Information on "Government"
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8 Jul 2013
Hassan Wirajuda on Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
In this audio presentation, the former Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Hassan Wirajuda, outlines the thinking behind Jakarta's current 'free and active' foreign policy (known as 'bebas aktif'); how the policy is shaping its relationships with the US, ... More on «Hassan Wirajuda on Indonesia’s Foreign Policy»
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8 May 2013
A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay: Tibet
In this audio presentation, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, who is the Prime Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration, calls for Tibet to gain a form of autonomy much like Hong Kong's. More on «A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay: Tibet» -
6 May 2013
"Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America’s House in Order"
In this audio presentation, Richard Haass, who is the President of the Council on Foreign Relations, talks about his next-step vision for US foreign policy -- 'Restoration'. More on «"Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America’s House in Order"»
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23 Apr 2013
Europe Between Crisis and Renewal
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, three experts discuss the overall status of European unification, to include the possibility of EU fragmentation; the growth of populism and what effects it might have on EU forei... More on «Europe Between Crisis and Renewal» -
23 Apr 2013
Leaving Afghanistan: A Political and Security Vacuum in the Making?
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, three experts focus on the direction Afghanistan and its neighbors might take after the departure of ISAF and US forces in 2014. More on «Leaving Afghanistan: A Political and Security Vacuum in the Making?» -
22 Apr 2013
US, China and the Asia-Pacific Century
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four experts consider two interrelated trends -- the growing importance of Asia in world affairs and the United States' increased level of engagement with the region. More on «US, China and the Asia-Pacific Century» -
17 Apr 2013
A Conversation with Michele Flournoy: US Defense Policy and Strategy
In this audio presentation, Michéle Flournoy, who is a senior adviser at the Boston Consulting Group and a former US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, discusses current US defense policy and strategy and the broader international security ... More on «A Conversation with Michele Flournoy: US Defense Policy and Strategy»
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5 Mar 2013
The Meaning of Power in the 21st Century
In this audio presentation, Moisés Naím and Fareed Zakaria discuss the ongoing transformation of power and how it is actually becoming less secure. More on «The Meaning of Power in the 21st Century»
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8 Feb 2013
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Arab Uprisings: Trends and Prospects
In this audio presentation, Bernard Haykel, who is Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, discusses how the Persian Gulf governments have reacted to the Arab Spring, both domestically-externally and collectively-individually. More on «Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Arab Uprisings: Trends and Prospects» -
4 Feb 2013
Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth
In this audio presentation, environmentalist James Gustave Speth argues that current societies such as the United States overemphasize economic growth, profits and power to the detriment of people and the environment. More on «Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth»
