Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Assessing the success of US strategy and legitimacy-building in Afghanistan Ryan Crocker
    04:12
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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 military's role in politics during the 2008 election Michael Mullen
    06:38
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    Palestinian perspective on President Obama's election and its impact on the Middle East Akram Dweikat
    02:21
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    Debate over troop numbers and timelines in Afghanistan strategy Robert Gates
    05:36
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    Obama's rationale for retaining Secretary Gates for continuity in defense policy John Podesta
    02:42
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    Deliberations on extending the US military presence in Iraq beyond 2011 Leon Panetta
    05:43
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    Decision to become a US military interpreter and the escalating dangers faced Hadi Pir
    01:20
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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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    Strategic focus on Asia rebalance in the National Security Council under Obama Jeffrey Bader
    04:29
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    Growth of the National Security Council staff and military relations under Obama Robert Gates
    04:10
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    Changing war accounting practices in the first budget proposal Rob Nabors
    05:39
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    Secretary Clinton's focus on women and conflict prevention at the State Department Anne-Marie Slaughter
    02:48
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    Debate and perspectives on US troop withdrawal strategy from Iraq Antony Blinken
    02:20
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    Impact of the Bush administration on Obama's Middle East policy approach Dennis Ross
    03:29
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    Veteran's transition to civilian life after Vietnam War service Earl Smith
    01:09
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    Surprise over the failure to reach a US-Iraq agreement on combat troops in 2011 Ryan Crocker
    02:22
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    US withdrawal from Iraq in 2011 and the political complexities involved Antony Blinken
    06:43
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    Comparing strategic reviews of Afghanistan and Iraq and the decision to reach zero troops Michael Mullen
    06:49
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    Resistance to ratifying the SOFA and strategic framework during the presidential transition Colin Kahl
    01:18
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    Perceptions of President Karzai and challenges in US-Afghanistan relations Chuck Hagel
    03:37
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    Comparing the Obama administration's approach to terrorism with the Bush administration Jeh Johnson
    03:03
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    Obama's strategic review process on Afghanistan objectives and resource allocation Ben Rhodes
    03:08
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    Military influence on Obama's Afghanistan strategy and the debate over troop levels Robert Gates
    10:37
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    Reflections on the impact of military intervention in Iraq and interactions with local women Huma Abedin
    04:06
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    Transition to Secretary of Defense and preparations for the bin Laden operation Leon Panetta
    07:46
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    Process of planning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in early 2009 Ben Rhodes
    02:14
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    Transition of national security strategy from Bush to Obama administration William McRaven
    03:33
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    Reforming intelligence tasks within the Department of Defense James Clapper
    03:35
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    Meeting with Ambassador Crocker and General Petraeus in Iraq during the troop surge Chuck Hagel
    05:32
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    Consideration for a role as Vice President Biden's National Security Advisor Colin Kahl
    06:02
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    Reassessing US military strategy and purpose in Afghanistan Chuck Hagel
    04:21
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    Reflections on the state of education and the impact of US troop withdrawal on Afghanistan Azizullah Royesh
    12:22
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    Planning and recommendations for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq Colin Kahl
    05:53
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    Impact of the Riedel report on US policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan Anne Patterson
    03:35
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    Managing a sit-in protest at Obama campaign headquarters on caucus eve Josh Earnest
    04:59
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    Renewed American focus on Afghanistan during Obama's presidency and personal concerns about troop withdrawal Azizullah Royesh
    06:12
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    Responding to criticism of the Obama administration's handling of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Jeh Johnson
    03:43
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    Response to Koran burning incident in Afghanistan and its political impact Ryan Crocker
    03:37
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    Negotiating resupply routes in Kyrgyzstan and managing Russian influence Derek Mitchell
    02:53
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    Challenges of planning a responsible phased withdrawal from Afghanistan Mark Lippert
    03:44
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    Challenges in achieving a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan during Obama's presidency Dan Feldman
    06:51
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    Personal reflections on the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 Hadi Pir
    01:20
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    Strategic use of speeches to communicate and execute policy decisions Denis McDonough
    02:39
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    Obama's strategy and challenges in reducing troop presence in Afghanistan Chuck Hagel
    03:09
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    Photographing Obama's speech at West Point on troop surge in Afghanistan Pete Souza
    03:37
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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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    Reflections on military roles and preparation for future challenges during Obama's presidency Martin Dempsey
    05:12
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    Shift in military deployment strategy under the Obama administration Chelsea Manning
    02:44
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    White House response to war surtax and challenges in ending Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts Rob Nabors
    02:19
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    Involvement in policy and communications on Afghanistan surge and Guantanamo Bay Tommy Vietor
    02:01
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    Optimism for the country's direction during Obama's administration with a Democratic Congress Kylon Middleton
    04:51
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    Transition from JSOC to SOCOM command and the differences in responsibilities William McRaven
    02:57
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    Public perception of drone warfare and its impact compared to traditional combat Heather Linebaugh
    02:17
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    Perceptions of Obama's presidency influencing military enlistment decisions Heather Linebaugh
    02:06
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    Asia-Pacific policy's significance during the 2007 campaign trail and Obama's stance Derek Mitchell
    02:07
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    President Obama's reluctance and strategy for limited US intervention in Iraq Ben Rhodes
    04:03
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    Reaction to a Guardian article on military mental health and public backlash Heather Linebaugh
    06:10
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    Vice President Biden's role in overseeing Iraq policy implementation Antony Blinken
    02:04
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    Richard Holbrooke's approach to the Afghanistan-Pakistan peace process Hillary Clinton
    08:08
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    The necessity of strategic patience in US foreign policy and its impact on Afghanistan Ryan Crocker
    03:01
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    Challenges and achievements of USAID in Afghanistan during wartime Rajiv Shah
    03:54
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    Diplomatic efforts in Afghanistan and the influence of past war experiences on policy decisions John Kerry
    05:49
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    Speculation on Obama's perspective as a wartime president and pivotal moments Jon Favreau
    02:44
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    Challenges faced by interpreters after US military withdrawal from Iraq Hadi Pir
    02:37
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    Obama's aversion to Middle East conflict and internal debates with Kerry Anne Patterson
    02:27
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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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    Challenges and autonomy in managing the Afghanistan situation during the Obama administration Ryan Crocker
    02:22
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    Memo to President Obama on the lack of a US strategy in Syria Chuck Hagel
    08:30
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    Persecution of Yazidis under Saddam Hussein's regime and historical context Hadi Pir
    02:54
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    Initial troop deployment decisions for Afghanistan under the Obama administration Michael Mullen
    04:46
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    Congressman Obey's war surtax proposal and its implications for confronting the costs of the Afghanistan war Rob Nabors
    03:01
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    Strategic review and decision-making on troop withdrawal from Iraq Denis McDonough
    03:19
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    Assessment of Maliki's stance on US troop presence and Iraq's political stability Ryan Crocker
    05:27
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    Decision-making process for VP's involvement in policy issues Shailagh Murray
    05:43
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    Assessment of counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and engagement with Pakistan Michael Mullen
    07:07
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    Strategic goals and negotiations for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan Ryan Crocker
    03:03
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    Experiences and reflections on official trips to Iraq Jay Carney
    06:41
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    Evolution of Special Operations Forces' role in US foreign policy during the Obama administration William McRaven
    03:19
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    Reflections on historical precedents influencing White House discussions on conflict John Kerry
    05:36
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    President Obama's decision-making process on the Afghanistan troop surge Antony Blinken
    03:51
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    State Senator Obama's 2002 speech against the Iraq War and his decision-making process David Axelrod
    02:24
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    Assessing the Obama administration's potential military policy changes Chelsea Manning
    03:54
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    Analysis of Obama's long-term policies in Afghanistan and differences with Clinton Ryan Crocker
    03:09

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