Research on popular sentiments in the Middle East - Short interview

The transcript discusses the impact of 9/11 on research priorities, particularly in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of supporting basic research for both scientific and public policy reasons. The speaker, an Iranian American, shares their long-standing interest in the Middle East and concerns about radical Islamism's threat to Western civilization, especially the United States. The speaker reflects on the unexpected magnitude of actions taken by Muslim activists.

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