Christopher Anders, American Civil Liberties Union, Senior Legislative Counsel discusses the options on Guantanamo for Pres.-Elect Obama's administration.

Eric Margolis gives an update on the results of policy efforts by the United States in Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as other areas populated by Muslims. His new book examines the effects of U.S. policy in Muslim areas of the world.

CIA Director Michael Hayden gives remarks on current and future priorities for the intelligence community during the Presidential transition period. The Atlantic Council of the United States hosts this event.

The University of California, Berkeley held a news conference to talk about Guantanamo and its aftermath. Their study criticize the detainee facility at Guantanamo Bay and includes interviews with prisoners released from the camp. The findings were presented during an event at the National Press Club in Washington.

Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey held a news conference at the Treasury Dept. to make an announcement on Iran.

Fmr. CIA Directorate of Operations (1976-1997) Robert Baer talked about his book, "The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower." In the book he explored the gap of information between what is going on in Iran and what Americans know. Mr. Baer visited Iran to interview suicide bombers, a grand ayatollah, the chief of staff of Iran's military forces and the terrorist chief of Hezbollah.

John Kiriakou is an agent of the Central Intelligence Agency and was leader of the team that captured and interrogated al-Qaeda operative Abu Zubaydah. Air Force Reserve Colonel Steve Kleinman is a veteran military interrogator who testified about torture before a House Judiciary Subcommittee. They are part of an Amnesty International discussion on the legal and moral ambiguities of their missions and examine how far should America go to ensure the safety of its citizens.

Policymakers met in an all-day conference on Arab-U.S. relations. Speakers included Nat'l Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft, UAE Minister of Economy HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, and ConocoPhillips Exploration & Production Pres. Ryan Lance. Panelists discussed the political & economic climate in the Middle East.

A panel talks about terrorist threats during times of political transition. The Heritage Foundation program, “The Post-Bush Transition Period: What Is the Terrorist Threat?” was held at the National Press Club.

Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs James Glassman conducts a briefing at the State Department on diplomatic programs used to combat violent extremism, reduce threats to America, and promote freedom across the globe.