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Book TV at American University: Akbar Ahmed, "The Thistle and the Drone: How America's War on Terror Became a Global War on Tribal Islam"

Akbar Ahmed

About the Program

Akbar Ahmed sat down with Book TV to discuss his latest book, "The Thistle and the Drone," and to weigh in on the recent debate over the use of drones by the Obama administration.  This interview, recorded at American University in Washington, DC, is part of Book TV's College Series.   

About the Authors

Akbar Ahmed

Akbar Ahmed, professor of Islamic Studies in the School of International Service at American University, previously served as Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland.  Amb. Ahmed is also a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution and a visiting professor at the United States Naval Academy.  His books include "Discovering Islam" and "Journey into America." 

 


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Book TV at American University: Akbar Ahmed, "The Thistle and the Drone: How America's War on Terror Became a Global War on Tribal Islam"

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