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    Reflection on the decision-making process regarding Assad's actions Chuck Hagel
    01:05
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    President Obama's approach to military intervention informed by Iraq and Libya experiences William Burns
    03:51
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    Process and challenges of the US troop drawdown in Iraq during the Obama administration Jim Steinberg
    06:30
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    Addressing Somali piracy through public-private partnerships Elizabeth Phu
    03:58
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    US relations and access during President Morsi's tenure in Egypt Anne Patterson
    03:14
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    Challenges and excitement of giving the daily briefing remotely Josh Earnest
    02:15
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    Changes in tech infrastructure and opportunities in the West Bank since childhood Akram Dweikat
    03:09
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    Reflections on altering the Israeli-Palestinian negotiation process and the need for a comprehensive solution John Kerry
    03:29
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    Challenges of maintaining bipartisanship for AIPAC and its impact on legislation Michael Kassen
    04:41
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    Partisanship and politics surrounding the nuclear deal negotiations Wendy Sherman
    05:42
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    President Obama's mixed feelings on Mubarak's resignation and the future of the region Antony Blinken
    01:22
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    Obama's management style observed during his trip to Kenya and other African countries Mark Lippert
    03:20
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    Reflections on the importance of local ownership in Afghan education and politics Azizullah Royesh
    05:21
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    US response to Yazidi crisis and the role of interpreters in tactical planning Hadi Pir
    02:11
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    Reaction to President Obama's speech among the educated elite in Egypt Dennis Ross
    02:46
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    US-Israel defense relationship during the Obama administration Derek Chollet
    05:16
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    Personal recollection of the start of the Arab Spring Michael Mullen
    02:57
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    Preparation and reflections on Joe Biden's 2010 trip to Israel Dennis Ross
    01:24
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    Experience and insights from participating in Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meetings Mara Rudman
    04:56
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    Immediate reactions and aftermath of the Benghazi attack Tommy Vietor
    04:58
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    Advising Salva Kiir on education and medical challenges in South Sudan Scott Gration
    02:48
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    US response to Mubarak's ousting and its impact on Middle East relations Dennis Ross
    02:06
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    Approach to selecting energy projects based on impact and technology neutrality Andrew Herscowitz
    02:36
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    Deputies Committee's effective handling of the bin Laden raid and Iran sanctions Michael Morell
    05:36
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    Expectations vs. reality of military deployment destinations BriGette McCoy
    04:43
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    US response to Assad's use of chemical weapons in 2013 and the debate on military action William Burns
    02:11
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    Diplomatic achievements in education and healthcare in Afghanistan Ryan Crocker
    03:27
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    Navigating messaging in a polarized political climate during Obama's second term Sarada Peri
    05:10
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    Negotiations and dynamics within the P5+1 during the Iran nuclear deal talks Ernest Moniz
    13:32
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    Deliberations and decision-making process on military intervention in Libya Antony Blinken
    08:55
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    Debates on US involvement in Syria and the role of the Pentagon in 2013 Chuck Hagel
    03:20
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    US response to the Green Revolution and internal discussions in the Obama administration Dennis Ross
    07:42
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    Early foreign policy priorities of the Obama administration and Secretary Clinton William Burns
    04:15
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    Advising Secretary Clinton on the military intervention in Libya Jake Sullivan
    03:58
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    Reflections on US interventions in Libya and Syria and the QDDR process Anne-Marie Slaughter
    01:09
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    Significance of a US official's visit to Yemen during the early Arab Spring Tawakkol Karman
    04:32
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    Experiences and challenges during a foreign trip to Saudi Arabia as press secretary Josh Earnest
    11:23
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    Reflections on President Obama's Cairo speech and its aftermath David Axelrod
    04:45
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    Reflections on the effectiveness of the Obama administration's Middle East policy Mara Rudman
    02:04
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    Coordination of international and interagency teams for Sudan diplomacy efforts Scott Gration
    11:09
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    Transition from JSOC to SOCOM command and the differences in responsibilities William McRaven
    02:57
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    US influence in Egypt post-revolution and long-standing relationships with Middle East countries Michael Mullen
    07:35
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    Reflections on the decision to intervene in Libya and its consequences John Brennan
    05:11
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    Perspectives on the Arab Spring and engagement with Egyptian civil society Michael Posner
    06:34
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    Discussion on diplomatic strategy with Iran and consistency with personal viewpoints Dennis Ross
    02:52
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    Negotiating the removal of chemical weapons from Syria John Kerry
    05:15
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    Reflections on the decision-making process leading to the Osama Bin Laden raid Hillary Clinton
    06:04
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    US global leadership opportunities missed during Obama's terms Robert Gates
    03:15
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    Reassessing the Iraq War's role in the 2008 US election and on-the-ground progress Ryan Crocker
    03:30
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    International partners' receptiveness to the Iran sanctions pressure campaign Jake Sullivan
    02:40
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    AIPAC's approach to supporting presidential candidates and incumbents Michael Kassen
    04:10
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    Supporting Obama's campaign with talking points and policy analysis Michelle Gavin
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    Development and implementation of the Let Girls Learn initiative Krish Vignarajah
    07:39
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    Diplomacy behind Security Council Resolution 1929 and its role in sanctions policy Richard Nephew
    07:17
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    Origins of the Arab Spring and its recognition by US diplomacy William Burns
    02:41
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    Obama's phone call with Mubarak during the Arab Spring and White House dynamics Pete Souza
    04:58
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    Constraints on President Obama's second term agenda: Russia, ISIS, and other global challenges Ben Rhodes
    02:55
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    Nomination and confirmation as commander of US Naval Forces Europe and Africa and NATO dynamics Samuel Locklear
    08:52
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    President Obama's Cairo speech and its intended reset of US-Arab relations Omezzine Khelifa
    02:05
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    Transition from State Department to USAID and the strategic use of foreign assistance in the Middle East Mara Rudman
    04:23
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    Reflections on the Obama administration's approach to the Arab Spring and military intervention Colin Kahl
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    Hillary Clinton's approach to State Department priorities and appointments Huma Abedin
    05:46
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    Strategic focus on Asia rebalance in the National Security Council under Obama Jeffrey Bader
    04:29
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    Challenges faced by the Deputies Committee on Syria policy decisions Michael Morell
    03:27
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    Reflections on US response to the 2013 Egyptian coup and USIP return William Taylor
    01:23
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    Unexpected election of Morsi as President in 2012 and the attempted election interference Anne Patterson
    03:57
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    Realization of the Islamic State threat after the fall of Mosul Ben Rhodes
    03:35
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    Involvement in the diplomatic efforts to remove chemical weapons from Syria Derek Chollet
    10:47
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    Obama's diplomatic approach to Mubarak during the Egyptian protests William Burns
    02:22
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    Negotiations with Israel on F-35s and Jonathan Pollard's release Dennis Ross
    05:12
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    Formation and significance of the global coalition against ISIS Brett McGurk
    04:08
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    Reflections on learning from past interventions and the Arab Awakening Dennis Ross
    05:45
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    Impact of growing up under authoritarianism on personal political engagement and values Omezzine Khelifa
    03:07
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    Rising threat of domestic homegrown extremism and counterterrorism efforts in 2009 Michael Leiter
    05:52
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    Media engagement and handling criticism during diplomatic trips Scott Gration
    03:15
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    Reflections on planning and aftermath of the Libya intervention Jake Sullivan
    03:38
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    The intelligence community's approach to counterterrorism and the concept of violent extremism James Clapper
    03:05
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    Internal debate on Israeli settlement freeze and negotiations Dennis Ross
    04:47
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    Obama's approach to Israel and broader national security policies during the campaign Jim Steinberg
    04:39
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    Obama administration's approach to Saudi Arabia and MBS during a period of change Anne Patterson
    02:30
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    Impact of the 2009 Iranian elections on US nuclear negotiations and policy response William Burns
    02:50
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    Addressing the Syrian migrant crisis and negotiating with Russia on chemical weapons Victoria Nuland
    06:04
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    Transition from government to founding Mobdiun and addressing youth radicalization in Tunisia Omezzine Khelifa
    11:36
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    Early involvement in backchannel dialogues with Iran in 2011 Richard Nephew
    03:28
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    Impact of the Arab Spring on the Obama administration's foreign policy strategy Jake Sullivan
    02:57
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    Reflecting on the challenges of Middle East peace negotiations under Netanyahu and Abbas Jake Sullivan
    01:20
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    US intervention in Libya and challenges in providing assistance William Taylor
    02:43
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    Preparations and challenges of the Cape Ray mission for Syrian chemical weapons disposal Rick Jordan
    09:55
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    Reflections on arrest in Iran and its impact on international negotiations Jason Rezaian
    08:23
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    Perceptions of the White House's response to the crisis after the siege Hadi Pir
    02:46
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    US diplomatic efforts and perceptions of post-Qaddafi Libya's future Derek Chollet
    09:44
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    US-Israel relations and disagreements during Obama's presidency Hillary Clinton
    06:34
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    Sequence of events leading to the formation of the coalition against ISIS Brett McGurk
    02:01
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    Impact of National Bird documentary on public perception of drone warfare Heather Linebaugh
    05:18
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    Creation and purpose of the Office for Middle East Transitions William Burns
    01:13
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    Transition from State Department to NSC Director of Strategic Planning Derek Chollet
    05:33
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    US-Israel relations and defense policy during Obama's administration Derek Chollet
    03:34
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    Disagreement on the Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congress regarding the Iran nuclear deal John Kerry
    01:07
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    Addressing the European migration crisis during the Obama administration Charles Kupchan
    07:03
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    Initial hiring and structure of the SRAP office under Ambassador Holbrooke Dan Feldman
    15:34
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    Assessing the rise of the Islamic State and the Iraqi military's response James Clapper
    03:38
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    Awareness of emerging issues in Libya and Syria during the Obama administration transition Dennis Ross
    11:02
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    First impressions of candidate Obama and reflections on foreign policy debates William Burns
    04:08
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    Obama administration's focus on Iran's nuclear issue and regional diplomacy John Kerry
    06:47
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    Obama's perspective on Middle East protests and historical parallels to civil rights Derek Chollet
    03:00
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    Sustaining energy for change and the role of the new generation in leadership Omezzine Khelifa
    02:24
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    Transition to democracy and US policy on political Islam during the Arab Spring Jake Sullivan
    03:07
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    Reflections on diplomacy and development in the Afghanistan strategy review Hillary Clinton
    06:18
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    Reflections on democratic challenges in Tunisia and the Arab Spring's uncertainty Huma Abedin
    07:51
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    Deliberations on extending the US military presence in Iraq beyond 2011 Leon Panetta
    05:43
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    Implementation of CISADA and executive-legislative tensions over Iran sanctions Richard Nephew
    05:37
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    Assignment to the Cape Ray for Syrian chemical weapons mission Rick Jordan
    02:52
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    Determining foreign policy focus areas and managing the Syria crisis as undersecretary of state Wendy Sherman
    06:23
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    Reaction to al-Sisi's brutality and mass incarcerations in Egypt Anne Patterson
    02:58
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    President Obama's decision-making on calling for Mubarak to step down Denis McDonough
    04:34
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    Comparing US familiarity with Egypt to the lack of intelligence on Libya during the Arab Spring Michael Mullen
    06:56
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    Challenges of addressing the refugee crisis and multilateral diplomacy at the UN during Obama's second term Samantha Power
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    Personal experiences and interactions in Iraq Chelsea Manning
    02:13
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    Reflections on military camaraderie and the impact of leadership during service Heather Linebaugh
    05:07
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    Reflections on the efforts to normalize US-Cuba relations during Obama's presidency Hillary Clinton
    05:27
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    Consideration of Libya's impact on the decision-making for Syria chemical weapons response Susan Rice
    05:35
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    Coordination of Arab Spring assistance and dual reporting to Bill Burns and Jeff Feltman William Taylor
    01:29
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    President Obama's early visits to Egypt and Saudi Arabia to signal a new US foreign policy direction John Brennan
    03:28
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    Exposing Iran's Qom facility and pressuring Iran at the 2009 G20 meeting Tom Donilon
    02:31
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    The role of speechmaking in President Obama's foreign policy and managing expectations William Burns
    02:00
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    Reflections on Susan Rice's handling of Benghazi talking points James Clapper
    01:18
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    Involvement in strategic discussions and addressing tactical questions for a mission William McRaven
    02:38
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    Reflections on President Obama's Cairo speech and Hillary Clinton's diplomatic trips Huma Abedin
    09:29
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    President Obama's approach to diplomatic engagement with Iran William Burns
    03:57
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    Reflections on US military engagement in Libya and its aftermath Jeremy Bash
    02:50
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    US support for democracy in the Middle East and the debate on nation building Denis McDonough
    02:37
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    Discussion between Senator Obama and General Petraeus on military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan Antony Blinken
    02:21
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    Tensions between the Obama administration and the Jewish community in 2015 Gil Steinlauf
    05:27
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    Understanding the end state and regime change in UN Security Council Resolution 1973 Samuel Locklear
    02:11
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    AIPAC's role in shaping Iran sanctions and views on the Obama administration's strategy Michael Kassen
    05:57
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    Impact of Russia's invasion of Crimea on Syrian chemical weapons removal Rick Jordan
    03:55
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    Reflections on the impact of the Iraq surge on security and politics Ryan Crocker
    03:31
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    Use of personal stories in Secretary Clinton's diplomacy and speeches Huma Abedin
    02:36
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    Persecution of Yazidis under Saddam Hussein's regime and historical context Hadi Pir
    02:54
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    Metrics used to assess the impact of sanctions on Iran Richard Nephew
    02:07
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    UN Security Council resolution on Libya and its controversial aftermath Antony Blinken
    02:42
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    Criticism of the Bergdahl exchange and negotiating with the Taliban Ryan Crocker
    03:11
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    Confirmation hearing messages on US strategic patience and good enough government in 2011 Ryan Crocker
    04:33
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    Implementation and impact of secondary sanctions on Iran Richard Verma
    03:12
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    Impact of the Arab Spring and Edward Snowden leaks on perceptions of the internet's role in activism Betsy Bramon
    04:54
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    Differentiating civil society and political parties in Tunisia's governmental instability Omezzine Khelifa
    02:35
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    Impact of on-the-ground experience in Israel and the West Bank on policy-making Mara Rudman
    02:25
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    Reflections on the challenges and experiences as undersecretary in the Obama administration Wendy Sherman
    05:01
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    US policy and bilateral relationships in the Middle East before and during the Arab Spring Colin Kahl
    08:05
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    Advising on military aid to Ukraine and the decision against lethal assistance Martin Dempsey
    07:39
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    Appointment as Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffrey Feltman
    06:45
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    Internal debates on US response to Egyptian protests and Mubarak's future Dennis Ross
    09:34
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    Vice President Biden's role in Iraq policy and implementation Ben Rhodes
    01:21
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    Hillary Clinton's diplomatic relationships and their historical impact Huma Abedin
    04:46
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    Verification of chemical weapons use and the red line in Syria James Clapper
    02:50
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    White House engagement and communication during Iran nuclear deal negotiations Wendy Sherman
    04:59
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    Reflections on foreign policy and defense priorities during tenure as Defense Department chief of staff Jeremy Bash
    08:43
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    Building rapport in negotiations: personal vs. national trust dynamics Ernest Moniz
    09:02
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    Engagement with civil society and the value of grassroots diplomacy in the Obama administration Hillary Clinton
    04:01
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    Impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on refugee crisis and Obama's immigration policies Kenneth Roth
    05:45
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    Experience as an agricultural advisor in Afghanistan and challenges faced in women's empowerment efforts Denise O'Brien
    08:14
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    Optimism and challenges during US troop withdrawal from Iraq in 2010 Colin Kahl
    06:39
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    Observations on the South Sudan referendum and concerns about Salva Kiir's leadership Johnnie Carson
    07:42
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    Advising the Ministry of Tourism in Tunisia on coalition building and modernizing the country's image Omezzine Khelifa
    05:03
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    Advising Rahm Emanuel on the tone and content of a speech contrasting with Bush's approach Dennis Ross
    02:33
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    Diplomatic efforts and challenges in achieving South Sudan's independence Scott Gration
    03:18
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    Transition from special envoy to ambassador to Kenya and support from Senator Kerry Scott Gration
    03:55
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    Obama administration's approach to diplomacy and willingness to accept imperfect deals Jake Sullivan
    03:05

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