AboutJames Prince Expertise I can answer questions involving the regional politics, and U.S. foreign policy. Specific topics include; international terrorism, Middle East peace process, regional politics, Syria, Iraq, Israel, Palestinians, corruption, and democracy and reform efforts.
Experience Currently, I am the president of Democracy Council (www.democracycouncil.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting democracy, rule of law, and economic opportunit in emerging countries. Previously, I was a senior professional staff member for the House International Relations Committee and worked in the Middle East Studies department of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Publications Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Daily News, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Times, Newsday, San Francisco Chronicle, Detroit News, Jerusalem Post, Houston Chronicle, Journal of Conflict Studies, Journal of Terrorism Violence and Insurgency, MIlken Institute Review, and the Journal of Current Affairs.
Expert: James Prince Date: 7/15/2008 Subject: Iran and holocaust denial
Question What % of the Iranian population believe the holocaust never happened? Has there ever been a study or survey done in Iran on this issue?
Answer Lorraine, I have never seen any studies. However, it is widely assumed that the vast majority of the Iranian people are not holocaust deniers. The government, led by President Ahmadinajad, have traditionally been more extreme and anti-Semitic. We must remember that during the Shah's time, Israel and Iran were close allies.
