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by Michael Knights
May 17, 2011

Also published in Associated Press
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Michael Knights
Michael Knights

Michael Knights is an Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute and cofounder of the Militia Spotlight platform, which offers in-depth analysis of developments related to Iran-backed militias.

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