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Executive Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Issues
Participants talked about recent corporate scandals and business ethics. Among the topics they addressed were recently passed corporate accountability legislation, regulation and enforcement issues, and future regulation of corporate finances. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. Undersecretary Cooper is a former executive with the Enron Corporation.
Type: Media
Journalism and the War on Terrorism
Participants talked about American journalism and how well it had served the public interest in the wake of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Among the topics they addressed were editorial decision-making, the quality of news reporting, and the depth of news coverage. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Islamic World
Bernard Lewis, along with author and former Pakistani Ambassador to England, Akbar Ahmed, held a discussion on the "Islamic World". They discussed the role of Islam and Islamic states, from an Islamic viewpoint as well as perceptions held by the Western world. After the discussion, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Akbar Ahmed is the author of Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World, published by I. B. Tauris and Bernard Lewis is the author of What Went Wrong?: The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East, published by Harper.
Type: Media
The Economics of Journalism
A panel of journalists talked about the kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal correspondent Daniel Pearl and its implication for other journalists abroad. They also talked about the economics of news, including a situation at ABC News in which "Nightline" was rumored to be replaced by "David Letterman." Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
War Reporting
War Correspondents from World War II through recent events in Afghanistan talked about their experiences in combat zones and reporting during wartime. Among the topics they addressed were the degree of access given to the media, military restrictions on reporting, and changes in war correspondence over the years. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Black Hawk Down Discussion
Participants talked about the upcoming movie Black Hawk Down and the 1993 battle for Mogadishu, Somalia portrayed in the movie that resulted in the death of 18 American soldiers. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Sacred Places, Civic Purposes
Mr. Dionne moderated a discussion on the role of faith-based institutions in America. Recently, Mr. Dionne co-edited a book on the topic titled Sacred Places, Civic Purposes, published by Brookings Institution Press. The participants in the discussion include a number of contributors to the book.
Type: Media
Uzbekistan's Role in the War in Afghanistan
Officials spoke about Uzbekistan's participation in international efforts to combat terrorism and cooperation with the U.S. in military action against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were levels of U.S. aid to the region, relations with Pakistan and other countries in the region, and military cooperation between the U.S. and Uzbekistan. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Novak Fourth Estate Award
Journalists paid tribute to Mr. Novak's career and presented him with the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award for lifetime achievement in journalism. Mr. Novak also spoke.
Type: Media
Mutual Fund Fees and Disclosures
Type: Media