Newswise — As the first State of the Union address approaches, University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to offer expertise on U.S. politics, the Obama administration and terrorism.

Terrorism, Counterterrorism and Political Extremism Ami PedahzurAssociate Professor, Department of Government

As the situation continues to develop in Yemen and the nation’s attention is refocused on international terrorism, Pedahzur is available to comment on the challenge of terrorism domestically and abroad. He is an expert on terrorism, counterterrorism and political extremism. His books include “Suicide Terrorism,” “The Israeli Secret Services and the Struggle Against Terrorism,” and “Jewish Terrorism in Israel.”

National Politics and the U.S. Presidency Bruce BuchananProfessor, Department of Government

Buchanan specializes in presidential and American politics, American institutions, public policy and political behavior. He is available to comment on U.S. politics and the Obama administration. His books include "The Presidential Experience," "The Citizen's Presidency," "Electing A President" and "Presidential Campaign Quality."

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