Video | All - 2012
Headline and Cultural Forums
Tue, 09/11/2012
Obama & Iran-Between War, Sanctions and Diplomacy
Only twelve minutes into his presidency, Barack Obama reached out to the Muslim world and Iran, offering America’s hand of friendship if Iran would in turn unclench its fist. Yet three years later, we are closer to war than we were in the last years of the Bush administration. How did we get here? Watch Video ››
International Speaker Series
Fri, 04/13/2012
Amartya Sen: Economics, Ethics and Justice
Nobel-Prize winning economist Amartya Sen presents a talk on "Economics, Ethics & Justice" as part of the World Affairs Council of Oregon's 2012 International Speaker Series, March 11, 2012 in Portland. Watch Video ››
International Speaker Series
Fri, 04/13/2012
David Brooks: Inside the American Mind
NY Times Columnist and NPR commentator David Brooks presents a talk, "Inside the American Mind," as part of the 2012 International Speaker Series, March 27, 2012 in Portland. Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 03/02/2012
Exit from Afghanistan & Iraq
Ten years after September 11, 2001, the U.S. is winding down its military commitment in Iraq and slowly pulling out of Afghanistan. What exit strategy will help build stable democratic nations? How can the U.S. continue to achieve its counterterrorism goals? What is the role of the U.S. in the future of the Middle East? Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/24/2012
Middle East Realignment
The popular revolts and upheaval of the Arab Spring have radically changed the face of the Middle East. What lies ahead for the region’s transition to democracy? What are the prospects for the governments that have held out in this new order? How will the U.S. recalibrate its relations with the new regimes? Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/17/2012
Indonesia: Roger K. Paget
Having emerged from authoritarianism in the last 15 years, Indonesia has made remarkable strides politically, economically and socially, but is still facing considerable challenges. How can Indonesia continue its path of growth, reform and prosperity? What is Indonesia’s role in the global community? Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/10/2012
Cybersecurity: David Grawrock
The securitization of cyberspace has caused a sea change for both governments and the private sector, faced with new threats, new battlegrounds and new opportunities. What brave new challenges do we face along the cyber frontier? Watch Video ››
Great Decisions
Fri, 02/03/2012
Energy Geopolitics: Daniel Lerch
The energy markets have been shaken by the instability of Middle East oil and the vulnerability of nuclear power. Against the backdrop of European crisis and and high U.S. unemployment, what does this changing energy landscape mean for national and global economies in 2012? Watch Video ››