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Dr. William B. Quandt, professor of politics at the University of Virginia, visited Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province
On March 1 – 2, Dr. William B. Quandt, professor of politics at the University of Virginia, visited Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and engaged audiences about "Middle East Challenges and Opportunities for the Obama Administration." Audiences included community leaders, minorities, opinion formers, intellectuals, and media personalities. Long renowned as a Middle East expert, Quandt advocated guiding principles for strategic communication and a return to quiet diplomacy.


