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Turkey announced it would reopen its embassy in Damascus after closing it 12 years ago as Bashar al-Assad began the murderous campaign against his own people. Turkey and Syria's other neighbors could play a critical role in rebuilding the country. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ambassador James Jeffrey. He served during the Trump administration as a special representative for Syria engagement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Turkey announced it would reopen its embassy in Damascus after closing it 12 years ago as Bashar al-Assad began the murderous campaign against his own people. Turkey and Syria's other neighbors could play a critical role in rebuilding the country. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ambassador James Jeffrey. He served during the Trump administration as a special representative for Syria engagement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Join host Paul Johnson and distinguished guest Ambassador James Jeffrey, as they delve into critical discussions on the U.S. strategic position in the Middle East and Israel's response to recent attacks. Ambassador Jeffrey, with decades of experience in American diplomacy, shares his insights on key geopolitical issues affecting the region and the world. Topics Discussed in This Video: - The U.S. Strategic Position in the Middle East & Israel's Response to Attacks: Ambassador James Jeffrey discusses the United States' strategic interests in the Middle East, focusing on the importance of maintaining regional stability and the implications of Israel's responses to attacks, including recent conflicts involving Iran and Hamas. - The Attack on the American World Order & Talks of a New Cold War: Explore the notion of a new Cold War as Ambassador Jeffrey examines the challenges posed by countries like Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Understand how these nations are attempting to disrupt the American-led global order established post-World War II. - Foreign Diplomacy vs American Politics: Paul Johnson and Ambassador Jeffrey analyze the influence of domestic politics on foreign policy decisions. They discuss the impacts of political movements within the United States on its diplomatic strategies and international relationships. - Post-War Governance of Israel and Gaza - Achieving Security & Peace in Israel: Ambassador Jeffrey outlines the potential paths to peace and security for Israel. He offers insights into the complexities of Gaza's governance post-conflict and the critical steps necessary for dismantling Hamas, establishing stable governance, and rebuilding the region.
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First – a conversation with Ambassador James Jeffrey - former Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and Wilson Center Middle East Program Chair. We discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict – and geopolitical fallout. Then - Aaron Mehta (meh-ta) - Editor in Chief of Breaking Defense - discusses the military support the U-S is providing Israel in these early days of the conflict – and what more COULD be needed. Plus – PBS Frontline director and correspondent James Jacoby discusses his latest documentary "Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, former Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS on the latest in Ukraine, China and what world leaders will discuss at the G-7 summit Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for their insight on the G-7, Ukraine and China Plus, Joe and co-host Kailey Leinz speak with: Ambassador Marc Ginsberg, former Ambassador to Morocco, Founder and President of the Coalition for a Safer Web on Montana's TikTok ban Keith Noreika, Executive VP and Chairman of Banking Supervision and Regulation Group at Patomak Global Partners on the recent banking hearings and bank regulations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bloomberg Government reporter Jack Fitzpatrick delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. He speaks with Ambassador James Jeffrey about the news of Presidents Xi and Putin attending the G20 in November. Plus, Jane Campbell, President and CEO of the US Capitol Historical Society, discusses the future status of the Capitol StonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: Republican Congressman Brian Steil of Wisconsin, former Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Wilson Center Middle East Program, George Seay, Chairman of Annandale Capital and The Clements Center for National Security, Michael Correia, director of government relations for the National Cannabis Industry Association, and Bloomberg politics contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
In this special event episode, we drop in on a discussion with the Ambassadors from the Abraham Accords signatory countries for their perspective, one year later. Hosted by Ambassador James Jeffrey, the event also includes a message from Ambassador Gilad Erdan, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. and United Nations.
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman talks with Ambassador James Jeffrey, who recently finished serving as the Secretary of State's special representative for Syria engagement and as the special envoy to defeat ISIS. Ambassador Jeffrey talked about Turkey's Middle East policy, how to think about Turkey's versus Erdogan's views, and if Turkey has any allies in the Middle East. Then, Jon, Natasha Hall, and McKinley Knoop discussed the durability of Turkey's presence in the Middle East. James Jeffrey, Merissa Khurma, Haleh Esfandiari, and Robin Wright, “On the Horizon 2021 | Middle East,” The Wilson Center, January 13, 2021. Jared Szuba, “Outgoing Syria envoy reflects on Turkey, the Kurds and what everyone got wrong,” Al-Monitor, December 9, 2020. Meliha Benli Altunışık, “The New Turn in Turkey’s Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Regional and Domestic Insecurities,” Foundation for European Progressive Studies, July 17, 2020. Episode Transcript, "Erdogan's Middle East Policy," CSIS, February 23, 2021.
This week on the program: • How does the conflict in Syria end? Ambassador James Jeffrey, the U.S. State Department's Special Representative for Syria Engagement, sat down (at the 1:56 mark) with CNN’s Elise Labott for our 2018 Defense One Summit this Thursday in Washington. We’ll bring you that discussion with the often blunt ambassador. • Then (33:39) we’ll turn to a discussion about conflict, competition and the future of security in Asia. NBC’s Dan DeLuce sat down with Sue Mi Terry of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Georgetown University's Evan Medeiros.
On this special year-end edition of Press Conference USA, host Carol Castiel brings you excerpts from conversations with some of her most distinguished guests in 2017, including Republican and Democratic members of Congress Charlie Dent and Thomas Suozzi, Ambassador James Jeffrey and the President of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass.
Ambassador James Jeffrey, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, now senior fellow at Washington Institute for Near East Policy, talks with host Carol Castiel about a range of policy challenges in the Middle East from President Donald Trump's controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel to the rise of Iran in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
A veteran American diplomatic and strategic advisor to presidents of both parties, Ambassador James Jeffrey discusses the vital U.S. interest in the Middle East and how the Trump administration can protect and advance them. Near East PolicyCast: Conversations on Middle East issues from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
When the forty-fifth president of the United States gets down to work on January 21, 2017, the new commander in chief will face life-or-death decisions that will shape America’s role in the Middle East for years to come. In this podcast series, Washington Institute scholars explore those historic challenges. As former high-level officials in Democratic and Republican administrations, our experts know the issues, the stakes, the leaders and the players on the ground. Ambassador James Jeffrey is Solondz Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and former United States ambassador to Iraq and Turkey. His most recent publication, coauthored with Michael Eisenstadt, is "U.S. Military Engagement in the Broader Middle East," a comprehensive study of American involvement in the region since World War II.