Beyond the Broadcast with America Abroad Media.
America Abroad Media (AAM) presents Beyond the Broadcast, a unique roundtable discussion series designed to engage policymakers, academics, journalists and experts in thoughtful discussion of critical international issues.
Timed to coincide with the release of America Abroad public radio documentaries, these events provide an opportunity for participants to engage in conversation about the issues presented in each show. Beyond the Broadcast panels are moderated by members of AAM’s Advisory Board, feature commentary from America Abroad producers, and include excerpts from the latest show. To learn more about the series and sign up for event invitations, email us.
Beyond the Broadcast: Iraq, the Next Act
Featured panelists: Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad, Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and President and CEO of Khalilzad Associates; His Excellency Samir Sumaida’ie, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States; Michael H. Corbin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs; Brigadier General Mark T. Kimmitt, USA (Ret.) and Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs.
Beyond the Broadcast: The First Freedom: Promoting International Religious Liberty
Featured panelists: Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations; Dr. Allen Hertzke, Presidential Professor of Political Science, University of Oklahoma and Contributing Editor, The Review of Faith and International Affairs; Ambassador John V. Hanford III, Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.
Beyond the Broadcast: Yemen in Focus, The Perils of a Fragile State
Featured panelists: Ambassador Thomas C. Krajeski, Senior Vice President, National Defense University and Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen; Jeremy M. Sharp, Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs, Congressional Research Service; Juan C. Zarate, Senior Advisor, Transnational Threats Project, Center for Strategic and International Studies and Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Combating Terrorism. Watch >
Beyond the Broadcast: Revitalizing Foreign Assistance
Hosted by Ambassador Marc Grossman, the discussion addressed the challenges of modernizing U.S. foreign aid. Featured panelists: Andrew Natsios, Distinguished Professor, Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service and Senior Fellow, The Hudson Institute; Jim Kolbe, Senior Transatlantic Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States; Carol Lancaster, Professor of Politics and Interim Dean, Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service.
