A rather unknown but powerful figure in the Middle East, Esmail Ghaani, plays a critical role in the recent escalation of multifaceted tensions across the Middle East. In an article for The Conversation, U-M professor of public policy and counterterrorism expert Javed Ali analyzes Ghaani’s rise and sphere of influence.
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