Brandon Friedman is a Research Fellow at the Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University. His recent publications include: Engagement, Diplomacy, and Iran's Nuclear Program and The Geopolitical Dimension of Sunni-Shi'i Sectarianism in the Middle East (co-authored with Professor Uzi Rabi). Prior to beginning his academic career Mr. Friedman spent more than eight years working on complex fraud and international corruption matters, including searching for hidden financial assets.