Ali Al Dabbagh, spokesperson for the Iraqi Government, talks about the recently completed agreement between the US and Iraq.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a conversation with Ali al-Dabbagh, a spokesman for the government of Iraq, as he talked about the situation in the country. His speech is titled, "The Future Operating Environment in Iraq: Capitalizing on Governance and Economic Opportunities Gained Through Security Improvement."

British P.M. Gordon Brown answers his weekly set of questions from the members of the House of Commons.

Army Maj. Gen. Mark Hertling, Commander of Multinational Division-North and the 1st Armored Division, conducted a briefing from Iraq via satellite to provide an update on ongoing security operations in Iraq.

President Bush spoke about the future of the Middle East during the Brookings Institution's 2008 Saban Forum on "Strategic Choices: Challenges for the Next U.S. and Israeli Governments." In his remarks, he pointed to accomplishments in bringing "economic prosperity, quality health care and education, and women's rights."

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke with reporters about Pres.-Elect Obama's request for him to stay in his current position at the Defense Department. Sec. Gates also spoke about ongoing security and military operations.

Army Col. Tom James, Commander of the 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Combat Team and Howard Van Vranken, Provincial Reconstruction Team Leader in Iraq speak to reporters via satellite to provide an update on military operations in Iraq.

Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, Foreign Affairs Correspondent, discusses the Status of Forces Agreement and other developments in Iraq.

Brigadier Gen. Daniel Allyn, Multi-National Corps-Iraq, Chief of Staff, offers an update on the latest developments in Iraq.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen spoke to reporters at a press conference at the Pentagon to discuss the presidential transition and military priorities.