Since 2003 Shia-Sunni conflict has emerged as a major divide in Middle East politics, and radically changed the regional context for U.S. policy. Sectarian violence is no longer just limited to Iraq,…

presented before the United States Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Room 342, Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. Hearing on “Weak Links: Asses…

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Written Testimony beforea joint hearing of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Informationandthe U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on BorderSecurity…