Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History
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US policy and efforts to strengthen the rule of law with CICIG in Guatemala Arturo Valenzuela02:33
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Anticipating changes in US-Latin America relations with the Obama administration Roberta Jacobson03:51
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Outreach to the Cuban American community during the Obama administration's Cuba policy shift Ben Rhodes04:30
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The US role in Colombian peace negotiations and interactions with FARC and military Bernie Aronson05:45
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Exploring bipartisan collaboration and policy differences during Obama's administration Jeff Flake03:57
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Role in President Obama's diplomatic trip to Latin America and reflections on regional politics Arturo Valenzuela09:51
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Reflections on the US-Cuba relationship and attending Obama's 2016 visit to Cuba Roberta Jacobson01:17
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Incorporating personal stories into Cuban policy and entrepreneurship support Rumana Ahmed02:16
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Negotiation challenges faced by FARC and Colombian government in the 2016 peace agreement Bernie Aronson03:19
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Transition to political counselor role in Brasilia and personal motivations Ricardo Zúniga02:17
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Engagement with the Cuban American community on US-Cuba policy changes Rumana Ahmed03:01
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Interest in the Caribbean's diverse history and culture leading to a custom major at Georgetown Andrew Herscowitz01:01
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Criteria for selecting African countries in global development programs Rajiv Shah02:15
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USAID's exit from Ecuador and reflections on bilateral assistance negotiations Andrew Herscowitz01:09
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Formative experiences in foreign service before the Obama administration Ricardo Zúniga03:40
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Progress in US-Cuba exploratory talks in fall 2013 and considerations for changing the relationship Ricardo Zúniga07:50
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Appointment as Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo Valenzuela05:22
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Confirmation process and resolution of the Honduras coup situation Arturo Valenzuela07:27
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Impact of WikiLeaks on US diplomacy and relationships in Latin America Arturo Valenzuela07:12
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Building support for immigration reform and anti-gay provision abolition Barney Frank05:32
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Secretary Clinton's preparation and diplomacy as Secretary of State in Latin America Roberta Jacobson03:09
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Reflections on President Obama's trip to Cuba and views on Cuban policy Jeff Flake02:02
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Addressing Central America's challenges and US national interests Ricardo Zúniga04:12
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Planning and execution of President Obama's historic visit to Cuba in 2016 Jefferey DeLaurentis04:58
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US-Brazil relations during Dilma Rousseff's presidency and Obama's visit in 2011 Ricardo Zúniga04:34
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Accepting the role to help end the Colombian conflict Bernie Aronson02:48
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US-Latin American relations during the Bush administration and the transition to the Obama era Arturo Valenzuela10:41
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Role in the normalization of US-Cuba relations and efforts to release Alan Gross Roberta Jacobson14:32
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Vice President Biden's comfort and expertise in foreign policy during international trips Shailagh Murray03:07
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Diplomatic challenges with Brazil following Snowden's surveillance revelations Roberta Jacobson02:54
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Announcement of US-Cuba relations normalization and interactions with Cuban staff and dissidents Jefferey DeLaurentis02:59
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US response to the 2009 Honduran coup and its complexities Jake Sullivan03:46
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US role in Colombian peace process and the mediator's influence Bernie Aronson02:14
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Reflections on the intersection of science, politics, and the COACh program for women scientists Geraldine Richmond05:20
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US support for democratic processes in Latin America during Obama's term Bernie Aronson02:22
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Assistant Secretary's trip to China and discussions on Latin America's economic relations Arturo Valenzuela09:51
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Coordination and challenges in cultural preservation project in Haiti Olsen Jean-Julien04:36
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Lessons from Latin American peace talks influencing Obama administration policy Bernie Aronson03:51
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Reflections on the efforts to normalize US-Cuba relations during Obama's presidency Hillary Clinton05:27
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Purpose of Michelle Obama's first trip abroad to Mexico Alan Fitts02:59
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Reflections on the conclusion of Cuba negotiations and their impact Ricardo Zúniga03:19
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Reflections on Obama's approach to Latin America and the role of the assistant secretary Arturo Valenzuela04:20
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Efforts to sustain US-Cuba policy changes during the Obama administration and challenges faced after the election Jefferey DeLaurentis07:30
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Role in restoring US-Cuba relations and securing Alan Gross's release Jeff Flake10:33
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President Obama's historic visit to Puerto Rico and navigating local politics Stephanie Valencia08:14
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Obama's campaign stance on engaging with Cuba and the evolution of US-Cuba relations Felice Gorordo05:46
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Revising the executive order on Puerto Rico's political and economic status Cecilia Muñoz07:48
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Arrival in Brazil during Dilma Rousseff's 2010 election and observations as political counselor Ricardo Zúniga01:25
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Influence of Hispanic/Latino voters on US-Latin American policy considerations Roberta Jacobson03:04
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Response to the Haiti earthquake: humanitarian efforts and long-term metrics Rajiv Shah07:53
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Dynamics of US-Cuba negotiations from a seasoned diplomat's perspective Ricardo Zúniga03:18
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Obama administration's approach to partnership in the Americas and key regional issues Ricardo Zúniga06:31
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Reaction to the unexpected Colombian peace referendum results and subsequent actions Bernie Aronson03:32
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Progress in US-Cuba relations and agreements post-normalization Jefferey DeLaurentis02:27
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Obama administration's strategy and challenges in dealing with Chávez and Venezuela Roberta Jacobson03:55
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Journalistic trip to Cuba with Inland Press Association and learning about the country's operations Robert Trapp02:45
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US foreign policy challenges in Latin America during the Obama administration Jake Sullivan03:54
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Reflections on US-Latin America relations during the Obama administration and personal impact Ricardo Zúniga05:41
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Unexpected appointment as senior director at the National Security Council Ricardo Zúniga03:28
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Factors influencing FARC's decision to enter formal politics Bernie Aronson03:10
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Obama's pragmatic approach to changing US-Cuba policy and its impact on Latin America relations Ben Rhodes04:26
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Early efforts to change US-Cuba relations during the Obama administration Ricardo Zúniga03:00
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Strengthening US-Mexico economic ties through the High-Level Economic Dialogue Penny Pritzker03:21
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Reflecting on writing a poem about the El Paso shooting and recontextualizing Latinx history in America Richard Blanco06:09
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Reflections on President Obama's historic trip to Cuba in 2016 Felice Gorordo02:27
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Reflections on the day of the US-Cuba policy announcement and behind-the-scenes work Ricardo Zúniga04:55
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Receiving death threats from hard-liners opposed to engagement with Cuba Felice Gorordo03:51
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Engagement in policy rollout and listening sessions during US-Cuba normalization Felice Gorordo02:11
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Transition from academia to government and involvement in foreign policy Arturo Valenzuela05:31
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First female assistant secretary in Western Hemisphere Affairs and gender disparities in diplomacy Roberta Jacobson02:55
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Involvement in US-Cuba relations and the reopening of the US embassy in Havana Jeff Flake02:05
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Norway's role in facilitating peace negotiations between FARC and the Colombian government Bernie Aronson02:59
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Negotiation dynamics and personal experiences during the Colombian peace talks in Havana Bernie Aronson05:21
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Cuba's role in facilitating negotiations and peace process Bernie Aronson02:51
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Influence of Colombian paramilitary right on peace negotiations with FARC Bernie Aronson03:29
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Diplomatic efforts in normalizing US-Cuba relations during the Obama administration John Kerry06:16
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Challenges of shifting US focus from security to positive engagement in the Americas Ricardo Zúniga03:28
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Negotiations on disarmament, transitional justice, and security for FARC in Colombia Bernie Aronson01:25
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Diplomatic relations and strategies with Brazil during the Obama administration Arturo Valenzuela11:43
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International community's role in supporting peace negotiations Bernie Aronson03:04
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US involvement in Haiti's political development and response to the 2010 earthquake Arturo Valenzuela05:10
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Tensions as USAID mission director in Ecuador during Rafael Correa's presidency Andrew Herscowitz02:18
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Outreach to Cuban American communities regarding US-Cuba relations Roberta Jacobson05:57
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Hillary Clinton's early priorities as Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere relations Ricardo Zúniga02:18
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Reflections on transitioning from the Obama administration to academia Arturo Valenzuela04:10
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Interest in economic development and debt relief in South America Brian Deese03:21
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US declassification of records related to Argentina and Chile Arturo Valenzuela01:19
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Obama administration's impact on US-Mexico relations and experiences as ambassador during the 2016 campaign Roberta Jacobson04:23
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Reflections on the potential for change in US-Cuba relations during 2014 negotiations Jefferey DeLaurentis04:42
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US role in supporting the implementation of the US-Colombian agreement Bernie Aronson02:46
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Perspective on the Cuba speech and its role in President Obama's democracy narrative Cody Keenan02:05
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Experience of visiting Cuba during the diplomatic opening Penny Pritzker02:53
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Reflections on the impact of US support on the Colombian peace agreement post-Obama administration Bernie Aronson03:54
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Continuity of US-Mexico relations from Bush to Obama administration Roberta Jacobson02:47
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Understanding anti-Americanism in ALBA countries and its historical roots Roberta Jacobson04:03
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Cross-border cooperation and the impact of policies like the Merida Initiative on US-Mexico relations Raul Salinas05:18
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Approach to tackling the narcotics and cartel crisis on the US border Alan Bersin02:06
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Perspective on Obama administration's Latin America policy before joining as special envoy Bernie Aronson02:13
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Assessment of Obama administration's success in equal partnership with Latin America Roberta Jacobson02:28
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Challenges in addressing transnational crime and diplomatic relations in Latin America Roberta Jacobson04:40
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Latino support shift during the Obama campaign and the impact of the Puerto Rico primary Stephanie Valencia05:59
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Latino community unity and identity during the Trump administration Felicia Escobar Carrillo03:11
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Obama administration's efforts to reshape US-Latin America relations and the Cuba policy Jefferey DeLaurentis03:41
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Obama's historic trip to Cuba in 2016 and engagement with Cuban society and leaders Ben Rhodes05:55
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State Department perspective on Obama's election and its impact on US foreign policy Ricardo Zúniga03:45
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Cross-border cooperation between US and Mexican city officials Raul Salinas04:49
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Assessment of Cuban regime's motives for normalizing relations with the US Jefferey DeLaurentis02:10
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Involvement in Haitian political work and cultural preservation efforts Olsen Jean-Julien12:46
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Assessing the success of cultural heritage preservation in Haiti post-earthquake Olsen Jean-Julien07:42
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Cuba's role in resolving conflicts during Colombian peace negotiations Bernie Aronson04:35
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Secretary Clinton's diplomatic priorities and their impact on Western Hemisphere policy Arturo Valenzuela07:41
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US role in supporting Colombia's Paz Colombia initiative after Plan Colombia Bernie Aronson02:40
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Obama's speech at the Grand Theater in Cuba and its impact on US-Cuba relations Jefferey DeLaurentis04:39
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Obama's perspective on Cuban-American relations and engagement with adversaries Jefferey DeLaurentis03:28
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US policy uncertainty following Hugo Chávez's death in 2013 Roberta Jacobson02:48
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Bipartisan consensus on Latin America policy from Bush 41 to Obama administration Bernie Aronson02:22
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Reflections on the normalization of US-Cuba relations and President Obama's policy impact Felice Gorordo12:34
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US-Mexico relations during the Obama administration's first term Arturo Valenzuela06:16
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Formative diplomatic experiences in Peru influencing later roles in the Obama administration Roberta Jacobson02:38
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Impact of external events on US-Cuba negotiations and the role of President Obama Ricardo Zúniga04:25
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Transition from deputy assistant secretary to ambassador at the UN Jefferey DeLaurentis04:00
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Reaction to the Colombian peace referendum results and implications Bernie Aronson05:59
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Role of DHS in trade and border management with Canada and Mexico Alan Bersin05:01
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Changes in Cuban attitudes towards the US after Obama's engagement and policy shifts Felice Gorordo07:18
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Relaxing US-Cuba restrictions and the role of the Cuba desk in policy changes Ricardo Zúniga04:43
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Assessment of the potential for a peace agreement as special envoy to Colombia Bernie Aronson03:30
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Working relationship with Secretary Jeh Johnson at the Department of Homeland Security Alan Bersin03:52
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Significance of the Pope's visit to Cuba amidst normalization of relations Jefferey DeLaurentis04:42
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US response to the Honduran coup and Secretary Clinton's focus on avoiding violence Anne-Marie Slaughter03:49
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Reflections on the impact of the Colombian peace agreement and ongoing challenges Bernie Aronson04:30
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Key moments in US-Cuba relations and President Obama's interactions with Raúl Castro Ben Rhodes11:41
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US-China competition in global development and the Obama administration's initiatives Hillary Clinton04:50
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Human rights considerations in US relations with Cuba and Myanmar during the Obama administration Kenneth Roth06:29
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Engagement with Latin American countries and climate change diplomacy efforts Todd Stern11:33
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Recollections of the announcement to normalize US-Cuba relations Rumana Ahmed02:48
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US relations with Colombia and Panama during the Obama administration Arturo Valenzuela09:02
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Response to criticism of normalizing US-Cuba relations and personal stories from Havana Jefferey DeLaurentis05:41
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Role as special envoy for private sector response to the Haiti earthquake Rick Wade02:47
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Consideration for the role of Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson04:37
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Obama's handshake with Raúl Castro and its impact on US-Cuba negotiations Jefferey DeLaurentis01:24
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Challenges and strategies in the Colombian peace negotiations Bernie Aronson07:08
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Promoting disability rights in international diplomacy and challenges with CRPD ratification Judy Heumann11:19
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Transition from law school to development work with USAID Andrew Herscowitz02:41
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Immigration politics and bipartisan consensus on Central America policy during Obama's presidency Ricardo Zúniga02:38
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Negotiating the end of the wet foot, dry foot policy with Cuba Jeh Johnson05:35
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Experience in negotiating peace in El Salvador and its relevance to Colombia Bernie Aronson02:56
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Reflections on coordinating the Haiti earthquake response with President Obama and Hillary Clinton Rajiv Shah05:56
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Reflections on leaving Brazil for a position at the National Security Council Ricardo Zúniga01:23
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Challenges of organizing a Let Girls Learn event in Cuba during President Obama's visit Joanna Rosholm06:53
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Trade policy consistency across Bush and Obama administrations Roberta Jacobson02:37
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International and local responses to the Haitian earthquake disaster Olsen Jean-Julien07:56
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Factors influencing Cuba's willingness to negotiate during Obama's first term Roberta Jacobson04:36
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Latin American perceptions of President Obama's familiarity with the region and initial reactions Roberta Jacobson03:59
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Obama's interactions with Cuban citizens and entrepreneurs during his visit to Cuba Felice Gorordo03:17
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Congressional inaction on Zika virus despite public health risks and recent Ebola concerns Rob Nabors03:59
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Focus on anti-corruption efforts in Latin America and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Arturo Valenzuela06:12
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Learning of secret US-Cuba negotiations and delivering a message to Alan Gross Jefferey DeLaurentis03:35
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Role as control officer during President Obama's 2011 trip to Brasilia Ricardo Zúniga03:58
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Involvement in secret Cuba negotiations and Cuban American outreach efforts Rumana Ahmed13:42
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Role in normalizing US-Cuba relations and personal motivations Ben Rhodes05:24
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Initial US-Cuba negotiations for Alan Gross's release and broader diplomatic relations Ben Rhodes04:30
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Reflections on Alan Gross's return and the impact of US-Cuba relations normalization Roberta Jacobson05:42
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Reflections on the secrecy and progress of the US-Cuba policy during the Obama administration Denis McDonough03:07
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Negotiations leading to the US-Cuba diplomatic relations announcement in 2014 Ricardo Zúniga04:09
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Participation in President Obama's historic trip to Cuba Cody Keenan02:04
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Previous government experience influencing role in the Obama administration Arturo Valenzuela04:53
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Advocating for US-Cuba diplomatic relations and addressing critics' concerns Jeff Flake03:50
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Early perceptions of changing politics around US-Cuba relations Ricardo Zúniga02:47
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US policy responses to East Asia challenges, Northern Triangle crisis, and Syria AUMF decision Jake Sullivan06:40
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Lessons and relationships from the Bush administration useful in the Obama years Felice Gorordo04:19
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Experiences and outcomes of the Obama administration's historic trip to Cuba Josh Earnest05:13
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US support and involvement in Colombia peace negotiations under Obama administration Bernie Aronson03:12
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Assessment of Obama's foreign policy achievements and long-term strategy Colin Kahl08:42
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Collaborative US-Cuba arts and cultural exchange following Obama's diplomatic efforts Jane Chu01:02
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Cuban regime's interest in normalizing relations with the United States Ben Rhodes04:28
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Secretary Clinton's diplomacy and memorable trips as Secretary of State Arturo Valenzuela03:24
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US-Mexico relations and the development of the Twenty-First-Century Border initiative Alan Bersin05:50
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Public reaction to role in US-Cuba negotiations Roberta Jacobson02:54
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Factors contributing to a leader's willingness to risk presidency for peace process Bernie Aronson02:54
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Reflections on US strategic vision for the Americas and Africa during the Obama administration James Jones05:30 -
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US-Mexico relations and cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts Alan Bersin04:51
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Gauging public reaction to the change in US policy towards Cuba Ben Rhodes03:43
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Chief of staff's perspective on normalizing relations with Cuba during Obama's presidency Denis McDonough02:09
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Role of Commerce Department in US-Cuba policy and engagement Penny Pritzker03:28
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Career path of a foreign service officer with a focus on Latin America Ricardo Zúniga03:42
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Evaluating Obama's relationship with Latin America and its historical impact Arturo Valenzuela03:46
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US policy shifts and challenges in improving relations with Cuba Arturo Valenzuela14:45
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US-Mexico collaboration on cartel control during the Obama administration Alan Bersin04:07
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Shift in Colombia-US relations with President Juan Manuel Santos' election Arturo Valenzuela07:32
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Reflections on the day of Alan Gross's release and the US-Cuba prisoner swap Jefferey DeLaurentis05:36
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US-Latin America relations during the transition from Bush to Obama administrations Roberta Jacobson02:09
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Obama administration's approach to partnership and shared responsibility in Latin America Roberta Jacobson02:54
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Impact of WikiLeaks on US relations with Latin America and task force involvement Roberta Jacobson03:03
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Understanding Cuban motivations for normalizing relations with the US Ricardo Zúniga04:43
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Diverse opinions during meetings on Cuban policy with President Obama Felice Gorordo05:38
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Reflections on the Colombian peace process and cease-fire with FARC Bernie Aronson03:07
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Vice President Biden's role and approach in Latin America policy Roberta Jacobson03:43
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Reflections on being a human rights officer in Cuba and its impact on Obama-era policies Ricardo Zúniga03:44
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Reflections on the US-Cuba policy shift and the release of Alan Gross Ben Rhodes05:48
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Academic work on the birth of political organizations in Latin America during the '80s Anne Patterson01:10
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Negotiations and challenges leading to the reopening of the US embassy in Cuba Jefferey DeLaurentis04:30
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Obama administration's achievements and shortcomings for the Latino community Janet Murguía04:01
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Interactions with Cubans and perceptions of US-Cuba relations during 2016 trip John Kerry02:52
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Legal efforts to close inhumane detention centers and systemic issues in asylum processes Marielena Hincapié06:48
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The role of victims in the Colombian transitional justice negotiations Bernie Aronson03:30
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Arguments for normalizing US-Cuba relations and their impact on US interests Jefferey DeLaurentis05:33
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Shifting politics in the Republican Party regarding Cuba policy Jeff Flake02:07
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Reflections on Alan Gross's release and the restoration of US-Cuba diplomatic relations Jeff Flake01:17
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