I think it is interesting to observe that the Minerva Initiative was established by Secretary Gates I think with the realization that a better understanding of extremist ideologies in the world today need the attention of the Department of Defense.
Notes the establishment of the Minerva Initiative for understanding extremist ideologies.
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