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  • Video: U.S. Efforts in the Middle East Expert commentary by Paula Newberg
    Paula Newberg, director of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, discusses U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and the role Pakistan plays.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Renewable Energy in China Expert commentary by Joanna Lewis
    Joanna Lewis, an assistant professor of science, technology and international affairs, discusses renewable energy and policy development in China.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: U.S. Efforts in the Middle East Expert commentary by Montgomery Meigs
    General Montgomery Meigs, professor of strategy and military ops, discusses U.S. military efforts and strategy in the Middle East.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Slow Economic Recovery for U.S. Job Market Expert commentary by Harry Holzer
    Public policy professor Harry Holzer discusses the recession, economic recovery and current job market.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Traumatic Brain Injury Expert Commentary by Howard Federoff
    Neuroscientist Howard J. Federoff, MD, discusses traumatic brain injury.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Pharmacogenetics and Individualized Drug Therapy Expert commentary by John Deeken
    Medical oncologist and cancer researcher John Deeken, MD, discusses his research to develop individualized cancer drug therapy according to genetic variation among patients.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Coping with the Mental Toll of War Expert commentary by Nancy Sherman
    Nancy Sherman, university professor of philosophy, discusses the emotional toll that soldiers face while fighting the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: The Impact of Vatican II on Today’s Church Expert commentary by Rev. John O’Malley, S.J.
    Rev. John O’Malley, S.J., university professor of theology, discusses the legacy of the Second Vatican Council on the modern Catholic Church.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Financing the Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic Expert commentary by William McGreevey
    William McGreevey, Ph.D., associate professor of international health at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, discusses the costs associated with the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall Expert commentary by Jeffrey Anderson
    Jeffrey Anderson, director of the BMW Center for German and European Studies, discusses the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years later.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Health Care Reform 2009  Expert commentary by Laura Anderko
    Laura Anderko, the Robert and Kathleen Scanlon Chair in Values Based Health Care, discusses health care reform and preventive health.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Labor Issues and the Working Poor  Expert commentary by Joseph McCartin
    Joseph McCartin, associate professor of history, discusses the history of the labor movement in the U.S. and the challenges facing workers today.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: US-China Relations  Expert commentary by James Reardon Anderson
    Associate Dean of Georgetown’s Foreign Service School, James Reardon Anderson discusses the current state of relations between the U.S. and China.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Internet Studies  Expert commentary by Michael Nelson
    Michael Nelson, visiting professor of Communication, Culture, and Technology, comments on the use and impact of social media
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Catholic Higher Education  Expert commentary by John Haughey, S.J.
    John Haughey, S.J., a senior fellow at Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University, discusses his most recent work, Where is Knowing Going?
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: The Berlin Wall  Expert commentary by Peter Pfeiffer
    Peter Pfeiffer, a German professor and director of the European Studies Certificate Program, addresses questions about the history and impact of the Berlin Wall.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Japan’s Elections  Expert commentary by Mike Green
    Associate Professor in the School of Foreign Service, Michael Green, discusses the nature and significance of Japan’s most recent elections.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Democracy and Government  Expert commentary by Barak Hoffman
    Hoffman, visiting assistant professor of government, discusses emerging democracies across the globe.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Conflict in Afghanistan   Expert commentary by Paul Pillar
    Paul Pillar, Director of Graduate Studies at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Economic Recovery  Expert commentary by Phil Swagel
    Phil Swagel, visiting professor and director of the center for financial institutions, policy and governance, discusses the future of the U.S. economy.
    (Sep. 28, 2009)
  • Video: Doctors Speak Out: Stress, Obesity, Hypertension Stress Less, Live Well
    Leading Georgetown University Medical Center physicians explore links between stress, obesity and hypertension as well as strategies to help fight these chronic conditions which have reached epidemic proportions in Americans.
    (Sep. 21, 2009)
  • Video: Emergency Preparedness and Planning Expert commentary by Michael Stoto
    Michael Stoto, professor of health systems administration and population health, discusses H1N1 and lessons learned for emergency preparedness.
    (Sep. 21, 2009)
  • Video: Dr. Mary Young  on H1N1 influenza
    Dr. Mary Young talks about the H1N1 epidemic
    (Sep. 16, 2009)
  • Video: U.S. - Mexico Border Relations Expert Commentary by Katherine Benton-Cohen
    Katherine Benton-Cohen, assistant professor of history, discusses her latest book “Borderline Americans: Racial Division and Labor War in the Arizona Borderlands.”
    (Mar. 31, 2009)
  • Video: Health Care Reform Expert Commentary by Jean Mitchell
    Jean Mitchell, professor of public policy, discusses the challenges of health care reform.
    (Mar. 31, 2009)
  • Video: U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy Expert Commentary by Tom Farr
    The Berkely Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs’ Tom Farr discusses the future of U.S. international religious freedom policy under the Obama presidency.
    (Mar. 31, 2009)
  • Video: International Development—Sudan and Darfur Expert commentary by Andrew Natsios
    Andrew Natsios, distinguished professor in the School of Foreign Service, discusses development in Darfur and his recommendations to policymakers regarding the situation in Sudan.
    (Mar. 31, 2009)
  • Video: Financial Crisis  Expert commentary by Brad Jensen
    McDonough School of Business professor Brad Jensen discusses the financial crisis on a global level.
    (Mar. 31, 2009)
  • Video: International Migration  Expert commentary by Susan Martin
    School of Foreign Service professor Susan Martin discusses major immigration issues, particularly how the economic crisis is affecting refugees and displaced persons around the globe.
    (Mar. 31, 2009)
  • Video: Importance of Clinical Research on Pregnant Women Expert commentary by Maggie Little
    Kennedy Institute of Ethics Professor Maggie Little discusses medical ethics and U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy
    (Mar. 31, 2009)
  • Video: U.S.- Russia Relations Expert Commentary by Angela Stent
    Angela Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, comments on the importance of repairing the US-Russian relationship, which has reached its lowest level since the end of the Cold War.
    (Mar. 30, 2009)
  • Video: 2008 U.S. Elections Expert commentary by Clyde Wilcox
    Government professor Clyde Wilcox discusses the 2008 election cycle's significance and trends.
    (Oct. 23, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 U.S. Elections Expert commentary by Michele Swers
    Government professor Michele Swers discusses the 2008 election cycle's significance and trends.
    (Oct. 23, 2008)
  • Video: Terrorism Expert commentary by Fathali Moghaddam
    Psychology professor Fathali Moghaddam discusses terrorism and global conflict resolution.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Antiquity and the Roman Empire Expert commentary by James J. O'Donnell
    Provost and classics professor James J. O'Donnell discusses the ruin of the Roman Empire, the topic of his latest book.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 Financial Crisis Expert commentary by Reena Aggarwal
    Finance professor Reena Aggarwal discusses the causes and consequences of the recent financial crisis on Wall Street.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 Financial Crisis Expert commentary by Sandeep Dahiya
    Finance professor Sandeep Dahiya discusses the causes and consequences of the recent financial crisis on Wall Street.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 Financial Crisis Expert commentary by James Angel
    Finance professor James Angel discusses the causes and consequences of the recent financial crisis on Wall Street.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Russia-Georgia Conflict Expert commentary by Charles King
    School of Foreign Service professor Charles King discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Russia-Georgia conflict.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Russia-Georgia Conflict Expert commentary by Cory Welt
    School of Foreign Service professor Cory Welt discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Russia-Georgia conflict.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Zimbabwe's Political Economy Expert commentary by Scott Taylor
    School of Foreign Service professor Scott Taylor discusses Zimbabwe's struggling economy and government structure, and Georgetown's new Africa Interest Network (GAIN).
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: U.S. - North Korea Relations Expert commentary by Victor Cha
    School of Foreign Service professor Victor Cha discusses North Korea and his new book.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: U.S. - Asia Relations Expert commentary by Robert Sutter
    School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter discusses U.S.-Asia relations, the topic of his new book.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Islam and the Catholic Church Expert commentary by Daniel Madigan, S.J.
    Associate Professor of Theology and Senior Fellow of The Al-Waleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding Daniel Madigan, S.J. discusses the current state of the dialogue between Islam and the Roman Catholic Church.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Islam and the West Expert commentary by John Esposito
    University Professor and Founding Director of the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding John Esposito discusses the current state of relations between Islam, Europe and the United States.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Women and Leadership Expert commentary by Catherine Tinsley
    Director of the Georgetown Women's Leadership Initiative and Associate Professor at the McDonough School of Business Catherine Tinsley discusses the perceptions of fairness and mobility for women in leadership positions.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Alzheimer's Disease Research Expert commentary by R. Scott Turner, MD
    Neurology professor R. Scott Turner discusses current trends and challenges in Alzheimer's research.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Expert commentary by Lucile Adams-Campbell, PhD
    Epidemiologist Lucile Adams-Campbell discusses the importance of research in minority health and health disparities.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Traumatic Brain Injury Expert commentary by Alan Faden, MD
    Neuroscientist Alan Faden discusses new findings that may improve therapy for traumatic brain injury.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Sex Differences Research Expert commentary by Kathryn Sandberg, PhD
    Kathryn Sandberg, who directs GUMC's Center for the Study of Sex Differences, explains the importance of research in sex differences.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Choices for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Expert commentary by Claudine Isaacs, MD
    Oncologist Claudine Isaacs explains current therapies and options open to all women, including those at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: When Will We Find a Cure for Cancer? Expert commentary by John L. Marshall, MD
    Oncologist John L. Marshall discusses the newest preventive and therapeutic strategies aimed at cancer.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 U.S. Elections Expert commentary by Michael Bailey
    Government and public policy professor Michael Bailey discusses the 2008 election cycle's significance and trends.
    (Oct. 13, 2008)
  • Video: Education Policy Expert commentary by William Gormley
    Public policy professor William Gormley a variety of research projects relating to children and public policy.
    (Jul. 15, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Expert Commentary by Victor Cha
    School of Foreign Service professor Victor Cha discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing.
    (May. 08, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Expert Commentary by Robert Sutter
    School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing.
    (May. 08, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Expert commentary by Pietra Rivoli
    Business professor Pietra Rivoli discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing.
    (May. 08, 2008)
  • Video: Conflict in the Middle East Expert commentary by Daniel Byman
    Security studies professor Daniel Byman discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.
    (May. 08, 2008)
  • Video: Conflict in the Middle East Expert commentary by Samer Shehata
    School of Foreign Service professor Samer Shehata discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.
    (May. 08, 2008)
  • Video: Conflict in the Middle East Expert commentary by Robert Lieber
    Government professor Robert Lieber discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.
    (May. 08, 2008)
  • Video: Environment Expert commentary by John McNeill
    History professor John McNeill discusses a variety of environmental issues.
    (May. 01, 2008)
  • Video: Environment Expert commentary by Thomas Brewer
    Business professor Thomas Brewer discusses a variety of environmental issues.
    (May. 01, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 U.S. Elections Expert commentary by Stephen Wayne
    Government professor Stephen Wayne discusses the 2008 election cycle's significance and trends.
    (May. 01, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 U.S. Elections Expert commentary by Harry Holzer
    Labor economist and public policy professor Harry Holzer discusses the 2008 election cycle's significance and trends.
    (May. 01, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 U.S. Elections Expert commentary by Diana Owen
    Director of American studies and associate professor of political science Diana Owen discusses the 2008 election cycle's significance and trends.
    (May. 01, 2008)
  • Video: 2008 U.S. Elections Expert commentary by Jacques Berlinerblau
    Jewish civilization professor Jacques Berlinerblau discusses the 2008 election cycle's significance and trends.
    (May. 01, 2008)
  • Video: Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to America Expert commentary by Chester Gillis
    Theology professor Chester Gillis discusses the implications of the Pope's visit, the Catholic Church in America, and the future of interfaith relations.
    (Apr. 12, 2008)
  • Video: Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to America Expert commentary by John Langan
    Joseph Cardinal Bernadin Chair of Catholic Social Thought John Langan discusses the implications of the Pope's visit, the Catholic Church in America, and the future of interfaith relations.
    (Apr. 12, 2008)
  • Video: Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to America Expert commentary by Thomas Reese
    Senior research fellow Thomas Reese discusses the implications of the Pope's visit, the Catholic Church in America, and the future of interfaith relations.
    (Apr. 12, 2008)
  • Video: Perspective: Good Environment Means Good Economy Timothy Beach, Professor of Geography and Geoscience
    Professor Timothy Beach comments on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's keynote address at the Newsweek Global Environment Leadership Conference.
    (Apr. 08, 2008)

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