Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Appointment as Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo Valenzuela
    05:22
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    US-Latin America relations during the transition from Bush to Obama administrations Roberta Jacobson
    02:09
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    Unexpected appointment as senior director at the National Security Council Ricardo Zúniga
    03:28
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    Evaluating Obama's relationship with Latin America and its historical impact Arturo Valenzuela
    03:46
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    Immigration politics and bipartisan consensus on Central America policy during Obama's presidency Ricardo Zúniga
    02:38
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    Reflections on coordinating the Haiti earthquake response with President Obama and Hillary Clinton Rajiv Shah
    05:56
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    Reflections on the conclusion of Cuba negotiations and their impact Ricardo Zúniga
    03:19
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    Diplomatic challenges with Brazil following Snowden's surveillance revelations Roberta Jacobson
    02:54
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    Progress in US-Cuba relations and agreements post-normalization Jefferey DeLaurentis
    02:27
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    Journalistic trip to Cuba with Inland Press Association and learning about the country's operations Robert Trapp
    02:45
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    Engagement in policy rollout and listening sessions during US-Cuba normalization Felice Gorordo
    02:11
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    Diplomatic relations and strategies with Brazil during the Obama administration Arturo Valenzuela
    11:43
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    Obama administration's approach to partnership and shared responsibility in Latin America Roberta Jacobson
    02:54
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    Significance of the Pope's visit to Cuba amidst normalization of relations Jefferey DeLaurentis
    04:42
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    Negotiation dynamics and personal experiences during the Colombian peace talks in Havana Bernie Aronson
    05:21
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    Relaxing US-Cuba restrictions and the role of the Cuba desk in policy changes Ricardo Zúniga
    04:43
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    Public reaction to role in US-Cuba negotiations Roberta Jacobson
    02:54
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    Reflections on the secrecy and progress of the US-Cuba policy during the Obama administration Denis McDonough
    03:07
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    Human rights considerations in US relations with Cuba and Myanmar during the Obama administration Kenneth Roth
    06:29
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    The role of victims in the Colombian transitional justice negotiations Bernie Aronson
    03:30
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    Dynamics of US-Cuba negotiations from a seasoned diplomat's perspective Ricardo Zúniga
    03:18
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    Obama administration's achievements and shortcomings for the Latino community Janet Murguía
    04:01
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    US policy and efforts to strengthen the rule of law with CICIG in Guatemala Arturo Valenzuela
    02:33
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    Lessons and relationships from the Bush administration useful in the Obama years Felice Gorordo
    04:19
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    Influence of Hispanic/Latino voters on US-Latin American policy considerations Roberta Jacobson
    03:04
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    Influence of Colombian paramilitary right on peace negotiations with FARC Bernie Aronson
    03:29
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    Response to criticism of normalizing US-Cuba relations and personal stories from Havana Jefferey DeLaurentis
    05:41
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    Diverse opinions during meetings on Cuban policy with President Obama Felice Gorordo
    05:38
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    Cross-border cooperation between US and Mexican city officials Raul Salinas
    04:49
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    Shift in Colombia-US relations with President Juan Manuel Santos' election Arturo Valenzuela
    07:32
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    Assessment of Cuban regime's motives for normalizing relations with the US Jefferey DeLaurentis
    02:10
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    Assessment of the potential for a peace agreement as special envoy to Colombia Bernie Aronson
    03:30
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    Reflecting on writing a poem about the El Paso shooting and recontextualizing Latinx history in America Richard Blanco
    06:09
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    Lessons from Latin American peace talks influencing Obama administration policy Bernie Aronson
    03:51
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    US policy responses to East Asia challenges, Northern Triangle crisis, and Syria AUMF decision Jake Sullivan
    06:40
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    Outreach to Cuban American communities regarding US-Cuba relations Roberta Jacobson
    05:57
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    Role as special envoy for private sector response to the Haiti earthquake Rick Wade
    02:47
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    Reaction to the Colombian peace referendum results and implications Bernie Aronson
    05:59
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    Challenges and strategies in the Colombian peace negotiations Bernie Aronson
    07:08
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    International community's role in supporting peace negotiations Bernie Aronson
    03:04
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    Legal efforts to close inhumane detention centers and systemic issues in asylum processes Marielena Hincapié
    06:48
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    Interest in economic development and debt relief in South America Brian Deese
    03:21
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    US-Mexico relations and cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts Alan Bersin
    04:51
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    Vice President Biden's comfort and expertise in foreign policy during international trips Shailagh Murray
    03:07
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    Trade policy consistency across Bush and Obama administrations Roberta Jacobson
    02:37
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    US response to the 2009 Honduran coup and its complexities Jake Sullivan
    03:46
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    Announcement of US-Cuba relations normalization and interactions with Cuban staff and dissidents Jefferey DeLaurentis
    02:59
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    Reflections on the day of the US-Cuba policy announcement and behind-the-scenes work Ricardo Zúniga
    04:55
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    Role of DHS in trade and border management with Canada and Mexico Alan Bersin
    05:01
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    Experience in negotiating peace in El Salvador and its relevance to Colombia Bernie Aronson
    02:56
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    Experience of visiting Cuba during the diplomatic opening Penny Pritzker
    02:53
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    Role in the normalization of US-Cuba relations and efforts to release Alan Gross Roberta Jacobson
    14:32
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    Involvement in secret Cuba negotiations and Cuban American outreach efforts Rumana Ahmed
    13:42
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    Negotiation challenges faced by FARC and Colombian government in the 2016 peace agreement Bernie Aronson
    03:19
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    Perspective on the Cuba speech and its role in President Obama's democracy narrative Cody Keenan
    02:05
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    Reflections on being a human rights officer in Cuba and its impact on Obama-era policies Ricardo Zúniga
    03:44

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