I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of South Asian security with specific knowledge in the areas of South Asia, Islamist militancy and political military affairs. I have published on such topics as insurgency and counterinsurgency, terrorism and counterterrorism, and United States relations with the countries of South Asia. I have testified 11 times on topics such as South Asian security and political military affairs before various Congressional bodies. I have over 20 years of field-based research experience as well as extensive language skills in the areas of South Asia.