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Atiya Husain is an assistant professor of sociology and American studies at University of Richmond. She is currently working on a book on the FBI most wanted program, race, and terrorism.
From drone strikes to counterinsurgency efforts, the work of the late historian Nasser Hussain highlights the importance of understanding the mechanics of the War on Terror, not just its effects.
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