Expertise
U.S. relations with the Islamic world
Background
Past Positions
Director, Middle East Strategy Group, The Aspen Institute (2004-2006); Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University's Maxwell School (2004); Scholar in Residence, American University (2004); Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations (2002-2003); Director of Programs, German Marshall Fund (2000-2002); Professional Staff Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee (1996-1997)
Education
Ph.D., Harvard University, 1997; B.A., University of Virginia, 1987
"While no one can expect one speech to eliminate decades of anger, distrust, and mutual suspicion between the United States and the larger Muslim world, this was a masterful speech. With this speech, President Obama created the possibility for what he described as ‘a new beginning.’"