Inside Story Americas: US Political Fallout of Embassy Attacks Grows

September 13, 2012 from Al Jazeera English

The attack on the American consulate in Libya which left four people dead, as well as violent protests at US embassies in Egypt, Yemen, and elsewhere have raised questions about US foreign policy in the Middle East and sparked discussions on freedom of speech and expression. So how will the incident impact the presidential election and the future of US politics? Inside Story Americas discusses with guests Hillary Mann Leverett, Jonathan Brown, and Glenn Greenwald.

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