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BookTV: A Discussion on U.S. Foreign Policy in Pakistan and Afghanistan
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Video duration: 606 seconds
Ahmed Rashid, author of "Pakistan on the Brink," looks at Pakistan in light of the escalation of war in Afghanistan by the United States and discusses the problems that Pakistan should expect to face after the U.S. withdraws. During this event hosted by Columbia University, Mr. Rashid is in discussion with author and New America Foundation president, Steve Coll.
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BookTV: After Words- Jay Nordlinger, "Peace, They Say"
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Mr. Nordlinger presents the history of one of the world's best known and most prestigious awards, the Nobel Peace Prize. In it, he shines a spotlight on Alfred Nobel, the prize's founder, and discusses many noteworthy activists and leaders who were overlooked for the prize. He talks with the Wall Street Journal's International Editor Matt Murphy.
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BookTV: Eric Liu, "The Gardens of Democracy"
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Eric Liu, former policy advisor and speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, examines the current debates over what constitutes United States citizenship and ways to reimagine the process. Eric Liu speaks at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
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BookTV: Josh Meyers, "The Hunt for KSM"
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Josh Meyer, former chief terrorism reporter for the Los Angeles Times, talks about the decade long search for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks. Peter Bergen, director of the National Security Studies Program at the New America Foundation, where this event was held, acts as moderator.
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BookTV: Kip Hawley, "Permanent Emergency"
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Video duration: 407 seconds
Kip Hawley, former administrator of the Transportation Security Agency, presents his thoughts on how to re-imagine the United States' security efforts. Mr. Hawley argues for a shift from the current restrictions on numerous items for air travel to a focus on larger destructive devices and observance of passenger behavior. Kip Hawley speaks at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
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