Frederic Pearson, director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and professor of Political Science, is an expert on the latest factional fighting between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah, and related issues of international relations.
Contact: (313) 577-2150 or (313) 577-3453.

Professor Pearson says the current spread of violence to Lebanon is a “danger indicative of a possible regional destabilization that plays into the hands of extremist groups. The United States and the west need to take positive action to contain the violence.”

Richard Chasdi, adjunct assistant professor, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, is an expert in terrorism, international relations and Middle East disputes.
Contact: (313) 577-2150 or (313) 577-3453.

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