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The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Josh Rushing for a presentation on his riveting new book, Mission Al-Jazeera: Build a Bridge, Seek the Truth, Change the World. Published in June of 2007, the book takes readers inside Al-Jazeera, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at this controversial news channel.

Mr. Rushing is currently a correspondent for Al Jazeera International and a military analyst. A 14-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps who held ranks from private to captain, he gained prominence through his role in the documentary Control Room, which featured his struggles as the US military's lead spokesperson to the Arab world during the invasion of Iraq. He has also been featured in GQ, Fast Company magazine, The Village Voice, Mother Jones, and has appeared on The Today Show, Anderson Cooper 360, and on The O'Reilly Factor.