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George Washington University Discussion on Fighting Corruption in Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan
Updated Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 1:35am (ET)
George Washington University Discussion on Fighting Corruption in Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan
Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General of the Iraq Reconstruction Management Office and Army Consultant Stephen Biddle talked about corruption in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bowen, who served as the CPA-IG since January 20, 2004, continues as the special inspector general for Iraq Reconstruction. Steve Biddle was an adviser to General Petraeus in Iraq and continues to serve in that capacity in Afghanistan. “Fighting Corruption in the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan” was a Security Policy Forum of the Elliott School of International Affairs. More »

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George Washington University Discussion on Fighting Corruption in Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan
Tuesday, November 2, 2010     Washington, DC

Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General of the Iraq Reconstruction Management Office and Army Consultant Stephen Biddle talked about corruption in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bowen, who served as the CPA-IG since January 20, 2004, continues as the special inspector general for Iraq Reconstruction. Steve Biddle was an adviser to General Petraeus in Iraq and continues to serve in that capacity in Afghanistan. “Fighting Corruption in the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan” was a Security Policy Forum of the Elliott School of International Affairs.
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United Nations Development Program Discussion on Iraq’s Development Challenges
Tuesday, November 2, 2010     Washington, DC

Deputy special representative of the UN Secretary-General, the State Department Iraq Affairs Director and other panelists talked about the political and economic future of Iraq. They focused on reconstruction and development programs, international cooperation, the pace of infrastructure development, and potential roadblocks to progress.
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Panel on Iraqi Decision Making Under Saddam Hussein
Monday, September 20, 2010     Washington, DC

Washington Institute held a discussion about the leadership abilities and style of Saddam Hussein. They spoke about documents and audio files captured after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 which have provided scholars with a better view inside the Iraqi regime under Saddam’s leadership.
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Iraq Change of Command Ceremony with Vice Pres. Joe Biden
Wednesday, September 1, 2010     Washington, DC

Vice President Joe Biden participated in a change of command ceremony as part of the last phase in the U.S. military handover to the Iraqi military, which is being called “Operation New Dawn." During the ceremony, the vice president said the transfer of authority from Defense to the State Department symbolizes a "different chapter in the relationship with Iraq." General Raymond Odierno has been replaced by Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S.-led combat mission switch to a diplomatic approach.
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Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Wednesday, September 1, 2010     Washington, DC

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, gives his reaction to the U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq and what’s next for the region.
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Noah Feldman, Harvard University, Constitutional Law Professor
Wednesday, September 1, 2010     Washington, DC

Noah Feldman takes a look at what the withdrawal of US Combat Forces means for Iraq, its government and its future. He advised the Iraqi government on its constitution and can discuss why forming a government has run into so many problems and how long the US must maintain a presence in the region.
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Presidential Address On U.S. Combat Troop Withdrawal From Iraq
Tuesday, August 31, 2010     Fort Bliss

In his speech from the Oval Office, President Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq. He spoke about the significance of the transition, challenges that would remain for Iraqi and U.S. security & the nature of the new U.S. commitments to Iraq. The President also praised the military personnel who had both served and died during the war. His statements were followed by his announcement of the final date for complete troop withdrawal in 2010. Also in the speech, the mention of the toll taken on Iraqi civilians and the role of the continued military and diplomatic missions in the country.
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92nd Annual American Legion National Convention
Tuesday, August 31, 2010     Milwaukee, WI

The American Legion held its annual national convention, which coincides with the formal drawdown of U.S. troops in Iraq. House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) gave an address criticizing the president's policies and thanking the troops for their service in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki gave remarks on the Obama administration's response to national security issues and its future involvement in Iraq. Other speakers included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and members of Congress.
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, Military Reporter
Tuesday, August 24, 2010     Washington, DC

As part of our week-long series examining issues surrounding defense, we discuss the Defense department’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles program with USA Today's Military Reporter, Tom Vanden Brook. The MRAP's design, cost, are more of these vehicles needed in the war in Afghanistan and what solider is the field is saying about the reliance on these vehicles
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Ambassador Christopher Hill Remarks on Iraq
Wednesday, August 18, 2010     Washington, DC

Christopher Hill returned from Iraq recently after a 16-month stint as the U.S. Ambassador to that nation. He discussed the future of Iraq once the U.S. combat mission officially draws to a close at the end of this month. The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted the event.
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George Washington University Discussion on Fighting Corruption in Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Washington, DC

United Nations Development Program Discussion on Iraq’s Development Challenges
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Washington, DC

Panel on Iraqi Decision Making Under Saddam Hussein
Monday, September 20, 2010 Washington, DC

Iraq Change of Command Ceremony with Vice Pres. Joe Biden
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Washington, DC

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Washington, DC

Noah Feldman, Harvard University, Constitutional Law Professor
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Washington, DC

Presidential Address On U.S. Combat Troop Withdrawal From Iraq
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Fort Bliss

92nd Annual American Legion National Convention
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Milwaukee, WI

Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, Military Reporter
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Washington, DC

Ambassador Christopher Hill Remarks on Iraq
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Washington, DC

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