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A hearing was held on the expanding role of the military in foreign policy. The first panel of witnesses consisted of state and defense department officials. The second panel comprised exp…

William Burns testified about U.S. policy toward Iran. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of military operations in Iraq on relations with Iran, the status of efforts to impose …

A hearing was held on upcoming legislation which would lay the foundation for a new approach to relations with Pakistan. The first witness panel consisted of Administration officials. Former…

This was the first of a series of hearings on China and was entitled "U.S.-China Relations in the Era of Globalization". The first panel consisted of Deputy Secretary of State John Negro…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nominations of William J. Burns to be undersecretary of State for political affairs, Janice L. Jacobs to be assistan…

Witnesses testified about the global AIDS pandemic and the need to develop an effective HIV vaccine. Topics included levels of foreign aid and education in developing countries, the costs of…

Witnesses testified about recent violence in Tibet and Chinese actions to control both Tibet and surrounding provinces. Among the topics they addressed were ways to promote Tibetan culture a…

Witnesses testified about the ongoing situation in Darfur, the status of a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the region, lack of progress on political and humanitarian issues, deteriorating secur…

General Patraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified on the situation in Iraq and progress made by the government of Iraq in meeting benchmarks for progress and achieving reconciliation. Both s…

Chairman Bernanke and others testified about the recent actions of federal financial regulators attempting to prevent damage to global financial systems. Questioning centered on whether the …

Witnesses testified about political developments in Iraq. Topics included the central rationale for the surge and whether it has achieved its strategic purpose, attempting to involve Iraq’s …

Retired Army officers and others testified about the effects of the U.S. troop buildup, or surge. It was suggested that the U.S. begin withdrawing troops because it cannot sustain the curren…

A hearing was held on the situation in Pakistan since the parliamentary elections on February 18, 2008. Topics included aid to Pakistan, the transition of power after the defeat of President…

Secretary Rice testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 foreign affairs budget which contains a 16 percent increase for the State Department. Other topics included the war in Iraq, fore…

Three nominees testified about their qualifications for State Department positions. James K. Glassman was nominated to be Undersecretary of State for public diplomacy with the rank of ambass…

Witnesses provided an updated assessment of a strategy for turning the tide in Afghanistan. Recent reports concluding that the mission in Afghanistan may fail without prompt action were disc…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the situation in Myanmar, also known as Burma. Analysts, officials, and dissidents spoke about the government repression of protestor…

A hearing was held on the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea and potential U.S. ratification of the treaty. Among the issues addressed were implications of the treaty on efforts to combat…

General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified about military operations in Iraq, recommendations for future Iraq policy, and the ability of the Iraqi Parliament to meet the security chal…

Senator Dodd spoke about deadlines for Iraq after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing to receive a report from General Petraeus on conditions in Iraq.