University of Houston experts are available to address topics related to the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels. For assistance in reaching these experts, please contact University of Houston Media Relations.
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Brandon Rottinghaus, Associate Professor of Political Science, can address how events such as those in Brussels can impact campaign and political rhetoric and affect the U.S. political landscape. Media Contact: Mike Emery, pemery@uh.edu, 713-743-8186 |
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Luis Salinas, Lecturer of Sociology, can discuss how traumatic events provoke extreme reactions from the public. Salinas is bilingual. Media Contact: Mike Emery, pemery@uh.edu, 713-743-8186 |
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Cyrus Contractor, Instructional Assistant Professor of Political Science, can address political Islam, Middle East politics and Shi'a politics. Media Contact: Marisa Ramirez, mrcannon@uh.edu, 713-743-8152 |
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Ryan Kennedy, Assistant Professor of Political Science: His area of expertise includes international energy politics, political terrorism (policy responses to terrorist acts), stability and change in political institutions. Media Contact: Marisa Ramirez, mrcannon@uh.edu, 713-743-8152 |
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Emran El-Badawi, Assistant Professor and Director of Arab Studies Program: El-Badawi has studied in the Middle East and South East Asia. His research areas include Arab intellectual history, early Islamic history and Qur’anic studies. He can talk about campaign rhetoric on Islam, the Middle East and ISIS. Media Contact: Mike Emery, pemery@uh.edu, 713-743-8186 |