Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Advising on military aid to Ukraine and the decision against lethal assistance Martin Dempsey
    07:39
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    Building international relationships and friendships through high-stakes diplomacy Huma Abedin
    02:13
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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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    Observations on the atmosphere during the 2009 Iranian presidential elections Jason Rezaian
    04:54
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    Reflections on President Obama's liberal internationalist views and democratic transitions Michael McFaul
    06:42
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    Preparation for diplomatic post in Egypt during the Arab Spring Anne Patterson
    02:50
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    Policy priorities and accomplishments in the final two years of the Obama administration Ash Carter
    07:47
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    Challenges in measuring mortality during conflict and public health issues Craig Spencer
    02:57
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    Reflections on diplomacy and development in the Afghanistan strategy review Hillary Clinton
    06:18
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    State of the Republican Senate caucus under Mitch McConnell's leadership Rohit Kumar
    03:52
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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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    US and Russian collaboration on Syria's chemical weapons removal and destruction Rose Gottemoeller
    04:39
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    US global leadership opportunities missed during Obama's terms Robert Gates
    03:15
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    US policy assistance challenges in Libya and congressional attitudes William Taylor
    02:17
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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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    Evaluating the effectiveness and criteria for sanctions relief in CISADA Richard Nephew
    02:46
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    Reflections on the night of the Osama Bin Laden raid and the decision-making process Michael Morell
    04:23
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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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    Support for responsibility to protect and views on interventions in Libya and Syria Anne-Marie Slaughter
    05:31
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    Reflection on the shift from humanitarian mission to regime change in Libya Robert Gates
    02:01
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    Reflections on the planning for post-intervention Libya and President Obama's regrets Denis McDonough
    02:58
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    Challenges in securing US support for Tunisia during its political transition Omezzine Khelifa
    04:45
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    US policy on negotiating with the Taliban Ryan Crocker
    02:37
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    Communications strategy for the Iran nuclear deal and dealing with congressional approval Ben Rhodes
    08:24
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    Early Air Force career and formative assignments Scott Gration
    03:36
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    Involvement in the Arab Spring and focus on democracy promotion in early 2011 Michael McFaul
    03:34
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    Obama's intellect and impact on policy discussions Michelle Gavin
    02:19
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    Impact of sanctions on Hassan Rouhani's election and Iran negotiations Richard Nephew
    02:24
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    Release of American prisoners and implementation of the Iran nuclear deal Jason Rezaian
    11:32
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    Transition from government to founding Mobdiun and addressing youth radicalization in Tunisia Omezzine Khelifa
    11:36
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    Impact of Champions of Change events on policy and community engagement Rumana Ahmed
    09:30
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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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    Rebalancing US foreign policy focus from the Middle East to Asia Chuck Hagel
    03:40
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    Impact of the Marefat education model in Afghanistan and challenges to its expansion Azizullah Royesh
    06:02
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    US foreign policy shift from Bush to Obama administration on nation building William Burns
    02:24
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    AIPAC's stance on bipartisanship and relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu Michael Kassen
    04:33
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    Obama's State Department speech on the Arab Spring and nonviolent change Ben Rhodes
    03:37
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    Obama administration's approach to democracy promotion in the Middle East Ben Rhodes
    03:43
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    Advocating for President Obama's Cairo speech location and addressing the Middle East Dennis Ross
    02:47
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    Focus on human rights in China and Egypt during early Obama administration Michael Posner
    05:30
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    Reflections on the importance of local ownership in Afghan education and politics Azizullah Royesh
    05:21
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    Offering refuge to Omran and the joy of his family reunion in Damascus Alex and Valbona Myteberi
    04:12
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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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    Involvement in the diplomatic efforts to remove chemical weapons from Syria Derek Chollet
    10:47
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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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    Diplomacy behind Security Council Resolution 1929 and its role in sanctions policy Richard Nephew
    07:17
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    Assessing the Obama administration's learning curve on terrorism threats Michael Morell
    02:59
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    Reflections on the impact of the Arab Spring in the Middle East Colin Kahl
    07:05
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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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    Obama's decision to support Mubarak's ouster influenced by generational perspective and hope Hillary Clinton
    02:52
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    Significance of the Iran deal to the Obama administration's foreign policy legacy Michael Kassen
    03:33
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    Shift in US-Iraq leader relations from Bush to Obama administration Ben Rhodes
    03:49
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    Perspectives on the Arab Spring and engagement with Egyptian civil society Michael Posner
    06:34
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    White House perspective on the potential for change during Iran's protests and subsequent policy shifts Dennis Ross
    05:56
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    Comparing congressional support for military action in Libya and Syria Denis McDonough
    03:26
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    Secretary Kerry's pivotal role in Afghanistan negotiations and White House decision-making Dan Feldman
    04:58

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