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September 7, 2007
Defense and SecurityCouncil on Foreign Relations, New York City, New YorkSeptember 7, 2007STEPHEN FRIEDMAN: (Off mike) -- line-up for the next 30 days or so of council events: on September 25th, Stephen Harper, the p…
February 20, 2016
Defense and Security
Former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Gen. Michael Hayden has an op-ed in today’s New York Times: “To Keep America Safe, Embrace Drone Warfare.” The two-thousand-word piece provide…
September 7, 2007
Defense and SecurityWatch Central Intelligence Agency director Michael V. Hayden discuss the scope and function of the CIA's work and what he sees as the greatest current threats to U.S. national security.
January 14, 2009
United StatesWatch U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff reflect on government actions during crises and lessons learned from his time in the Bush administration.
January 14, 2009
United StatesDAVID WESTIN: Good afternoon. I'm David Westin, and I'm privileged to be able to be here with the secretary today. I have a few remarks and I have a script here. I'll make sure I get them all right…
May 11, 2018
United States
This is the keynote session of the 2018 International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) Conference.
July 23, 2018
Pakistan
Ahead of national elections in Pakistan this week, allegations of pre-poll rigging, press intimidation, and the mainstreaming of militant groups are all cause for concern.
September 19, 2018
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue (nicknamed Teodorin), vice president of Equatorial Guinea, son of his country’s president, and heir apparent to that office, made headlines this week. According to media reports, authorities in Brazil seized some $16 million in cash and high-end watches from his delegation, where he had reportedly traveled for medical treatment. Brazilian law limits the amount of cash visitors can bring into the country to $2,400.
September 18, 2018
Venezuela
Calls for U.S. military intervention in Venezuela are growing, most recently from Senator Marco Rubio. Even Secretary General Luis Almagro of the Organization of American States has said he would not…
September 18, 2018
United States
The United States Air Force (USAF) turns 71 years-old today. On September 18, 1947, Chief Justice Fred Vinson swore in Stuart Symington as the first secretary of the air force, officially founding a …