Iranian-American writer and activist, and founder of AIW, Manda Zand Ervin (second from the left), spoke as a member of the panel organized by Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET). Also on the panel were former Advisor on Islamic Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Harold Rhode (left), Dr. Walid Phares, and writer Ken Timmerman. EMET founder and president Sarah Stern (center) moderated the panel.