Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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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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    Reflections on military roles and preparation for future challenges during Obama's presidency Martin Dempsey
    05:12
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    Obama's perspective on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq during his presidency Stephen Kroft
    05:49
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    Coordination of military support for various US agency objectives in Afghanistan Martin Dempsey
    03:55
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    President Obama's reluctance and strategy for limited US intervention in Iraq Ben Rhodes
    04:03
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    Consultation with Bruce Riedel and Peter Lavoy's role during Obama's administration transition Anne Patterson
    01:04
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    Reflections on the stark realities of military service Chelsea Manning
    02:21
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    Perspective on Obama's strategic foreign policy adjustments and counterterrorism efforts Chuck Hagel
    05:27
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    Appointment as ambassador to Iraq and the political situation during the US troop surge Ryan Crocker
    05:04
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    Obama's strategy and challenges in reducing troop presence in Afghanistan Chuck Hagel
    03:09
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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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    Debate and perspectives on US troop withdrawal strategy from Iraq Antony Blinken
    02:20
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    Surprise at the rapid success of ISIS in 2014 and the fall of Mosul Brett McGurk
    04:13
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    Discussion on the shared responsibility for troops with President Obama Robert Gates
    02:01
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    Reaction to a Guardian article on military mental health and public backlash Heather Linebaugh
    06:10
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    Deliberations on extending the US military presence in Iraq beyond 2011 Leon Panetta
    05:43
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    Appointment of Richard Holbrooke and the diplomatic strategy for Afghanistan Jake Sullivan
    02:54
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    Resistance to ratifying the SOFA and strategic framework during the presidential transition Colin Kahl
    01:18
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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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    Obama's approach to the Iraq War during his Senate years and political positioning Mark Lippert
    02:24
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    Role of an interpreter and cultural advisor for the US Army in Iraq Hadi Pir
    02:47
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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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    Coordination between the White House and Defense Department on Afghanistan policy Chuck Hagel
    03:41
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    Impact of the Bush administration on Obama's Middle East policy approach Dennis Ross
    03:29
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    Civilian control over the military in Iraq and Afghanistan decisions Denis McDonough
    01:11
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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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    Learning process of the incoming administration on intelligence consumption Jeremy Bash
    02:37
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    Congressional opposition to the Iraq War and the use of the National Guard Neil Abercrombie
    11:59
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    Decision-making process for the troop surge in Afghanistan under President Obama Ben Rhodes
    04:54
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    Involvement in the Iraq policy review and strategy from Baghdad Ryan Crocker
    04:34
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    Role and responsibilities of the chief of staff at the Department of Defense Jeremy Bash
    04:05
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    Negotiating resupply routes in Kyrgyzstan and managing Russian influence Derek Mitchell
    02:53
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    Assessment of political dynamics and US-Afghan relations upon arrival in Kabul, 2011 Ryan Crocker
    06:48
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    Veteran's transition to civilian life after Vietnam War service Earl Smith
    01:09
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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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    Obama's strategic review process on Afghanistan objectives and resource allocation Ben Rhodes
    03:08
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    Challenges faced by Special Operations Forces and their families during deployment William McRaven
    03:02
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    Tensions in civil-military relations during the Obama administration's Afghan strategy review Ben Rhodes
    04:29
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    Assessment of the Asia rebalance policy's alignment with American public opinion Jeffrey Bader
    02:26
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    Preparation and execution of the May 1st operation to kill Osama Bin Laden Jeremy Bash
    07:53
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    Reflections on key national security appointments in the early Obama administration John Brennan
    03:09
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    Transition to White House and addressing Iraq and Afghanistan as priority national security issues Antony Blinken
    02:06
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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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    Assessing the success of US strategy and legitimacy-building in Afghanistan Ryan Crocker
    04:12
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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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    Experiences and reflections on official trips to Iraq Jay Carney
    06:41
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    Reassessing US military strategy and purpose in Afghanistan Chuck Hagel
    04:21
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    Strategies for a responsible US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2015 Chuck Hagel
    03:46
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    Anticipating changes in US foreign policy towards Pakistan with the 2008 election Anne Patterson
    01:18
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    Biden's role and relationship with Obama during the administration's challenges Colin Kahl
    02:23
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    Obama's anti-war stance impact on Illinois voters during his campaign Daniel Shomon
    02:58
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    Strategic goals and negotiations for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan Ryan Crocker
    03:03
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    Optimism and challenges during US troop withdrawal from Iraq in 2010 Colin Kahl
    06:39
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    Transition of national security strategy from Bush to Obama administration William McRaven
    03:33
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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 the possibility of staying as Defense Secretary post-2008 election Robert Gates
    03:25
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    President Obama's decision-making process on the Afghanistan troop surge Antony Blinken
    03:51
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    Negotiating the Status of Forces Agreement with Iraq Ryan Crocker
    05:14
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    Response to Koran burning incident in Afghanistan and its political impact Ryan Crocker
    03:37
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    Transition to Congress during the early 2000s and the impact of national crises Rob Nabors
    07:05
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    Obama administration's struggle with military intervention decisions Charles Kupchan
    05:20
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    Factors influencing the decision to maintain US presence in Afghanistan Dan Feldman
    05:42
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    Reflections on transparency and war from a military career spanning Vietnam to the Obama administration Michael Mullen
    06:24
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    Challenges of planning a responsible phased withdrawal from Afghanistan Mark Lippert
    03:44
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    Assessment of military and political progress in Iraq and Afghanistan during Pentagon leadership Leon Panetta
    14:52
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    Obama's rationale for seeking congressional authorization for military action in Syria Chuck Hagel
    01:21
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    Importance of the Bush administration's cooperation during the Obama transition period Denis McDonough
    02:11
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    Observations of President Obama's leadership during Copenhagen negotiations and tough decisions Valerie Jarrett
    03:41
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    Civil-military relations and strategy assessment in Afghanistan during Obama's presidency Martin Dempsey
    08:24
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    Discussion on Iraq's role in Obama's campaign and policy flexibility planning Colin Kahl
    06:54
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    Obama's stance on the Iraq War and issues like Guantanamo and torture Naureen Shah
    01:02
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    Challenges faced by interpreters after US military withdrawal from Iraq Hadi Pir
    02:37
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    Strategic review and decision-making on troop withdrawal from Iraq Denis McDonough
    03:19
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    Reflection on the shift from humanitarian mission to regime change in Libya Robert Gates
    02:01
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    Description and personal significance of Vietnam War combat patches Earl Smith
    03:13
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    Process leading to President Obama's Iraq withdrawal speech at Camp Lejeune Antony Blinken
    03:15
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    Comparing foreign policy positions with Obama during the presidential campaign Hillary Clinton
    03:21
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    Vice President Biden's role in overseeing Iraq policy implementation Antony Blinken
    02:04
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    Debate on informing Pakistan about the Osama bin Laden raid and confidence in Special Forces' capabilities Michael Mullen
    07:55
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    Obama's perspective on being a wartime president while receiving the Nobel Peace Prize Valerie Jarrett
    01:24
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    State Department's role in the military's strategic review and challenges with Clinton and Holbrooke Ben Rhodes
    03:35
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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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    Impact of ongoing wars and financial crisis on the Obama transition process John Podesta
    06:39
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    Decision-making process for the 2009 Afghanistan troop surge and Obama's strategic approach John Brennan
    05:45
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    Decision-making process for maintaining US troops in Afghanistan at the end of Obama's presidency Ash Carter
    09:28
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    Transition from JSOC to SOCOM command and the differences in responsibilities William McRaven
    02:57
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    Consideration for a role as Vice President Biden's National Security Advisor Colin Kahl
    06:02
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    Military strategy and leadership dynamics in Afghanistan Martin Dempsey
    04:27
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    Decision to leave Iraq and the Special Immigrant Visa process Hadi Pir
    02:42
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    State of the Republican Senate caucus under Mitch McConnell's leadership Rohit Kumar
    03:52
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    Managing a sit-in protest at Obama campaign headquarters on caucus eve Josh Earnest
    04:59
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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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    Speculation on Obama's perspective as a wartime president and pivotal moments Jon Favreau
    02:44
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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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    Pre-deployment experiences and last-minute change from Afghanistan to Iraq mission Chelsea Manning
    05:23
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    Balancing Middle East focus with broader foreign policy during the Obama administration Antony Blinken
    02:00
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    Reflections on President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize speech and its complexities Terry Szuplat
    06:15
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    Transition to Secretary of Defense and preparations for the bin Laden operation Leon Panetta
    07:46
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    Observations on Obama's campaign strategy and issue focus during the presidential race Ray LaHood
    02:01
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    Challenges in securing a status of forces agreement with Iraq Jeremy Bash
    02:32
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    Perceptions of Obama's presidency influencing military enlistment decisions Heather Linebaugh
    02:06
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    Reforming intelligence tasks within the Department of Defense James Clapper
    03:35
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    Obama administration's strategy on withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and Iraq Pete Rouse
    03:50
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    Planning and recommendations for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq Colin Kahl
    05:53
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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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    Balancing strategic initiatives and crises in the Obama administration vs. the Bush administration Robert Gates
    11:38
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    Vice President Biden's role in the Afghanistan policy review and strategy discussions Antony Blinken
    05:05
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    Impact of on-the-ground experience in Iraq on understanding the war Chelsea Manning
    02:26
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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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    Assessing the Obama administration's potential military policy changes Chelsea Manning
    03:54
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    Response to the Yazidi genocide and organizing a trip to Washington DC Hadi Pir
    03:14
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    Vice President Biden's respect for American service members and personal connection to the military Shailagh Murray
    06:35
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    Reflections on being retained as Secretary of Defense by President Obama Robert Gates
    04:55
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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 conclusion of the Iraq War and ongoing efforts in Afghanistan Robert Gates
    02:15
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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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    Involvement in policy and communications on Afghanistan surge and Guantanamo Bay Tommy Vietor
    02:01
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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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    Reflections on the timing of Obama's presidential run and the state of America Cody Keenan
    03:18
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    Personal reflections on the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 Hadi Pir
    01:20
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    Partisan differences in domestic vs. Asia policy during the Obama administration Jeffrey Bader
    04:44
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    Persecution of Yazidis under Saddam Hussein's regime and historical context Hadi Pir
    02:54
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    Deliberations over Afghanistan troop levels and media misrepresentation David Axelrod
    05:49
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    Impact of international events on Obama's transition strategy John Podesta
    06:16
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    Reflections on the transition from the draft to a professional military Bro Adams
    01:19
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    Reflections on diplomacy and development in the Afghanistan strategy review Hillary Clinton
    06:18

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