UNIVERSITY NEWS - DECEMBER 2003

MEDIA CONTACT: Kristine M. McGrath
561-297-1168, kmcgrath@fau.edu

FAU Experts On Saddam Hussein, Iraq and Terrorism

BOCA RATON, FL (December 15, 2003) - As the world deals with the capture of Saddam Hussein, several Florida Atlantic University faculty members are available to discuss pertinent issues, including:

Walid Phares. Phares is an associate professor of political science. He is an expert on world politics and Middle East studies. He can discuss the political issues surrounding Iraq and the Iraqi government. He can also address issues regarding terrorism and its affect on the U.S. Phares can be reached at 561-297-3215 (office), 305-283-9253 (cell), phares@fau.edu.

Kenneth Osgood. Osgood is an assistant professor of history. His area of expertise is U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic history. He can discuss how this newest development plays out internationally, and how it may affect U.S. relations with other nations. Osgood can be reached at 561-297-2816 (office), 561-243-9377 (home) or kosgood@fau.edu.

Eric Hanne. Hanne is an assistant professor of history. His area of expertise is Middle East history (medieval and modern history). He can be reach at 561-297-3847 (office), 954-572-0981 (home), or ehanne@fau.edu.

Robert P. Watson. Watson is an associate professor of political science specializing in the presidency and American national politics. He can be reached at 561-297-3210 (office) or rpwatson@fau.edu.

For more information on FAU's faculty experts, contact Aileen Izquierdo or Kristine McGrath in the FAU Office of Media Relations at 561-297-1168.
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