Thomas Mattair on the Passing of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

  • Middle East Policy

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Al Jazeera’s Behind the News program interviewed Dr. Thomas R. Mattair, the executive director of the Middle East Policy Council, on the consequences of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). The controversial bill, recently passed by the U.S. Congress, overrode President Obama’s veto for the first time. The interview, conducted in Arabic, can be viewed on Al Jazeera.net, or by clicking the image below.

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  • Middle East Policy

    Middle East Policy has been one of the world’s most cited publications on the region since its inception in 1982, and our Breaking Analysis series makes high-quality, diverse analysis available to a broader audience.

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