Officials from the United States, Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia are scheduled to meet in Istanbul with representatives of the Iranian government to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions. UCLA has experts.

 

James Gelvin, professor of history, is an expert on the social and cultural history of the modern Middle East.

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Meg Sullivan | 310-825-1046 | msullivan@support.ucla.edu

 

Steven Spiegel, director of UCLA's Center for Middle East Development, is a leading expert on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

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Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu

 

Leonard Binder, distinguished professor of political science and past director of the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies, is an internationally known specialist on Middle East politics and Islamic political thought.

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Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu 

 

Russell Burgos, a lecturer in global studies and Middle East and North African studies at UCLA's International Institute, is an expert on international conflict, international security and U.S. policy in the Middle East.

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Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu

Meg Sullivan | 310-825-1046 | msullivan@support.ucla.edu

 

Kal Raustiala, professor of law and director of the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, is an expert on international law and international relations.
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Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu

 

Kantathi Suphamongkhon, a senior fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, is the former foreign minister of Thailand. A longtime diplomat, he also represented Thailand at the United Nations.

Contact:

Suphamongkhon can be reached directly by e-mail at kantathi@ucla.edu.

Media contact:

Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu

 

Gen. Wesley K. Clark (retired), former supreme allied commander of NATO forces in Europe, is a senior fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations. He writes and comments frequently on issues involving U.S. foreign policy and national security.

Media contact:
Ricardo Vazquez | 310-206-3986 | rvazquez@support.ucla.edu

 

Michael Intriligator, professor emeritus of political science, public policy and economics, is an expert on international relations, global security and arms proliferation.

Media contact:

Meg Sullivan | 310-825-1046 | msullivan@support.ucla.edu