Podcast appearances and mentions of James R Schlesinger

Retired in 2018 from a career in the U.S. Department of State and the Defense Department, where he was primarily responsible for nuclear weapons policy and nonproliferation issues. During his career, he negotiated nuclear arms control agreements with Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine, he participated in several inspections of Russian nuclear weapon facilities, and was the State Department's representative to the ABM Treaty commission when the U.S. withdrew from that treaty. Dr. Kartchner led the team that drafted the 2004 joint Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense statement on the need for strategic nuclear modernization. He was the State Department representative to the 2009 congressionally charted Strategic Posture Review Commission, chaired by former Secretaries of Defense William J. Perry and James R. Schlesinger. As senior foreign policy advisor at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, he organized and participated in nuclear dialogues with numerous countries. He is the co-editor and contributor to several books on U.S. national security. His co-edited 2014 book, On Limited Nuclear War in the 21st Century is widely read today in the strategic nuclear community, and has been translated into Korean for use in the South Korean senior officer's education program. His MA and PhD in international relations are from the University of Southern California, and his BA is from Brigham Young University.

Outro dia, alguém me perguntou como faço para lidar com os comentários discordantes em redes sociais. E eu disse prontamente: desde que eu perceba que a discordância da pessoa foi educada e ela sinceramente está exprimindo um ponto de vista, trato com educação e genuinamente interessado em compreender seu ponto. Alguém que me escreve discordando educadamente, está interessada em que eu produza o meu melhor. Então precisa ser bem recebida. O que não aceito é a falha de caráter. É alguém começar um raciocínio baseado numa premissa falsa, na desonestidade intelectual, numa notícia evidentemente manipulada, e a partir daí desfilar argumentos. Eu paro a leitura imediatamente, não perco meu tempo com a desonestidade intelectual. Sabe por quê? Porque mesmo num debate entre pontos de vista diferentes, tem de haver uma ética. Que parta do princípio de que os dois lados estão sendo honestos aos fatos. Tudo bem interpretar os fatos de forma diferente, é assim mesmo que funciona, mas eu disse in-ter-pre-tar. A pessoa tem contato com o fato e tira dele suas conclusões. E aí parte para o debate sobre suas conclusões. Mas o fato não muda. James R. Schlesinger, que foi Secretário de Defesa dos Estados Unidos nas gestões Nixon e Ford, disse uma frase sensacional: “Todos têm direito à suas próprias opiniões, mas não a seus próprios fatos.” Por isso, na tal ética do debate, é fundamental exercer a humildade do “essa é a minha opinião”, “foi isso que eu concluí”, “é isso que eu acho”. Entendeu? Assumir a responsabilidade por sua opinião, e não pelo fato. Vou continuar a reflexão neste vídeo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW3OyKdBBa4 Gostou? De onde veio este, tem muito, mas muito mais. Torne-se um assinante do Café Brasil e nos ajude a continuar produzindo conteúdo gratuito que auxilia milhares de pessoas a refinar seu processo de julgamento e tomada de decisão. Acesse http://mundocafebrasil.com

Outro dia, alguém me perguntou como faço para lidar com os comentários discordantes em redes sociais. E eu disse prontamente: desde que eu perceba que a discordância da pessoa foi educada e ela sinceramente está exprimindo um ponto de vista, trato com educação e genuinamente interessado em compreender seu ponto. Alguém que me escreve discordando educadamente, está interessada em que eu produza o meu melhor. Então precisa ser bem recebida. O que não aceito é a falha de caráter. É alguém começar um raciocínio baseado numa premissa falsa, na desonestidade intelectual, numa notícia evidentemente manipulada, e a partir daí desfilar argumentos. Eu paro a leitura imediatamente, não perco meu tempo com a desonestidade intelectual. Sabe por quê? Porque mesmo num debate entre pontos de vista diferentes, tem de haver uma ética. Que parta do princípio de que os dois lados estão sendo honestos aos fatos. Tudo bem interpretar os fatos de forma diferente, é assim mesmo que funciona, mas eu disse in-ter-pre-tar. A pessoa tem contato com o fato e tira dele suas conclusões. E aí parte para o debate sobre suas conclusões. Mas o fato não muda. James R. Schlesinger, que foi Secretário de Defesa dos Estados Unidos nas gestões Nixon e Ford, disse uma frase sensacional: “Todos têm direito à suas próprias opiniões, mas não a seus próprios fatos.” Por isso, na tal ética do debate, é fundamental exercer a humildade do “essa é a minha opinião”, “foi isso que eu concluí”, “é isso que eu acho”. Entendeu? Assumir a responsabilidade por sua opinião, e não pelo fato. Vou continuar a reflexão neste vídeo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW3OyKdBBa4 Gostou? De onde veio este, tem muito, mas muito mais. Torne-se um assinante do Café Brasil e nos ajude a continuar produzindo conteúdo gratuito que auxilia milhares de pessoas a refinar seu processo de julgamento e tomada de decisão. Acesse http://mundocafebrasil.com

The US decision to shift its focus from the EastMed gas pipeline to regional electricity interconnectors is an opportunity for Greece. That's what energy expert Nikos Tsafos argued in his latest op-ed in Kathimerini - “Beyond the EastMed Pipeline”. Nikos Tsafos joins The Greek Current to talk about this piece, in which he explores the impact the proposed pipeline has had on the region despite questions over its feasibility, looks at this shift in US policy, and explains how this presents a unique opportunity for Greece to reframe the dialogue around energy and climate change in the region. Nikos Tsafos is the James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Read Nikos Tsafos's latest op-ed in Kathimerini: Beyond the EastMed pipelineYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Any east Med gas project must include Turkey, says ErdoganGreece to step up Parthenon marbles pressure amid signs tide is turningGreece to ban development in mountain areas to protect habitats

Long before documentary series were the trend, filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus created THE ENERGY WAR: FILIBUSTER a ground-breaking episodic look at Washington, D.C in 1977-78. Part Two of the series, FILIBUSTER is a real-life political drama, taking audiences behind-the-scenes during the fierce legislative battle and historic double filibuster over President Carter's natural gas bill. Referred to as a “holy war,” the issue had evaded solutions for more than thirty years and six presidents. THE ENERGY WAR features combatants on all sides of the political aisle, from oil lobbyists to Senator Edward Kennedy to Secretary of Energy James R. Schlesinger. First aired on PBS in 1979, the series has scarcely been seen since. The documentary continues to resonate today as politicians struggle to fix our current energy crisis. Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, and Pat Powell capture all of the drama and brinksmanship of a political era where senators did something nearly unimaginable today, they crossed party lines to negotiate an important and historically significant piece of legislation, the deregulation of the natural gas industry. Co-director Chris Hegedus joins us for a conversation on the why and how she and her collaborators were able to chronicle a ground floor, fly-on-the-wall view of political history. For news and updates go to: phfilms.com/films/the-energy-war Watch thru 11/28 at: docnyc.net/film/the-energy-war-filibuster

Join NGI's Mexico & Latin America Editor Christopher Lenton as he sits down with Nikos Tsafos, the James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as they discuss the globalization of natural gas. Listen to this podcast, and gain perspective on soaring natural gas prices, the energy crunch in Europe, where natural gas markets are heading this Northern Hemisphere winter, the geopolitical implications of LNG growth and how Mexico's natural gas market - now one of the biggest in the world - must prepare for the volatility ahead.

On June 10, USIP hosted a conversation with several of the book's leading authors and other experts on the project's findings and its implications for the practice of peace and conflict diplomacy. Panelists debated how to adapt our diplomatic strategies to shape a more effective, agile and inclusive system of international cooperation, as well as considered how to make room for diverse voices — including regional organizations and civil society — while maintaining a sense of unity and common purpose. Speakers Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Dr. Chester Crocker, introductory remarks James R. Schlesinger Professor of Strategic Studies, Georgetown University Ambassador George Moose, moderator Vice Chair, Board of Directors, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassador Barbara Bodine Director, Institute for the Study of Diplomacy; Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy, Georgetown University Ambassador Jean-Marie Guéhenno Distinguished Fellow, Foreign Policy, Brookings Institution Dr. Fen Hampson Chancellor's Professor, Carleton University; President, World Refugee and Migration Council Dr. See Seng Tan Professor of International Relations, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Dr. Solomon Dersso Founding Director, Amani Africa; Chairperson, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Pamela Aall, closing remarks Senior Advisor, Conflict Prevention and Management, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peace-and-conflict-diplomacy-turbulent-world

From the Treasury Department to Citi, from W.H. to Mastercard, Amb. Michael Froman has truly had such a diverse range of work experiences across the public and private sectors. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Amb. Froman and focus more on his career after W.H. Amb. Froman served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the U.S. trade representative from June 2013 to January 2017. He is a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; vice chairman and president, strategic growth, at Mastercard; and James R. Schlesinger distinguished professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. He worked to open foreign markets for U.S. goods and services, enforce America’s rights in the global trading system, and foster development through trade. We also made a short video of the interview that highlights some of the most fascinating ideas Amb. Froman talked about, so make sure to check it out in addition to our full audio episode! Please visit youtu.be/ykeVmYrW6DA. For more information, please visit policypunchline.com

Mar. 1 was the deadline for U.S.-China trade negotiations, making it so timely for us to discuss trade issues and policies. It's an honor for Policy Punchline to present our interview with Amb. Michael Froman, who will explain how trade negotiations happen, the advantages of multi-lateral trade deals, prospects of U.S.-China relations, Pres. Trump's underlying philosophy for trade... Amb. Froman served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the U.S. trade representative from June 2013 to January 2017. He is a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; vice chairman and president, strategic growth, at Mastercard; and James R. Schlesinger distinguished professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. He worked to open foreign markets for U.S. goods and services, enforce America’s rights in the global trading system, and foster development through trade. We also made a short video of the interview that highlights some of the most fascinating ideas Amb. Froman talked about, so make sure to check it out in addition to our full audio episode! Please visit https://youtu.be/ykeVmYrW6DA. For more information, please visit policypunchline.com

Panel on oil markets in transition with: Scott Sheffield - Executive Chairman of the Board, Pioneer Natural Resources; Adam Sieminski, James R. Schlesinger Chair for Energy & Geopolitics, CSIS; former U.S. Energy Information Administration Administrator; Dr. Dan Yergin, Vice Chairman, IHS Markit; Antoine Halff, Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy; and Amb. Carlos Pascual, former Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy.