Smooth transfer of power. Abc news projected that biden has secured victory in arizona, it has been red since 1952, excepting bill clinton in 1996. His total is now 290, well over the 270 threshold needed to secure the presidency. Trump has won 217 electors. Michael hayden sent a letter to the Agency Responsible for providing support for the Transition Team but has yet to do so for biden. The letter warns that a delay in the transfer of power could pose a serious risk to national security, particularly during the pandemic. Meanwhile, trump has continued to claim that there was massive election fraud, without showing any evidence. Officials from multiple government organizations issued a joint statement on thursday. It said they have the utmost confidence in the security and integrity of our elections and you should too. Moving to japan where nearly 1700 new coronavirus cases have been reported so far on friday. Surpassing the record set a day earlier. The Prime Ministers calling for re
Wenqing ngoei said that the United States was successful in the regional strategy. This is about 90 minutes. All right. Everyone, i would like to call us all to order. Good afternoon. And welcome to this afternoons session of the washington history seminar historical perspectives on international and national affairs. Im eric arnesen of George Washington university and im the cochair of this seminar along with Christian Ostermann who represents the Wilson Center. As you may see, we have cspan taping here today so we would like to welcome those of you who are watching on your computers or on your Television Screens and suggest that you visit the website to learn more about the Seminar Series and upcoming speakers here at the Wilson Center. The washington history seminar is a collaborative effort of two organizations. The Woodrow Wilson international for scholars and history and Public Policy program and the american Historical Associations National history center. We are in the ninth ye
Order. Good afternoon and welcome to this afternoons session of the washington history seminar. Historical perspective on international and national affairs. My name is eric, of George Washington university, and i am the cochair of the seminar, along with christian f. Ostermann who represents the wilson center. As you may see, we have cspan taping here today, so we would like to welcome those of you who are watching on your computers or on your television screens, and suggest that you visit our website to learn more about the Seminar Series and upcoming speakers here at the wilson center. The washington history seminar, is a collaborative effort of two organizations. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for scholars, and the American Historical Association National History center. We are now in our ninth year of programming, approaching our big decadelong celebration that will come next year. We meet weekly, mostly on monday afternoons, during the academic year. The seminar at wants
Maritime disputes in the South China Sea are dominating talks add at asean summit. Leaders have been joined at the annual meeting in brunei by eight other countries including china, japan, south korea and russia. Japan says it controlling a group of uninhabited islands in the South China Sea but china says its part of their territory. Another collection of islands in the South China Sea are claimed by several countries including china, the philippines, vietnam, brunei, and malaysia. We have the report now from southern china. Reporter this fish port is one of the busiest. Last year the catch brought back here was 70,000 pints, worth 200 million u. S. Dollars. This fisherman says it isnt as easy to earn money as it used to be. For a higher wage they have to go further out to sea, battle stronger currents and risk encountering vessels from neighboring countries. The islands are all chinese territory. Were not afraid of going fishing. Our navy will protect us. Reporter its the presence of