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Robert C. O'Brien is an attorney and commentator on foreign affairs and international law issues. His opinion and editorial pieces regularly appear in major publications such as CBSNews.com, The Huffington Post and Newsmax. Mr. O'Brien's law review articles have been published in the American Journal of International Law, The Cornell International Law Journal, The UCLA Journal of International Law & Foreign Affairs, The Los Angeles Lawyer and other journals. He is the managing partner of the Los Angeles office of a national law firm.

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Real News

Robert C. O’Brien discusses President Obama naming Susan Rice as his next national security adviser on Real News.  
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Fox News Live

Robert C. O’Brien discusses ways to control costs in the Medicare system with Jonathan Hunt on Fox News Live.  » Watch Now
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Robert C. O'Brien discusses John Brennan’s Senate confirmation hearing with Jonathan Hunt on Fox News Live.  » Watch Now
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Robert C. O'Brien discusses the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and the January 15 House Vote on the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Act with Jonathan Hunt on Fox News Live.  » Watch Now
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Robert C. O’Brien debates Congressman Joe Sestak on Fox News over the proper response to Hamas’ attacks on Israel, the Syrian civil war and proposed deep cuts to the US Navy.  » Watch Now
Yahoo! Finance

Robert C. O’Brien discusses the 2012 Presidential debate with Jeff Macke.  » Watch Now
Current TV - The War Room with Jennifer Granholm

Robert C. O'Brien appears on The War Room with Jennifer Granholm.
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OutFront with
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Robert C. O'Brien discusses foreign policy on OutFront with Erin Burnett on CNN.
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CBS2 News

Robert C. O’Brien speaks with CBS2 News at the 2012 Republican National Convention.  » Watch Now
Fox News Live

Robert C. O’Brien discusses Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign. » Watch Now
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Robert C. O'Brien is interviewed about the presidential primary results in Alabama, Mississippi, and Hawaii. » Watch Now
Fox News

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Fox News 11

Robert C. O'Brien is interviewed about Mitt Romney’s campaign and his approach to foreign policy. » Watch Now
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Robert C. O'Brien discusses the difference between Mitt Romney and President Obama on foreign policy issues. » Watch Now
Fox News Live

Could geography sink Newt Gingrich's campaign? Robert C. O'Brien is interviewed live on Fox News about the outlook ahead for the GOP candidates. » Watch Now
PJTV

Robert C. O’Brien and Roger Simon discuss foreign policy and Robert’s role as a foreign policy advisor to Mitt Romney. »Watch now
 
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The Hugh Hewitt Show

Robert C. O'Brien and Hugh Hewitt discuss Sequestration on The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show. » Listen Now
KCRW - To The Point

Robert C. O'Brien speaks with Warren Olney at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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The Michael Medved Show

Robert C. O’Brien speaks with Michael Medved at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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Air Talk with
Larry Mantle

Robert C. O'Brien and Larry Mantle discuss foreign policy at the 2012 Republican National Convention on Air Talk. » Listen Now
The Hugh Hewitt Show

Robert C. O'Brien and Hugh Hewitt discuss foreign policy on The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show. » Listen Now
The Hugh Hewitt Show

Robert C. O’Brien and Hugh Hewitt discuss Afghanistan, Iran & The Falkland Islands on The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show.  » Listen Now
The Hugh Hewitt Show

As the newly-appointed foreign policy advisor to Mitt Romney, Robert discusses the Iranian plot to blow up the Saudi Ambassador in D.C. with Hugh Hewitt. » Listen Now
The Hugh Hewitt Show

Robert C. O’Brien and Hugh Hewitt discuss China’s maritime rise on The Hugh Hewitt Radio Show.
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Champions of Justice Radio Show

Robert C. O’Brien and Tom Girardi discuss Robert’s work in Afghanistan, his work as managing partner of Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office, and current legal issues.
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The Current

Robert C. O’Brien and Anna Maria Tremonti discuss Robert’s work and challenges as Co-Chairman of the US Department of State’s Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan in the CBC News article "Reforming Afghanistan's Justice System."
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Morning Ireland

Robert C. O’Brien and Lawrence O’Donnell discuss the state of the 2008 Presidential race.
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Sky Radio Network

Robert C. O’Brien discusses domestic and international arbitration.
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