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David Byrd

Fellow, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology

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Bryan Clark

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology

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Michael Doran

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

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Senior Fellow

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Senior Fellow and Director, Initiative on American Energy Security

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