoka and G20 Toronto Summits Health and Development Outcomes

mentman — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:40:51 -0400

Video: Statesmen's Forum: Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:33 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with the Honorable Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.

Following Secretary Napolitano's speech, she was joined for a discussion by:

Assistant Secretary John Morton
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Audio: Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:47:21 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with the Honorable Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.

Following Secretary Napolitano's speech, she was joined for a discussion by:

Assistant Secretary John Morton
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Video Highlight: Statesmen's Forum: Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

ecurran — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:15:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen's Forum with the Honorable Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.

Following Secretary Napolitano's speech, she was be joined for a discussion by:

Assistant Secretary John Morton
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Audio: Interview with Frank Verrastro on the Deepwater Horizon Disaster

mentman — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:38:26 -0400

Frank Verrastro, Senior Vice President and Director of the CSIS Energy and National Security Program, was interviewed about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Video: Statesmen's Forum: Nickolay Mladenov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

mentman — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:05:11 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen’s Forum with

His Excellency Nickolay Mladenov
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

Audio: Nickolay Mladenov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

mentman — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:27:27 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen’s Forum with

Video: U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic - Setting the Stage

mentman — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:52:54 -0400

This short video was used to set the stage for the CSIS Europe Program conference on U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic which took place on April 28, 2010.

Audio: Interview with Sharon Squassoni on the Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference

mentman — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:48:53 -0400

Sharon Squassoni, Director of the CSIS Proliferation Program, did an interview about the Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference, beginning on May 3 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. (Total run time 8:21)

Video: U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic - Keynote by Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg

mentman — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:06:25 -0400

Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg delivered the lunch keynote address and discussed the ways in which international cooperation on Arctic issues can serve as a model for cooperation in other policy areas.

Audio: U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic - Panel 3

mentman — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:46:42 -0400

SESSION III: THE EVOLUTION OF ARCTIC SECURITY AND DEFENSE
POLICIES: COOPERATIVE OR CONFRONTATIONAL?
What does the recent military posturing of the Russian and other Arctic states’ militaries mean for
U.S. Arctic policy? Can the U.S. and Europeans enhance their cooperation substantively and on what

Audio: U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic - Panel 2

mentman — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:23:09 -0400

SESSION II: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE U.S. SECURITY POSTURE IN THE
ARCTIC – COHERENT OR CHAOTIC?
Does the United States require a clear, coordinated security strategy to succeed in the region? Should
the U.S. make it a priority to develop its capabilities and Arctic presence at the same pace as other

Video: U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic - Keynote by Sen. Lisa Murkowski

pfrank — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:07:58 -0400

As part of the CSIS “Geopolitics in the High North” project, in partnership with the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), this conference explored U.S.

Audio: U.S. Strategic Interests in the Arctic - Panel 1 and Keynote by Sen. Murkowski

mentman — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:02:58 -0400

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) delivered the morning keynote address, which was followed by a panel.

Audio: Issues in International Political Economy - Mexico-U.S. Non-Discussion of Migration

sherry — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:44:37 -0400

Audio from this newsletter. Issues in International Political Economy - Mexico-U.S. Non-Discussion of Migration - March 2010 - Number 123.

Mexico and the United States: Each President Seeks Change in the National Tone

sherry — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:28:18 -0400

President Felipe Calderón just delivered his third annual Informe and it calls for a thoroughgoing change in policy direction. President Barack Obama, for this part, is trying to rescue as much of his health-care proposal as he can from a confrontational Congress.

Audio: Global Challenges in the Arctic

sherry — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:59:00 -0400

Recording of the event "Global Challenges in the Arctic."

Video: Smart Power in the Obama Administration: The Role of International Education and Exchange

sherry — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:53:18 -0400

Audio: Canadian Foreign Minister discusses Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:08:00 -0400

Recording of the event "Canadian Foreign Minister discusses Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy."

Video: Canadian Foreign Minister discusses Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:08:00 -0400