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13245. TOURISM AND EGYPTIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Considers prospects and problems in Egypt’s planned reliance on tourism as a linchpin of economic growth and development. Discusses the role of tourism in economic development, traces the history of... (more) |
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13217. POLITICAL INSTABILITY AND THE FAILURE OF THE SUDANESE REGIME. Following a brief background discussion of Sudan's political structure, this report examines the causes of Sudan's chronic political instability and its threatened disintegration. Traces key causal... (more) |
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13215. ALIENATION AND MODERNIZATION IN ARAB SOCIETY: SHE HAS NO PLACE IN PARADISE BY NAWAL EL SAADAWI. This paper explores the theme of alienation in Arab society through a discussion and analysis of Nawal El Saadawi’s (1987) work, "She Has No Place in Paradise." In this novel, Saadawi (1987), an... (more) |
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13207. MUHAMMAD ALI AND THE MODERNIZATION OF EGYPT. Reviews the life and accomplishments of Muhammad Ali (Kavalali Mehmet Ali) Pasha, who ruled Egypt from 1805 to 1848. Critically reviews Muhammad Ali's role in the founding of the modern Egyptian... (more) |
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13188. THE PYRAMID COMPLEX AT GIZA. A discussion of the architectural features of this ancient Egyptian site. Includes a discussion of the Valley Temple, the Sphinx, and the interior and exterior of the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Also... (more) |
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13106. ISRAEL'S DIAMOND INDUSTRY. A discussion of how the cutting and polishing of rough diamonds has become the nation's largest export industry. Includes various reasons for the success of the industry, as well as the role of the... (more) |
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13091. VIEWING MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURE THROUGH WOMEN'S STORIES. This report presents an analysis and critique of two ethnographies of contemporary Middle Eastern culture, Erika Friedl's (1989) Women of Deh Koh: Lives in an Iranian Village and Lila Abu-Lughod's... (more) |
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13079. THE INFLUENCE OF THE ARAB OIL POWERS ON THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT. Thorough summary of Mideast conflicts, written from perspective of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, using Kissingerian 'realist' analysis in plain language. Begins with "structural analysis" of S.A. and... (more) |
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13067. THE ISLAMIC EMPIRE (632-1258 C.E.). The reigns of the caliphs, reasons for success of early conquests, and the economic, religious and social changes that took place during the time. Also describes the "golden age" of the Abbasid... (more) |
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12733. MUSLIM WOMEN: THE STRUGGLE FOR ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION. Following an overview of Islamic doctrine on gender and its implications for women's rights, the analysis profiles and investigates women's role in the economic sector of Muslim societies of the... (more) |
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12723. CURRENT QUESTIONS ON THE STATUS OF JERUSALEM. An even-handed summary of the modern history of the most knotty problem at the heart of the Mid-East tangle: two communities with very strong social/religious/political reasons to claim the same city... (more) |
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12655. EGYPTIAN SANITARY-WARE MARKET AND THE WORLD MARKET. This paper provides an analysis of the Egyptian sanitary-ware industry. The analysis is undertaken from the perspective of Rubex Group, an Egyptian firm engaged in the production of acrylic bath... (more) |
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12649. THE EU-EGYPTIAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EGYPTIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY. This paper provides a brief analysis of the implications of the prospective Egypt-European Union Partnership Agreement for the Egyptian textiles industry. Briefly reviews Egypt's textile export trade... (more) |
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12638. THE EGYPTIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the Egyptian textiles industry. Following a history of the industry and a discussion of the components and structure of the industry, the analysis... (more) |
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12579. ISLAM AND GENDER: STRUGGLES IN THE POST-MODERNIST WORLD. This paper provides a survey overview and analysis of Muslim nations' struggle to deal with the "women question" in a post-modernist world where Islamic ideology and traditionalism confronts economic,... (more) |
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12578. THE ISLAMIC THREAT: MYTH OR REALITY? BY JOHN ESPOSITO. Actually, a summary of a small portion of this book, comparing the "first generation" of Islamic modernists (Al-Afghani, M. Abduh and M. Igbal) who became prominent after the 1880's. with a later... (more) |
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12556. ANALYSIS OF THE PERSIAN GULF USING THE BALANCE OF POWER THEORY. Discusses the roles of Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and other nations. Also discusses U.S. interests, and the failed use of a "dual containment" policy in the region. Argues instead for an integrative,... (more) |
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12553. SAUDI ARABIAN POLICY TOWARDS REFUGEES. Examines Saudi foreign policy on refugees from the larger perspective of overall Saudi foreign policy concerns. In an attempt to understand and identify Saudi refugee policy (given that formal policy... (more) |
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12550. DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR. How the war and its leaders were conceptualized by U.S. politicians and the media. Discusses how Saddam was depicted as an evil "power mad bully," while Bush was depicted as a benevolent protector.... (more) |
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12437. THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) AND THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC). This paper compares and contrasts the history, development, organizational structure and function, and successes/failures of the EU and GCC. Basis of similarity include an attempt to secure... (more) |
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12429. RUSSIAN-TURKISH TRADE AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS. Provides an overview and analysis of Russo-Turkish trade and economic relations in the post-communist era. Profiles the historical and current volume and composition of trade and considers the... (more) |
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12379. ARAB MANAGEMENT: CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA. This paper presents an overview and analysis of the Arabian style of management as exemplified by Saudi Arabian businesses. The Arab management style is compared and contrasted to the American style,... (more) |
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12296. DEFENDING THE KINGDOM: SAUDI DEFENSE STRATEGY SINCE THE GULF WAR. This paper examines Saudi Arabia defense strategy and issues since the Gulf War. The analysis begins with an overview and historical background of Saudi security issues in the aftermath of the Gulf... (more) |
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12295. THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF LABOR EXPORTING IN THE MIDDLE EAST: THE CASE OF EGYPT. This paper examines the dynamics of the Arab Middle Eastern labor market, considering the cost and benefits of labor exporting from the perspective of the single biggest exporter in the inter-Middle... (more) |
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12291. COMPARISONS IN DECLINE: THE MANCHU EMPIRE AND THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. This paper compares the internal and external factors in the decline of two great empires – the Manchu Empire of China and the Ottoman Empire of Anatolia. The paper argues that internal factors were... (more) |
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12275. MEMED, MY HAWK BY YASHAR KEMAL. This paper treats Kemal's novel, which explores the lives of hill villagers in Southern Turkey in the late 1930's, as a social document. The analysis explores the relationship between the landlord and... (more) |
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12262. SAUDI ARABIA: A PRESCRIPTION FOR DEFENSE, 1997-2002. This paper seeks to address Saudi Arabia's future defense planning needs through a presentation of a mid-range defense "prescription" covering the period 1997 through 2002. The investigation begins... (more) |
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12261. THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION OF 1952. This paper presents an analysis and assessment of the Egyptian Revolution, examining factors and forces leading to revolution; looking at the scope of the revolution itself, assessing the impact of... (more) |
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12252. U.S.-SAUDI RELATIONS. An analysis of recent (since the Gulf War) relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, which considers the impact and implications of the Gulf War, Saudi domestic instability, bombings of American... (more) |
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12233. THE SHAHNAMAH OF FERDOWSI (BOOK OF KINGS). Looks at the Persian "Book of Kings" as a source of moral instruction, general education, and historical record. The author's unique combination of myth, epic and history in a national epic poem is... (more) |
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12210. THE HISTORY OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. This paper presents a political and historical profile of the Ottoman Empire, considering its scope and composition, focus on jihad, administration, obligations of subjects, economy, and position on... (more) |
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12113. SMALL BUSINESS IN EGYPT. Investigates the role of the small business and entrepreneurial sector in Egypt. Following an overview of the macroenvironment, the analysis investigates the status of Egyptian small business in... (more) |
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12101. THE CAUSES OF THE IRANIAN REVOLUTION OF 1979. Discusses five major causes of the revolution: 1) Dissatisfaction of the Iranian people with the Shah's modernization efforts; 2) the Shah's authoritarian government; 3) disenchantment with the... (more) |
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12100. THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN SAUDI ARABIA AND OTHER PERSIAN GULF STATES. Discusses such problems as disputes among Saudi Arabia's royal family, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and terrorism, the discontent of the people and calls for increased democracy, territorial... (more) |
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12088. OIL AND ISLAM. This term paper traces the convergence between oil and the Islamic religion in the Middle East. Considers the Islamic world's view of its own oil wealth; outlines the rise of OPEC; profiles the... (more) |
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12087. ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM IN NORTH AND EAST AFRICA. Analyzes recent conflicts in the region caused by the rise of Islamic movements in Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Chad, and by the rise of an Islamist government in Sudan. Also discusses warfare among... (more) |
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12086. SUNNI AND SHIITE APPROACHES TO ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM. Discusses how the basic differences between the two sects arose because of a dispute over leadership. Also discusses the various reasons why Sunni Islamists are more moderate in their approach... (more) |
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12085. ISLAMIC DEMOCRACY. This paper examines the proposition that there are several principles or institutions built into the traditions of Islam that provide a basis for an Islamic form of democracy. Considers the ideas of... (more) |
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12076. ROLE OF THE URBAN LOWER MIDDLE CLASS IN THE ISLAMIC MOVEMENTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST. Discusses the two main arguments that explain why the urban lower middle class is the social basis for Islamic movements: the culturalist perspective (behavior is caused by cultural beliefs) and the... (more) |
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11953. THE ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY OF JAMAL AD-DIN AL-AFGHANI. Discusses a variety of interpretations about Afghani's beliefs about Western Philosophy and Islamic religion. 7 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic... (more) |
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11939. OPEC PRICING & PRODUCTION POLICIES. Reviews OPEC pricing and production strategies since the organization's inception in 1960. Projects future scenarios in world oil supply/demand balances. Identifies key reasons behind policy failure... (more) |
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11906. PRE-EMPTIVE DIPLOMACY IN MIDDLE EASTERN AFFAIRS: THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE UNITED STATES, 1977-94. Thoroughly examines the use of pre-emptive diplomacy in Israeli-Arab wars, the Iran-Iraq War, the U.S.-Kuwait War, and consequent peace conferences with the U.N. 30 pages, 60 footnotes, 55... (more) |
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11867. ATATURK & TURKEY'S WESTERNIZATION. Investigation and analysis of Kemal Ataturk's enduring legacy of secularization and democratization in Turkey. Profiles Ataturk's early life, ideology, and military career. Considers the degree of... (more) |
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11854. THE SUCCESS OF THE SAUDI PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY. Explores the international economics of the success of the Saudi petrochemical industry and considers whether or not the Saudi industry would have been successful without key subsidies. Profiles the... (more) |
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11710. THE WEST'S POLICY TOWARD OPEC. Analyzes policy options of the U.S. and its allies towards OPEC. Depicts current U.S. policy toward OPEC as based on the dual objective of support for the moderating influence of Saudi Arabia and... (more) |
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11707. CREATING CONSENSUS AND WAGING WAR: ISSUES IN THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SAUDI ARABIA. See Section 25D. 12 pages, 23 footnotes, 12 bibliographic... (more) |
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11707. CREATING CONSENSUS AND WAGING WAR: ISSUES IN THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SAUDI ARABIA. Traces Saudi Arabia's development as a nation, from the era of nomadic warfare in the early 20th century, to its emergence as an independent state under Ibn Saud, its position during World War I,... (more) |
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11702. THE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT IN THE 1990S: END-GAME OR ENDLESS WAR? The paper provides an overview of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, summarizing its evolution and the central issues of land and religion, discussing the role and position of both parties during the... (more) |
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11613. THE IRAQI INVASION OF KUWAIT IN INTERNATIONAL THEORY. Thorough analysis of the invasion and war, with summary of events, in terms of realist, neorealist and pluralism schools of political science/international relations and analysis, arguing that Iraq's... (more) |
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11609. THE CIVIL WAR IN AFGHANISTAN. Brief overview of the Afghan political scene in the mid-1990s. Covers the 1993 accords, Taliban movement, the role and attitude of foreign powers. 6 pages, 19 footnotes, 12 bibliographic... (more) |
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11461. ANNIHILATION OR ASSIMILATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS IN THE ARAB-ISRAELI PEACE PROCESS. Examines the social assimilation vs. annihilation argument from the perspective of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the ongoing peace process, and the influence of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. ... (more) |
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11458. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN SAUDI ARABIA. Presents an overview and analysis of environmental concerns and issues in Saudi Arabia. Considers both the catastrophic-created threats (taking the Gulf War as a case in point) to the Saudi... (more) |
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11451. ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY. Exhaustive survey of Islamic calligraphy, both as an art form, and as a religious devotion. Covers pre-Islamic status of Arabic writing, association of writing with the Qur'an, various cultural... (more) |
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11401. THE WAR POWERS ACT IN THE 1980S. Review of the application of the War Powers Act in various crises of the Middle East and Iran-Iraq War, with a basic review of its history and much attention to structural-situational conflict of... (more) |
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11258. WHY DID SADDAM HUSSEIN INVADE KUWAIT? Holds that the reasons for Iraq's invasion of Kuwait include Saddam Hussein's desire for pan-Arab leadership and the need to be prepared to continue the fight against Iran. But holds that economic... (more) |
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11257. LEBANON: MOVING BEYOND CIVIL WAR. Provides an overview and analysis of the political, economic and military position of Lebanon in its post-civil war period., Reviews the causes and consequences of the 15-year Lebanese civil war and... (more) |
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11252. US-ISRAELI RELATIONS IN THE POST COLD WAR ERA. Looks at U.S.-Israeli relations following the collapse of communism and hence the threat of Soviet hegemony in the Middle East. Contends that America, under Bush, began to shift away from its close... (more) |
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11234. DEMOCRACY IN SAUDI ARABIA. See Section 25D. 22 pages, 53 footnotes, 12 bibliographic... (more) |
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11234. DEMOCRACY IN SAUDI ARABIA. History of Saudi regime, nature of rentier states, democratic initiatives in SA, and chances of democracy in future. Efforts of Saudi family to maintain power by establishing leadership position in... (more) |
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11224. IRAN-IRAQ WAR. See Section 25D. 25 pages, 46 footnotes, 13 bibliographic... (more) |
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11224. IRAN-IRAQ WAR. Origins of the historical conflict between the two nations (including Shiite/Suni and Arab/non-Arab conflicts) and immediate causes of the war (including oil fields, access to gulf). Argues that the... (more) |
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11222. BOOK REVIEW OF IN THE NAME OF GOD BY ROBIN WRIGHT Detailed summary and critique of Wright's account of Iran between 1979 and 1989. Criticizes the book for failing to account for the appeal of Khomeini, the thoughts and personalities of the Shah and... (more) |
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11188. ECONOMIC PROFILE: SAUDI ARABIA. A comprehensive portrait of doing business in Saudi Arabia, from the perspective of a foreign business. Includes an analysis of the Saudi economy, politics, social-cultural structure, and... (more) |
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11164. ENRICO MATTTEI AND THE INTERNATIONAL OIL INDUSTRY. Biography of the manager of Italy's nationalized energy industry who was one of the great entrepreneurs and leaders of the Italian Economic Miracle. Views the development of the company, its... (more) |
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11163. ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE IN CAIRO (641 THROUGH MIDDLE AGES). From the founding of the city by Arab invaders up to the Ottoman Empire. History of the four cities that were the basis for modern Cairo and of public architecture built by the foreign conquerors... (more) |
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11123. WOMEN AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SAUDI ARABIA. The status of women in Saudi Arabia is analyzed from the perspective of U.S. civil rights, U.N. conventions on human rights, and regional and ethnic customs concerning women in society. 12 pages, 12... (more) |
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11104. MAJOR OPPONENTS TO THE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI PEACE TREATY OF 1993. Major hardline opposition to the PLO-Israeli peace pact is analyzed; Fatah factions, Hamas and Islamic fundamentalists, and Israeli settlers and Zionist groups are briefly profiled. 8 pages, 10... (more) |
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11097. SHI'ISM AND IRANIAN NATIONALISM. Examines the origins and political ambitions of Shi'ism from the seventh century to the time of the 1979 revolution. Iranian nationalism's roots in the ancient Persian empire, and the more universal... (more) |
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11088. JEWISH CULTURE AND HISTORY- THE EXILE FROM ISRAEL TO THE PRESENT. Considers the roles of religion, society structure, and persecution in formation of culture. Discusses Jewish interaction with other cultures, detailing prejudice and persecution over the centuries,... (more) |
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10688. SUEZ AND KUWAIT: AMERICAN AND SOVIET POLICY IN TWO MIDDLE EAST CRISES. Discusses two international crises where the United States and the Soviet Union were on the same side. Describes U.S. and Soviet relations and their policies toward the Third World. 17 pages, 7... (more) |
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10675. TREATING KUWAITI STUDENTS AFTER THE GULF WAR. A comprehensive treatment. Beginning with a survey of literature on children and war, the paper details short and long-term symptoms. A theoretical basis for treatment (based on a diagnosis of Post... (more) |
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10619. UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY IN THE ARAB NATION-STATES. This paper presents a mock policy memo addressed to Bill Clinton providing a brief overview of the Arab states' system focusing on Saudi Arabia and Iraq as paradigms for the conflicting trends of... (more) |
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10582. U.S. MILITARY AND STRATEGIC ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Examines the military doctrine and strategic planning of USCENTCOM for the Middle East region in the coming region decade. Changing threats and enduring concerns of U.S. military in the area are... (more) |
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10581. THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD: THE EVOLUTION OF THE IRANIAN REVOLUTION. An extensive paper that includes the conditions in Iran prior to the revolution, the nature of the revolution itself, and the Ayatollah Khomeini and the Islamic republic. 35 pages, 41 footnotes, 14... (more) |
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10568. THE SAUDI PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY. Details main products, current development projects, marketing strategies, and key industry strengths of SABIC and the Saudi petrochemical market. Includes an analysis of its importance to Saudi... (more) |
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10565. ARABS AND AMERICAN MEDIA COVERAGE. Investigates the US medias coverage and portrayal of Arab issues and Arab persons. Considers media bias (and reasons behind the bias) in coverage of the Arab-Israeli conflict, with particular focus... (more) |
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10557. LANGUAGE AS A SOCIAL FORCE: EDWARD W. SAID'S ORIENTALISM. The paper discusses how Said uses Foucault's conception that language is an interpretive and social force to critique Western scholarship as creating a self-serving misrepresentation of the Orient... (more) |
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10550. MOHAMMAD REZA PAHLAVI: A PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY OF THE SHAH OF IRAN. Making the case that it was primarily the character of the Shah which led to his downfall, this paper discusses his childhood environment, his plans for Iran, his character and public policy, and... (more) |
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10527. GOYA AND THE SPANISH TRADITION. Considers whether the painter was an iconoclast or a bearer of the mainstream Spanish tradition in art. His political views and diversity of styles are finally held to be characteristically Spanish. ... (more) |
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10473. A REVIEW OF "THE ROAD TO MECCA" BY MUHAMMAD ASAD. Summary and review of this autobiography which tells the story of a European's conversion to Islam and his integration into Muslim life. Includes a discussion of Islamic themes found in the book. 6... (more) |
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10468. THE ISRAELI-ARAB CONFLICT: RENEWED PROSPECTS FOR A HOLY WAR. Assesses the move towards Islamic fundamentalism among Arab citizens of Israel and the Palestinian Arabs in the occupied territories. Following a review of the Islamic fundamentalist position within... (more) |
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10464. "THE ROAD TO MECCA" BY MUHAMMAD ASAD. A European discovers Islam and relates his experiences. The paper suggests Asad also wishes to correct misinformed and biased Western accounts of Islam. Asad is seen to emphasize the integration of... (more) |
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10463. REVIEW OF "THE DISINHERITED" BY FAWAZ TURKI. A Palestinian describes his experiences and the Palestinian cause. The review suggests Turki's story provides valuable examples of constructive uses of alienation. 6 pages, 5 footnotes, 1... (more) |
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10380. IRAQ UNDER SADDAM HUSSEIN. An analysis of Hussein's leadership in the Baathist Party in Iraq from 1968 to the present. Examination of his role in the Gulf War and a discussion of his failure to develop broad-based Arab support... (more) |
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10375. ISRAEL'S ROLE IN THE GULF WAR KUWAIT CRISIS. Israel's decision to refrain from retaliation against Iraqi missile attacks in the 1991 war is analyzed. Israel is said to have made an obvious choice since it had nothing to gain and everything to... (more) |
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10372. ISLAM AND POLITICS. A study of the "Islamic resurgence" in the Middle East, its connection with Arab politics, its influence on Arab-Western relations, and its effect on Western perceptions of Islamic peoples. Traces... (more) |
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10371. ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM AND MODERNISM. The opposing movements of Islamic fundamentalism and modernism are seen as two sides of the same religious tendency. The question of whether or not Islamic reform and revival are basically opposed to... (more) |
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10361. THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL. Looks at the six-member coalition of pro-Western Gulf states. The GCC's role in the Iran-Iraq and Kuwait wars is assessed, and the importance of environmental and assistance programs for its political... (more) |
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10321. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Following a brief discussion of the importance of employee performance appraisals and their central objectives, the paper discusses some of the major problems with traditional approaches and presents... (more) |
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10320. THE UN POSITION ON IRAQ'S INVASION OF KUWAIT. Chronicles and discusses the U.N. position on Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Traces pertinent U.N. Security Council Resolutions, beginning with Resolution 660 (August 2, 1990), and continuing through... (more) |
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10313. GATT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND INDIA. Discusses GATT's (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade history, goals, and effectiveness; the problem with intellectual property rights (IPRs), especially with respect to pharmaceuticals -- how they... (more) |
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10311. OUTSIDE POWER INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT. The roles of the two superpowers and various Third World states in the series of Arab-Israeli wars are examined. U.S. and Soviet influence on the belligerents is compared. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4... (more) |
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10300. THE UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN THE SINAI, 1967. A comprehensive review of the role of the UNEF in Sinai from 1956 to 1967, focusing on the motives and rationales behind Nasser's eviction of the UN troops. Looks at the UN mandate for peacekeeping,... (more) |
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10297. THE CHANGING STATUS OF WOMEN IN THE MUSLIM MIDDLE EAST. This paper presents an overview and analysis of the changing status of women in the Islamic countries of the Middle East with a focus on the developments since 1955. An overview of traditional... (more) |
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10293. "THE VANISHED IMAM" BY FOUAD AJAMI. A Lebanese Shi'ite's account of the life and times of Shi'ite cleric Musa al Sadr is reviewed; the mysterious disappearance of the Imam is compared to the fate of the Shia people in Lebanon. 5 pages,... (more) |
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10292. AMAL AND THE SHI'A: STRUGGLE FOR THE SOUL OF LEBANON BY AUGUSTUS RICHARD NORTON. Summary review and analysis of this book which traces the formation and evolution of Lebanese Shi'a politicalization through the vehicle of the Hakarat Amal (Movement of Hope), the Southern Lebanese... (more) |
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10291. THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN THE ISLAMIC MIDDLE EAST. Overview of traditional and modern role/status of Moslem women; suggests that Islamic women are emerging as a social and political force. 18 pages, 35 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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10289. ARAB-ISLAMIC INFLUENCES IN LATIN AMERICA. A study of Arab-Islamic influences on Latin America beginning with Islamic influences on the cultures of Spain and Portugal in the Middle Ages up to the present-day influences on Latin American... (more) |
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$133
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10286. EXTRA-REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE KUWAITI OIL FIRES. Examines the potential and observed effects to-date of the Kuwaiti oil fires outside of the immediate Gulf region with a focus on the effects on the Indian monsoon. Following a brief overview of the... (more) |
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$70
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10284. THE HAJJ. The rituals and practices of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca are described. Historical origins and modern changes are noted. 6 pages, 14 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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$42
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