Flynt Leverett: American grand strategy in the Middle East

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Channel: Yale University · 2010 · Education

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From 1992 to 2003, Mr. Leverett served as Senior Director for Middle East Affairs at the National Security Council, on the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Staff, and as a CIA Senior Analyst. Mr. Leverett's articles and Op Eds on Iran, other Middle East issues, and global energy affairs have been published in numerous media outlets. We talk with Mr. Leverett about American grand strategy in the Middle East and his judgment that we are on the road to failure in this critical region.

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