University, if you dont have your heart set on working in the u. S. Government or if youre retired. [laughter] but its hard to find people inside the Foreign Policy establishment who are willing to say what they think on this issue out loud. Just look at how chuck hagel and Samantha Power had to contort themselves during their confirmation hearings, and you see the lob bys continued lob bys continued influence. And please dont forget were still a long way from a deal with iran or a twostate solution, and the lobby will be working 24 7 to make sure that the United States doesnt do anything israel doesnt want. In short, reports of the lobbys demise have been greatly exaggerated, and given that fact, what do i think we ought to do about it . Ill just give you, i hi, four basic lessons here. Lesson number one, its just politics, stupid. First lesson i would emphasize is this is all about politics. Israel lobby is powerful because it has all the features that make an Interest Group powerful
Dream came true. First to the crisis in ukraine, and the concern that crimea will split from kiev and become part of russia. The Crimean Parliament declared thaurs that it wants to join russia and well put the decision to voters. The move has been condemned by the new government in kiev. The Prime Minister denounced the move and called it illegal. The e. U. Meanwhile is grappling with how to pressure russia into backing down. It is split over what to do and announced limited measures against moscow, including the suspension of trade and visa talks. In the u. S. Barack obama ordered sanctions including visa restrictions and asset freezes. The proposed referendum on the future of crimea would violate the constitution, and violate international law. Any discussion about the future of ukraine must include the legitimate government of ukraine. In 2014 we are well beyond the days where borders can be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders. Vladimir putin and president obama had a oneho
Ukraine. David tweed is in brussels for the European Union held an emergency meeting. Ryan chilcote is an key of where voters will decide 10 days whether to join russia. We will get to all of you in just a moment, but first, short time ago, president obama spoke from the Briefing Room in the white house about the situation in ukraine. Several ofpoken to our closest friends around the world and i am pleased our International Unity is on display at this important moment. Togethere have moved to announce substantial assistance for the government in key of and today in brussels, our allies took sin of took similar steps. Im confident we are moving forward together, united in our determination to oppose actions that violate international law. Ryan chilcote joins us now from kiev with the late details. Good evening. Evening, mark. Earlier today, the Crimean Parliament voted to secede from ukraine and join russia. They will now put that decision to the people of crimea in a referendum schedul
From our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. We continue our coverage in ukraine. The Crimean Parliament announced a referendum on if the region can join russia. President obama said it will violate International Law. The proposed referendum would violate the ukrainian constitution and violate International Law. Any discussion about the future of ukraine must include the legitimate government of ukraine. In 2014, we are well beyond the days when borders can be redrawn over democratic leaders. Pressure has been increased on visa restrictions and obama signed an order enabling sanctions against moscow. John kerry continues his discussion with Russian Foreign minister lavrov in rome. We want president putin and russia and everybody to understand our preference is to get back to normality and get back to a place where the rights of the people of the ukraine will be respected and the territory of the nation will be respected. The United States will continue to stand with the ukr
When america was born, the british slave trade was already more than 100 years old. The sad history in britains great past. Good evening, thanks for joining us. Im joie chen. There are late develops in the crisis in ukraine. President obama spoke to Vladimir Putin for about an hour this evening. The white house reports the president laid out a road map for a resolution, but only if Russian Troops returned to their bases, and russia engage in direct talks with the interim ukrainian government. The call comes after mr. Obama drew a bright line on the most urgent question of the day. United states is united with our allies and partners in upholding international law. And advancing global security. The president rejecting what should surely be a rubber stamp vote in crimeas parliament. Aimed at making crimea a part of russia. Outside of the Parliament Building protesters push back too only to be quickly put down by men in caps. For the fledgling government of ukraine this is illegitimate d