Podcast appearances and mentions of jonathan masters

Important provisions of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) could expire due to partisan divisions, threatening a widely successful initiative; libraries take part in U.S. Banned Books Week in the face of a rising censorship movement; Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election amid concerns that pro-Russia parties will gain power; and Chinese President Xi Jinping and Syrian President ​​Bashar al-Assad announce a partnership.   Mentioned on the Podcast   Michelle Gavin, “PEPFAR at Twenty,” CFR.org   “Let Freedom Read Day,” BannedBooksWeek.org   Jonathan Masters and Will Merrow, “How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine? Here Are Six Charts,” CFR.org   More Perfect, WNYC Studios   The Coldest Cast in Laramie, Serial Productions   The Rewatchables, The Ringer   Peter Wehner, “The Republican Betrayal of PEPFAR,” The Atlantic   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/pepfar-reauthorization-struggle-banned-books-week-slovakia-democracy-test-and-more 

Jonathan Masters developed a lifelong quest to understand the nature of life and the universe. The markers of his inward journey include learning and teaching meditation under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Writing God Has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for a Fractured Age is his way of sharing his inner light and expanding awareness. Is that where journey is perhaps more traditional; husband, father, entrepreneur, inventor, Amateur musician, and professional consultant. https://godhasinfinitefrequency.org

How the International Monetary Fund, the world's economic firefighter, works for global monetary cooperation and prosperity while using its own made-up currency, the SDR.Topics covered include:What was the Bretton Woods monetary system that led to the formation of the IMF and the World BankHow the World Bank and IMF differWhat does the IMF doHow the IMF creates its own money out of thin airWhy does Argentina, the IMF's largest borrower, keep defaulting on its debt obligation including those to the IMFWhy the IMFs negotiating tactics are controversialFor more information on this episode click here.SponsorsAura, the new standard in digital safety PolicygeniusShow NotesCreation of the Bretton Woods System, July 1944—Federal Reserve HistoryThe World BankInternational Monetary FundSterling devalued and the IMF loan—Cabinet Papers, The National ArchiveTotal IMF Credit Outstanding, Movement From November 01, 2022 to November 07, 2022—IMFWhy you can't technically default on the IMF by Izabella Kaminska—Financial TimesImplications of the IMF's SDR Allocation for Australia and the Global Economy by Ben Hollebon and Kate Hickie—Reserve Bank of AustraliaThe IMF cannot solve Argentina's dysfunction—The EconomistIMF Executive Board Completes Second Review of the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility for Argentina—IMFThe IMF: The World's Controversial Financial Firefighter—by Jonathan Masters, Andrew Chatzky, and Anshu Siripurapu—Council on Foreign RelationsRelated Episodes233: Is An Emerging Markets Crisis Imminent?322: Why Currency Exchange Rates Matter?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

►In today's episode on Killbuilt Radio, we are going to be having special guest Jonathan Masters joining us. We are going to be talking about how he became an up and coming professional videographer/photographer and what he is currently up to as a professional in his field. Not only that, but John is going to take us deeper into the mindset on how he got to that position in the first place. Some of the things you may hear include finding your "Why" and the "Why not me" mindset. Enjoy today's episode.   ►Support The Podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/94e2c-podcast-support   ►Contact Us:

Jonathan Masters explores the Universalism of love in his book, God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for Our Fractured Age. Get philosophical in this episode with us as we delve deep into the spirituality of our oneness. Get his book at: www.foundationforinnerpeace.world/ * My sponsor Magic Mind is the world's first productivity drink! Learn more and take 20% off with code ATT at checkout: www.magicmind.co/ATT   * My sponsor Amazon Music offers you 1 month of free downloaded music at www.getamazonmusic.com/att   * Support the podcast as a patron at www.patreon.com/allthingstherapy

Jonathan Masters developed a lifelong quest to understand the nature of life and the universe. The markers of his inward journey include learning and teaching meditation under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Writing God Has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for a Fractured Age is his way of sharing his inner light and expanding awareness. Is that where journey is perhaps more traditional; husband, father, entrepreneur, inventor, Amateur musician, and professional consultant. https://godhasinfinitefrequency.org

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God has Infinite Frequency: Jonathan Masters Blending art and insight, Jonathan Masters is penetrating, amusing, and sometimes provocative, as it takes us on a tour of many of our dearly held beliefs - challenging them, and giving us the precious opportunity to reconsider, feel, and to see things anew. As our worlds break apart, and a new consciousness emerges, here is an invitation to explore, be inspired and reformulate. The experience is multi-dimensional, artistic, and joyful, and one that touches the core of who we are. Its gentle whisper resonates in our hearts, and helps remind us, ground us, and open us to new ways of seeing and experiencing ourselves and the world. We are accompanied on a journey of re-creation, and as we take the journey, we find the destination is more of ourselves. Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

Blending art and insight, Jonathan Masters is penetrating, amusing, and sometimes provocative, as it takes us on a tour of many of our dearly held beliefs - challenging them, and giving us the precious opportunity to reconsider, feel, and to see things anew. As our worlds break apart, and a new consciousness emerges, here is an invitation to explore, be inspired and reformulate. The experience is multi-dimensional, artistic, and joyful, and one that touches the core of who we are. Its gentle whisper resonates in our hearts, and helps remind us, ground us, and open us to new ways of seeing and experiencing ourselves and the world. We are accompanied on a journey of re-creation, and as we take the journey, we find the destination is more of ourselves.

Blending art and insight, Jonathan Masters is penetrating, amusing, and sometimes provocative, as it takes us on a tour of many of our dearly held beliefs - challenging them, and giving us the precious opportunity to reconsider, feel, and to see things anew. As our worlds break apart, and a new consciousness emerges, here is an invitation to explore, be inspired and reformulate. The experience is multi-dimensional, artistic, and joyful, and one that touches the core of who we are. Its gentle whisper resonates in our hearts, and helps remind us, ground us, and open us to new ways of seeing and experiencing ourselves and the world. We are accompanied on a journey of re-creation, and as we take the journey, we find the destination is more of ourselves.

“Open Up to New Ways of Seeing and Experiencing Ourselves and the World,” with Guest, Author and Meditation Teacher, Jonathan Masters; and Musical Guest, Saxophonist, Marcus G. Miller, on The LIFE CHANGES Show Ep 640

It's summer and we want to protect our skin, right? We've all heard about sunscreens, but have you heard about Skin Dysbiosis? We'll check in with health expert Ross Pelton about how to protect your skin Microbiome. Then… We'll talk to Jonathan Masters about his lifelong quest to understand the Universe and the meaning of life. He's the author of “God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for our Fractured Age”. Website(s): www.EssentialFormulas.com www.GodHasInfiniteFrequency.org

It's summer and we want to protect our skin, right? We've all heard about sunscreens, but have you heard about Skin Dysbiosis? We'll check in with health expert Ross Pelton about how to protect your skin Microbiome. Then… We'll talk to Jonathan Masters about his lifelong quest to understand the Universe and the meaning of life. He's the author of “God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for our Fractured Age”. Website(s): www.EssentialFormulas.com www.GodHasInfiniteFrequency.org

Jonathan Masters joins me to talk about how frequencies can reduce stress. His new book is God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for Our Fractured Age. How can you use frequencies to reduce stress? Health experts say the election and pandemic are causing significant stress to adults and children. We must acknowledge that this uncertainty is stressful. In fact, this anxiety is important under the circumstances. Jonathan shares aphorisms to deal with the energies and shift the frequencies to live your self-empowered life. Discover how frequencies to reduce stress can benefit you today. We can change, find a purpose, take this stress and "new normal" as an opportunity to transform our lives. We Talk about The spiritual energy of the previous administration and the pandemicDefining a successful releationshipThe dark areas of boundariesHealthy boundairesThe shadow and the lightHow heart energy can reconcile a fractureOur connection to the world at largeDefining the word God... he/she?Frequencies to reduce stress Jonathan Masters was born in Ohio but grew up in New England. His father was a physicist, and one of his earlier memories was seeing the first ruby red laser ( which filled a room) - shoot a coherent beam of red light ar a piece of paper. For Jonathan, it sparked a life-long quest t understand the nature of life and the universe. The primary markers of his inward journey include learning and teaching meditation under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and studying the principles of the Right Use of Will. www.foundationforinnerpeace.world

“Open Up to New Ways of Seeing and Experiencing Ourselves and the World,” with Guest, Author and Meditation Teacher, Jonathan Masters; and Musical Guest, Saxophonist, Marcus G. Miller, on The LIFE CHANGES Show Ep 640 Guest: JONATHAN MASTERS; and Musical Guest: MARCUS G. MILLER JONATHAN MASTERS Jonathan grew up in Concord, Massachusetts. For Masters, the […]

Allergy season seems longer than ever these days, and upper respiratory health in general has never been more important. We'll talk to Dr. Lon Jones, the primary developer of the nasal use of Xylitol for a “clear” alternative. And yes, that's a play on words you understand if you've been listening to this show. Then… We'll talk to Jonathan Masters about his lifelong quest to understand the Universe and the meaning of life. He's the author of “God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for our Fractured Age”. Website(s): www.Xlear.com / www.GodHasInfiniteFrequency.org

Allergy season seems longer than ever these days, and upper respiratory health in general has never been more important. We talk to Dr. Lon Jones, the primary developer of the nasal use of Xylitol for a “clear” alternative. And yes, that’s a play on words you understand if you’ve been listening to this show and know about Xlear. Dr. Jones is the author of Asthma and Allergy Solution That Works for COVID-19: The Powerful Natural Prescription for Respiratory Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic. We talk to Jonathan Masters about his lifelong quest to understand the Universe and the meaning of life. He’s the author of God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for our Fractured Age.

Allergy season seems longer than ever these days, and upper respiratory health in general has never been more important. We'll talk to Dr. Lon Jones, the primary developer of the nasal use of Xylitol for a “clear” alternative. And yes, that's a play on words you understand if you've been listening to this show. Then… We'll talk to Jonathan Masters about his lifelong quest to understand the Universe and the meaning of life. He's the author of “God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for our Fractured Age”. Website(s): www.Xlear.com / www.GodHasInfiniteFrequency.org

In Good Vibrations Radio® Solarzar shares tips, tools and techniques to help the listeners change the vibrational frequency of their lives. In this magical month of May Solarzar was joined by Jonathan Masters,   Jonathan Masters is a husband, father, entrepreneur, inventor, and amateur musician. He is also a meditation teacher, who studied with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and is now a business consultant specializing in international partnerships and technology development.   In his book, God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for Our Fractured Age,  Jonathan blends art and insight to challenge our beliefs and gives us the opportunity to reconsider, feel, and to see things anew. This book encourages us to change ourselves, which changes the world. Visit https://godhasinfinitefrequency.org/  for more information. Good Vibrations Radio® will be back June 4th, 2021.  To find out about upcoming Good Vibrations Radio® events please visit www.GoodVibrationsRadio.com and sign up for the Good Vibrations Radio® email list. The email addresses are never shared or sold.

God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for Our Fractured Age with Jonathan Masters God has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for Our Fractured Age provides both inspiration and guideposts. In reading the book we experience a resonance in the heart – a feeling of connection, an ah ha! moment. We are soothed and comforted; we find concrete guidance and a new sense of confidence. While the mental and emotional expressions are married to the artwork, we are led towards an unfolding of a new perspective and a renewed connection with ourselves and the Universe. Each aphorism makes little waves. We are asked to allow the waves, without judgement, to gently rock our souls, our thinking and our world view. Jonathan Masters was born in Ohio, but grew up in New England. With his father being a physicist, one of his early memories was seeing the first ruby laser - shoot a coherent beam of red light at a piece of paper. For Jonathan it sparked a life-long quest to understand the nature of life and the universe. Go to godhasinfinitefrequency.org for more information *************************************************** For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: www.BITEradio.me See the photography of Robert Sharpe at rpsharpe.picfair.com

God has Infinite Frequency with Jonathan Masters   Jonathan Masters developed a lifelong quest to understand the nature of life and the universe. The markers of his inward journey include learning and teaching meditation under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Writing God Has Infinite Frequency: Aphorisms for a Fractured Age is his way of sharing his inner light and expanding awareness. Is that where journey is perhaps more traditional; husband, father, entrepreneur, inventor, Amateur musician, and professional consultant.   https://godhasinfinitefrequency.org  

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29 On this Event Friday, were wrapping up Dr. Jonathan Masters teaching from the June 2019 Bible series at the Gap Center for Biblical Studies. The growing list of messages from the Gap Bible Series is available at ReformedResources.org

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29 Happy New Year! On this Event Friday, were enjoying Dr. Jonathan Masters teaching from the June 2019 Bible series at the Gap Center for Biblical Studies. The growing list of messages from the Gap Bible Series is available at ReformedResources.org

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29 Merry Christmas! On this Event Friday, were enjoying Dr. Jonathan Masters teaching from the June 2019 Bible series at the Gap Center for Biblical Studies. The growing list of messages from the Gap Bible Series is available at ReformedResources.org

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29 On this Event Friday, were enjoying Dr. Jonathan Masters teaching from the June 2019 Bible series at the Gap Center for Biblical Studies. The growing list of messages from the Gap Bible Series is available at ReformedResources.org

Reduce Anxiety in 5 Minutes - Beginners Meditation SecretsBy Jonathan Masters Now more than ever it's important to take time out to relax your body and mind. With the current economy, it's not unusual that people would be more anxious and stressed than normal. Sometimes it can feel like you can't afford to waste a minute on something like relaxing.I know that seems like a logical conclusion, but I think the better question is can you afford not to find some peaceful moments in your life right now?If you could find just 20-30 minutes a day to relax with a technique like meditation, you could significantly reduce your anxiety, panic attacks and boost your drive and creativity during your working time.And getting started in meditation isn't as hard as many people believe. All you need to do is sit quietly and let your mind wind down. Too many times I think humans try to move the world by thinking about it. We feel like if we can just think hard enough, maybe we can change things. For right now, just let your normal, everyday thoughts go.Some people choose to sit in silence and try to quiet down their inner mind. You can do this if you feel more comfortable, but I've found it to be too hard for beginners most of the time. Trying to force yourself to think of nothing is like trying not to let gravity get you down.I prefer to imagine a peaceful scene like lying on an empty beach. You can walk yourself through your own peaceful guided meditation. Go anywhere and do anything you want so let your imagination go for awhile.There is a common misconception that something is "supposed to happen" during meditation. People seem to think they're supposed to experience some religious experience. While I suppose that can happen, that's not the point of meditation and trying to make something happen only distracts you and stresses you out even more.Don't expect any certain thing to come to you, just let the meditation go where it wants without limiting your mind. If you can do this daily for even just 5 - 10 minutes you'll notice a huge difference in your anxiety within a month or so. Most people also find that even though it starts out as a chore that takes up too much time, meditation actually becomes a ritual they wouldn't be without.Jonathan Masters is a writer and former panic attack sufferer. In 2008 he partnered with End of Anxiety to share his knowledge and his story about how he cured his anxiety and panic once and for all.Article Source: Reduce Anxiety in 5 Minutes - Beginners Meditation SecretsSupport the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=206617)

What we see in Judges is the people of God failing to drive out the darkness around them. That darkness begins to influence them in a way that drives them away from God. Over time, people began to do what was right in their own eyes, and they lived their lives as though God was not their king. Broken people, known as judges, lead them on a cycle of faithfulness and failed commitment to God. In the end, the story points us to the reality that all of God’s people need a greater Judge, a greater Savior. Preacher: Jay Knobloch & Jonathan Masters

On Friday the 13th of April, President Trump bombed the government of Syria… Again. In this episode, learn some of the little-discussed history of and reasons for the on-going attempts to overthrow the government of Syria. Please Support Congressional Dish Click here to contribute using credit card, debit card, PayPal, or Bitcoin Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD167: Combating Russia (NDAA 2018) LIVE Additional Reading Article: 'Obscene masquerade': Russia criticised over Douma chemical attack denial by Patrick Wintour, The Guardian, April 26, 2018. Article: Why does Syria still have chemical weapons? by Patrick Wintour, The Guardian, April 18, 2018. Report: Russia rejects UN resolution for independent Douma investigation, Aljazeera, April 18, 2018. Report: Pentagon warns of IS resurgence in regime areas of Syria, France24, April 17, 2018. Interview: Legal questions loom over Syria strikes, Interview by Jonathan Masters of John B. Bellinger III, Council on Foreign Relations, April 15, 2018. Letter: Text of a letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, April 15, 2018. Report: Trump bombs Syria hours after 88 lawmakers urged him to first consult Congress by Jennifer Bendery, Huffpost, April 13, 2018. Interview: What are U.S. Military options in Syria? Interview by Zachary Laub of Mona Yacoubian, Council on Foreign Relations, April 13, 2018. Report: Thousands of US troops and Marines arrive in Jordan by Shawn Snow, Marine Times, April 13, 2018. Report: Global chemical weapons watchdog 'on its way to Syria', Aljazeera News, April 12, 2018. Report: Pentagon strips Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria troop numbers from web by Tara Copp, Military Times, April 9, 2018. Press Release: Press release on Israeli air strikes in Syria, MFA Russia, February 20, 2018. Article: Kurds pull back from ISIS fight in Syria, saying U.S. 'let us down' by Liz Sly, The Washington Post, March 6, 2018. Report: US has no evidence of Syrian use of sarin gas, Mattis says by Robert Burns, AP News, February 2, 2018. Article: The pundits were wrong about Assad and the Islamic State. As usual, they're not willing to admit it by Max Abrahms and John Glaser, Los Angeles Times, December 10, 2017. Report: [Syria investigator del Ponte signs off with a sting](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-, mideast-crisis-syria-investigator/syria-investigator-del-ponte-signs-off-with-a-sting-idUSKCN1BT29Q) by Reuters Staff, Reuters, September 18, 2017. Article: Trump's red line by Seymour M. Hersh, Welt, June 25, 2017. Article: The 'Pipelineistan' conspiracy: The war in Syria has never been about gas by Paul Cochrane, Middle East Eye, May 10, 2017. Article: MIT expert claims latest chemical weapons attack in Syria was staged by Tareq Haddad, Yahoo, April 17, 2017. Report: MIT expert claims latest chemical weapons attack in Syria was staged by Tareq Haddad, International Business Times, Yahoo, April 17, 2017. Report: Dozens of U.S. missiles hit air base in Syria by Michael R. Gordon, Helene Cooper, and Michael D. Shear, The New York Times, April 6, 2017. Report: ISIS used chemical arms at least 52 times in Syria and Iraq, report says by Eric Schmitt, The New York Times, November 21, 2016. Article: How the White Helmets became international heroes while pushing U.S. Military intervention and regime change in Syria by Max Blumenthal, Alternet, October 2, 2016. Meetings Coverage: Security council unanimously adopts resolution 2254 (2015), endorsing road map for peace process in Syria, setting timetable for talks by UN Security Council, December 18, 2015. Article: How Syria's 'geeky' President Assad went from doctor to dictator by Sarah Burke, NBC News, October 30, 2015. Report: Declared Syrian chemical weapon stockpile now completely destroyed by Thomas Gibbons-Neff, The Washington Post, August 18, 2014. Article: Analysts question US intel on Syria chem attack, DW, January 18, 2014. Book Review: Whose Sarin? by Seymour M. Hersh, London Review of Books, December 19, 2013. Article: UN report says sarin likely used in five locations in Syria, DW, December 13, 2013. Article: Assad did not order Syria chemical weapons attack, says German press by Simon Tisdall and Josie Le Blond, The Guardian, September 9, 2013. Article: Cameron forced rule out British attack on Syria after MPs reject motion by Nicholas Watt and Nick Hopkins, The Guardian, August 29, 2013. Article: Spooks' view on Syria: what wikileaks revealed by Alex Thomson, Channel 4, August 28, 2013. Article: Obama weighs 'limited' strikes against Syrian forces by Thom Shanker, C.J. Chivers, and Michael R. Gordon, The New York Times, August 27, 2013. Report: Moscow rejects Saudi offer to drop Assad for arms deal by Agence France-Presse, Hurriyet Daily News, August 8, 2013. Analysis: UN's Del Ponte says evidence Syria rebels 'used sarin' by Bridget Kendall, BBC News, May 6, 2013. Report: Syrian rebels used nerve gas, UN investigator says by TOI Staff, Times of Israel, May 6, 2013. Report: UN sources say Syrian rebels - not Assad - used sarin gas by Adam Clark Estes, The Atlantic, May 5, 2013. Report: U.N. has testimony that Syrian rebels used sarin gas: investigator by Reuters Staff, Reuters, May 5, 2013. Letter: Text of White House letter on Syria to senators by The Associated Press, The Seattle Times, April 25, 2013. Article: How economic reforms are contributing to the conflict in Syria by Rodrigo Abd, NPR, May 29, 2012. Article: The only remaining online copy of Vogue's Asma al-Assad profile by Max Fisher, The Atlantic, January 3, 2012. Report: IMF gives Syria high grade for economic reform by Stephen Glain, The National, January 6, 2009. Report: REFILE-LIberalised Syria banks "on sound track" by Reuters Staff, Reuters, May 26, 2008. Article: The redirection: Is the Administration's new policy benefitting our enemies in the war on terrorism? by Seymour M. Hersh, The New Yorker, March 5, 2007. Article: Syrian Arab Republic -- IMF article IV consultation, mission's concluding statement, International Monetary Fund, May 14, 2006. Report: Investigator says Syria was behind Lebanon assassination by Warren Hoge, The New York Times, December 12, 2005. Article: Reform hinges on Syria's leader by Evan Osnos, Chicago Tribune, April 22, 2005. Resources Congressional Research Service: Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response Council on Foreign Relations: Syria's War: The Descent into Horror by Zachary Laub Country Reports on Terrorism: Chapter 6 -- State Sponsors of Terror Overview Gov. Publishing Office: Counter-ISIS Training and Equipment Fund IMF Working Paper: Syria's Conflict Economy by Jeanne Gobat and Kristina Kostial Pipeline Report: Arab Gas Pipeline (AGP), Jordan, Syria, Lebanon Public Law: 9/11 AUMF Public Law: Iraq War AUMF Scientific Advisory Board: OPCW 27th Session March 23, 2018 Wikileaks Tweet on OPCW UN News: Action Group for Syria Final Communique June 30, 2012 UN Security Council Report: Goal in Syria Sound Clip Sources Hearing: US Policy Toward Middle East; House Foreign Affairs Committee; April 18, 2018. Witnesses: -David Satterfield - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State - Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs - Wess Mitchell - Assistant Secretary of State of European and Eurasian Affairs 15:25 David Satterfield: While preventing the use of chemical weapons in Syria is our immediate concern, the administration’s priority remains the defeat of ISIS. ISIS has lost nearly all of the territory it once controlled in Iraq and Syria, but the fight in Syria still has to be pursued to its conclusion. More broadly, the United States supports a unified and territorially whole Syria. This objective is served by U.S. support for the UN-led Geneva political process, established by UN Security Council Resolution 2254, in which process the U.S. believes strongly that representatives of all Syrians, including all its Kurdish components, should fully participate. 16:30 David Satterfield: The Iraqi government is stabilizing communities, including minority communities that suffered greatly from ISIS, and now we’re beginning private-sector-led, investment-driven reconstruction. 34:15 Representative Eliot Engel (NY): To me, ISIS is one prong of something, an important prong, but one prong of what we should be doing. I really think to rid Syria of the butcher Assad ought to be as important as our ISIS concerns. David Satterfield: I strongly agree with you that a Syria in which Assad remains as leader of this regime is not a Syria which we would predict to be meaningfully secure or stable, or not a source of generation of threat and violent extremism under whatever name in the future, and it’s why we have strongly supported a political process led by the UN. Unfortunately, that political process has been blocked, and the parties responsible for blocking it are quite clear: it’s the Syrian regime itself and the Russians, who through their absence of pressure on the regime in Damascus contributes to, enables this freezing of a Geneva process which, virtually, the entire international community supports. Engel: And through the veto in the United Nations. Satterfield: Exactly, sir. 1:02:20 Representative Dana Rohrabacher: What is our purpose in Syria? Will we accept anything less than—would we accept a compromise that would keep Assad in power, at least in part of Syria, or is our goal and our purpose only to totally eliminate the Assad government? David Satterfield: Mr. Rohrabacher, our purpose of our forces in Syria, as Secretary Mattis, Chairman Dunford have stated repeatedly, is to defeat ISIS. The purpose of our diplomacy, of our international engagement, with respect to Syria, is to support a political process, which at its end has a revised constitution, elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. And our belief is that those elections, if freely and fairly conducted amongst all Syrians, including the émigré Syrian communities, would not produce the survival of the Assad regime. Rohrabacher: Okay, let me just note, what you described wasn’t just Syria, but probably three-quarters of the countries of the Middle East. And if we made those demands of—why is it that Syria, we have to make those demands against Syria and not against all these other countries in the Middle East? Satterfield: Because, sir, of the extraordinary depredations of this regime in this country against its citizens, because of the extraordinary and historically unprecedented, in modern times, outflow of— Rohrabacher: You don’t think the rest of the countries in the Middle East have similar track records? You’re trying to tell me that—well, we heard the same thing, of course, about Saddam Hussein, we heard the same thing about Gaddafi, and we ended up creating total chaos—total chaos—in that part of the world. Satterfield: No regime in modern history in the Middle East, including Saddam Hussein’s— Rohrabacher: Yes. Satterfield: —has killed as many of its own citizens, has produced external and internal displacement of its own citizens on the scale of the Assad regime. No. It’s unique, sadly. Rohrabacher: Well, let me just say, Mr. Ambassador, you read history differently than I do. That is an area that is filled with dictators, it’s filled with authoritarian regimes, filled with our allies, that if people rose up against them as they’re rising up against Assad—he’s a bad guy, he’s a dictator, he’s everything you said, but he’s not that different from these other regimes once they are challenged. Once they were challenged, don’t tell me the Qatar government wouldn’t mow down all of their guest workers if there was an uprising in Qatar, and vice versa with these other regimes. I’m very disturbed by the fact that we’re sliding into a war and not having an out that will not lead us to major military commitments to that region. That would be a disaster, and I think it’s based on the analysis that you just said: that Assad is somewhat different than everybody else. I don’t think so. News: Rand Paul Says Syrian Gas Attack was False Flag, or Assad is Dumbest Dictator on the Planet; CNN News; April 17, 2018. Meeting: U.N. Security Council on Airstrikes in Syria; U.N. Security Council; April 14, 2018. Testimony: Secretary Mattis and General Dunford on 2019 Budget Request; House Armed Services Committee; April 12, 2018. Witnesses: - James Mattis - Secretary of Defense - General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. - Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 41:42 Secretary of Defense James Mattis: On Syria, sir, both the last administration and this one made very clear that our role in Syria is the defeat of ISIS. We are not going to engage in the civil war itself. Now, you can look back to a year ago when we did fire missiles into Syria, unrelated to ISIS, and that was, of course, the use of chemical weapons. And some things are simply inexcusable, beyond the pale, and in the worst interest of not just the Chemical Weapons Convention but of civilization itself. 42:48 Secretary of Defense James Mattis: And the only reason Assad is still in power is because of the Russians’ regrettable vetoes in the UN, and the Russian and Iranian military. So, how do we deal with this very complex situation? First of all, we are committed to ending that war though the Geneva process, the UN orchestrated effort. It has been unfulfilled because, again, Russia has continually blocked the efforts. 50:10 Representative Niki Tsongas (MA): So as you’re considering possible steps forward—military actions you might take— what do you hope to achieve by any military action that the administration might eventually decide to take? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: Congresswoman, I don’t want to get, as you’ll understand, into the details of a potential decision by the commander in chief, due to this latest attack, which is absolutely inexcusable. There have been a number of these attacks. In many cases, you know we don’t have troops. We’re not engaged on the ground there, so I cannot tell you that we had evidence, even though we certainly had a lot of media and social-media indicators that either chlorine or sarin were used. As far as our current situation, if, like last time, we decide we have to take military action in regard to this chemical weapons attack, then, like last time, we will be reporting to Congress just as we did when we fired a little over a year ago, slightly over a year ago. As far as the counter violent extremists, counter ISIS— Tsongas: So, let me go back to this. So, before taking any action, you would report to Congress as to the nature of what that action might be. Mattis: I will speak only to the fact that we will report to Congress. We’ll keep open lines of communication. There will be notification to the leadership, of course, prior to the attack. But we’ll give a full report to the Congress itself, probably as rapidly as possible. 54:05 Secretary of Defense James Mattis: I believe there was a chemical attack, and we’re looking for the actual evidence. The OPCW—this is the organization for the Chemical Weapons Convention—we’re trying to get those inspectors in, probably within the week. 1:00:42 Representative Jackie Speier (CA): Mr. Secretary, a Military Times article this week revealed that the Defense Manpower Data Center failed to report the number of combat troops deployed in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan last quarter. That website was also stripped of deployment data from previous quarters. I’m very concerned about that. I think that there’s no combat advantage to obfuscating the number of U.S. service members that were in these countries three months ago, and, furthermore, the American public has a right to know. Do you intend to restore that information to the website? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: I’ll look at it, Congresswoman. As you know, we keep the Congress fully informed, right down to every week. We can update you on exactly the numbers in each case, and we do maintain some degree of confidentiality over the number of troops engaged against enemies in the field. So, I’ll have to look at it. But we will not, of course, ever keep those numbers away from members of Congress, for your oversight. Speier: Well, I know, but this has been an ongoing website that’s provided this information to the public, and all of a sudden, the last quarter, it’s not posted, and they’ve sweeped away all the data for previous quarters. So, it would suggest to, I think, the public and to members of this Congress that you are no longer going to make that information available, and I think the public has a right to know. Mattis: I see. When I come in, ma’am, I don’t come in intending to hide things, but I would just ask, what would you do if you thought the enemy could take advantage of that kind of data, seeing trends at certain times of the year and what they can expect in the future? But I’ll certainly look at it. I share your conviction that the American people should know everything that doesn’t give the enemy an advantage. Speier: Thank you. I yield back. 1:18:09 Representative John Garamendi (CA): What is the legal authority—the precise legal authority—of the United States government to engage in military action in response to the chemical weapons use by the Assad regime? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: Right. I believe that authority’s under Article II. We have forces in the field, as you know, in Syria, and the use of chemical weapons in Syria is not something that we should assume that, well, because you didn’t use them on us this time, you wouldn’t use them on us next time. 1:28:35 Representative Tulsi Gabbard (HI): You know, the president has indicated recently his intention to launch U.S. military attacks against Syria. Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war. Congress has not done so against the Syrian government. Section 3 of the War Powers Resolution requires the president to consult with Congress before introducing U.S. armed forces into situations of hostilities. Section 2 of the War Powers Resolution clarifies the constitutional powers of the president as commander in chief. In Article II, which you referenced, Secretary Mattis, to introduce forces into hostilities only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by an attack upon the U.S., its territories, possessions, or armed forces. Syria’s not declared war against the U.S. or threatened the U.S. The launch of 59 missiles against Syria by Trump last year was illegal and did not meet any of those criteria in the War Powers Resolution. The consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, which was signed into law by President Trump, states that none of the funds made available by this Act may be used with respect to Syria in contravention of the War Powers Resolution, including for the introduction of U.S. armed military forces into hostilities in Syria. My question is, will the president uphold the Constitution, the War Powers Resolution, and comply with the law that he signed by obtaining authorization from Congress before launching U.S. military attacks against Syria? Secretary of Defense James Mattis: Congresswoman, we have not yet made any decision to launch military attacks into Syria. I think that when you look back at President Obama sending the U.S. troops into Syria at the time he did, he also had to deal with this type of situation, because we were going after a named terrorist group that was not actually named in the AUMF that put them in. This is a complex area, I’ll be the first to admit. Gabbard: It is simple, however, what the Constitution requires. So while you’re correct in saying the president has not yet made a decision, my question is, will he abide by the Constitution and comply with the law? Mattis: Yeah. I believe that the president will carry out his duties under the Constitution to protect the country. Interview: John Kerry - We Got All of the Chemical Weapons Out of Syria; CNN; April 9, 2018. Interview: John Kerry on Getting Chemical Weapons out of Syria, 2014; Meet the Press; April 9, 2018. Testimony: US Policy in Syria After ISIS; Senate Foreign Relations Committee; January 11, 2018. Witnesses: - David Satterfield - Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs 13:45 David Satterfield: A stable Syria absolutely requires the departure of President Assad and his regime. They’ve inflicted suffering and countless deaths on the Syrian people, including use of chemical weapons. This regime is a magnet for terror. It is incapable of democratically leading the whole of Syria. We, our allies, have come to Russia with a path towards the Syrian political transition, towards a political solution, on many occasions, and we call on Russia again today to pressure the regime to work seriously towards a political resolution to this conflict. 14:37 Sen. Bob Corker (TN): We are now not demanding that Assad leave. Instead, as I understand it, we’re embracing the UN resolution as Putin has recently done. Is that correct? David Satterfield: That’s correct, Mr. Chairman. Corker: And that would mean that there would then be an election that would take place. Satterfield: There would be a constitutional reform and revision process, and then there would be an electoral process. That electoral process would be fully under UN monitoring and supervision. Corker: And is it true that—it’s my sense that people like you and others believe that if that process occurs as has been laid out and as supported right now by Russia, do you believe that the way Assad would go through a democratic election where he would lose? Satterfield: Mr. Chairman, we cannot conceive of a circumstance which a genuinely fair electoral process overseen by the UN, with participation of a Syrian displaced community, could lead to a result in which Assad remained at the helm. 21:20 David Satterfield: First step was the defeat of ISIS. As long as ISIS remained a potent fighting force in Syria, the bandwidth, the space to deal with these broader strategic challenges, including Iran and, of course, Assad and the regime, simply wasn’t there. But that bandwidth is being freed up now. With the UN process, with international support for a credible electoral and constitutional reform process, we see political transition in Syria as a potentially achievable goal. We don’t underestimate the challenges ahead. It’s going to be hard—very hard—to do. Assad will cling to power at almost every cost possible. But with respect to Iran, we will treat Iran in Syria and Iran’s enablement of Hezbollah as a separate strategic issue. How do you deal with it? You deal with it in all places that it manifests itself, which is not just Syria, but Iraq, Yemen, the Gulf, other areas where Iran’s maligned behaviors affect our and our allies’ national interests. Difficult challenge, but not impossible challenge, and it is one we are seized with right now, but having a politically transformed Syria will, in and of itself, be a mitigating and minimizing factor on Iran’s influence, and the opposite is also true. Satterfield: We are working on stabilization in the north and the northeast right now very successfully and with a minimum of U.S. physical presence. About 2,000 U.S. military and seven, soon to be 10, foreign service colleagues. This is a highly efficient operation, and it’s working on the ground. But those are only the first steps. The 2254 political process, the process that the entire international community of like-minded states has signed on to, is the key. It’s the key to addressing Assad and his departure; it is the key to resolving the question of foreign forces and Iranian influence. And what are our levers, what are our tools to move that forward? They are denial of legitimacy and authenticity to any claim of victory by the regime or its supporters in Moscow or Tehran, and the withholding of reconstruction funds, which are vital to the regime and we think Moscow’s interests over the long term. Those are potent levers. 48:58 Sen. Bob Corker: As I understand, the troops that are there, they’re not involved in combat. Is that correct? David Satterfield: Senator, there are still combat activities going on in the middle Euphrates valley. The campaign against the so-called Caliphate, that is, the territorially structured presence of ISIS, is not over yet. That campaign continues. The level of fighting has significantly diminished since the days of urban conflict in Mayadeen, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor. But the fight goes on, and there is combat activity. Corker: But, most of their efforts are in support of those that are actually on the front lines. Satterfield: They are in facilitation of the SDF efforts, who have consistently carried this fight since the beginning. 49:47 Sen. Ron Johnson (OH): Reconstructing Syria’s going to cost somewhere in the order of 200 to 300 billion dollars. Is that…? David Satterfield: That’s a general international estimate, sir. Johnson: So, who has that kind of money? Satterfield: I can tell you who doesn’t: the Syrian regime, Moscow, and Tehran. Who does? The international community companies, international financial institutions. They’ve got the money collectively, but that money is not going to flow into a Syria which has not gone through a political transformation and transition. Hearing: Authorization for Use of Military Force; Senate Foreign Relations Committee; October 30, 2017. 2:55:15 Sen. Rob Portman (OH): Do you think there can be a lasting peace there as long as Assad is in power, and does the current AUMF give you the ability, General Mattis, to be able to deal with that issue if you think that has to be resolved? That might be one example. Rex Tillerson: Well, the current AUMF only authorizes our fight against ISIS in Syria, as I indicated in my remarks. We’re not there to fight the regime. There is no authority beyond the fight against ISIS. Therefore, we have to pursue a future Syria that’s kept whole and intact, and a process, which the UN Security Council process does provide a process by which, in our view, the Assad regime will step down from power. Breaking News: Brian Williams is Guided by the Beauty of Our Weapons in Syria Strikes; MSNBC; April 13, 2017. Breaking News: Zakaria: Trump Just Became President; CNN; April 7, 2017. Report: Hillary Clinton Discussed Rigging the Election in Leaked Audio; The Young Turks; November 1, 2016. Interview: Gen. Wesley Clark - 7 Countries in 5 Years; Democracy Now!; August 6, 2016. Hearing: U.S. Policy and Russian Involvement in Syria; House Foreign Affairs Committee; November 4, 2015. Witnesses: - Anne Patterson - Assistant Secretary of State - Victoria Nuland - Assistant Secretary of State Statement: Situation in Syria; Secretary of State Clinton calls on Assad to resign Interview: 100% Syria Have No Chemical Weapon, John Kerry; Charlie Rose; March 10, 2014. Debate: British House of Commons Debate on Syria; House of Commons; August 29, 2013. Press Briefing: US President Barack Obama in 'red line' warning to Syria over Chemical Weapons; Telegraph; August 21, 2012. Testimony: US Policy Toward Syria; House International Relations Committee; September 16, 2003. Speech: Democracy in Iraq; George Bush; February 26, 2003. Witnesses: - John Bolton - then Undersecretary at the Department of State for Arms Control, current National Security Advisor 53:12 Former Representative Gary Ackerman (NY): Are we talking about regime change in Syria if they do not voluntarily rid themselves of whatever it is we’re saying they have or do that threatens our national security? John Bolton: Mr. Ackerman, as the president has made clear and as we are directed, our preference is to solve these problems by peaceful and diplomatic means. But the president has also been very clear that we’re not taking any options off the table. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)  

Follow us on Twitter: @PatrickFO & @mikeskinnner On this week’s Beyond the Lede, Patrick goes solo. He covers the scandal, or pseudo-scandal, that is Uranium One and then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He then muses upon an opinion piece that he really liked this weekend by The New York Times columnist Ross Douthat titled “the Misery Filter.” In the “Backpages” he recommends a book called Sex Object by Jessica Valenti. Resources and recommendations: “Unpacking Uranium One: Hype and Law,” by Paul Rosenzweig, Lawfareblog.com (October 27, 2017). “Foreign Investment and U.S. National Security,” by Jonathan Masters, and James McBride, CFR.org (December 14, 2016). “The Misery Filter,” by Ross Douthat, NYTimes.com (October 28, 2017). Sex Object: A Memoir (2016) by Jessica Valenti Image Credit: