The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.
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Associate professor, American University School of International Service
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Professor of Law, American University
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Professor American University School of International Service, American University School of International Service
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Adjunct Professor of Government, School of Public Affairs, American University
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Associate Professor and Director of Arts Management, American University
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Lecturer in Political Science, American University School of International Service
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Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
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Assistant Professor of International Relations, American University
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Provost Associate Professor of Marketing, American University
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Associate Professor of Government, American University School of Public Affairs
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Assistant Professor of Human Rights and Cultural Relations, American University School of International Service
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Research Associate Professor of Physics, American University
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Professor Emeritus of Communication, American University School of Communication
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Assistant Professor of Global Security, American University School of International Service
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Economist, American University