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18755. THE CULTURE OF THE UAE This paper analyzes the culture of the UAE by using Trompenaar’s six dimensions (universalism versus particularism, individualism versus collectivism, neutral versus affective relationships, specific... (more) |
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18683. ARTICLE REVIEW: “ETHICAL CONSISTENCY IN MANAGERIAL DECISIONS.” This paper reviews a 2008 article from the journal Ethics & Behavior, entitled “Ethical Consistency in Managerial Decisions” (by Hopkins, et al.). The article is concerned with a study of differences... (more) |
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18547. THE PYRAMIDS OF ANCIENT EGYPT. This paper discusses the historical development of the Egyptian pyramids and the modern-day speculations about how they were built. The paper also argues that the size and shape of the most famous... (more) |
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18546. SUICIDE TERRORISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST. This paper is concerned with suicide terrorism, with an emphasis on the problem as it exists in the Middle East. Suicide terrorism is perpetrated by terrorist organizations, in reaction to the... (more) |
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18365. SAUDI ARABIA: MODERN REFORM, ENDURING STABILITY HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 709042. This paper provides a Berkeley Research case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Richard H.K. Vietor and Nicole Forrest on economic development and modernization... (more) |
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18364. DUBAI: GLOBAL ECONOMY HARVARD BUSINESS CASE STUDY 709043. This paper provides a Berkeley Research case analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School case study by Richard H.K. Vietor and Nicole Forrest on economic development strategy in Dubai,... (more) |
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18328. JEWISH FAMILIES IN ISRAEL AND THE UNITED STATES. This paper compares Jewish families in Israel and the U.S. in terms of demographic factors, marriage and divorce patterns, family structure, and relationships within the family. There are... (more) |
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18232. THE IMPACT OF TERRORISM ON BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. This paper describes the negative impact of terrorism and the threat of terrorism on foreign investment, tourism, airlines, oil prices, consumerism, and economic growth in the Middle East. There is... (more) |
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18218. PARVANA’S JOURNEY (DEBORAH ELLIS). This paper reviews Parvana’s Journey, a book for young readers, which is concerned with the experiences of a 13-year-old girl and her companions in war-torn Afghanistan. The book is recommended... (more) |
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18203. SUICIDE TERRORISM. This paper provides an overview and analysis of suicide terrorism. Following a discussion of the definition of suicide terrorism, the paper traces the history of suicide terrorism from ancient times... (more) |
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18176. THE BANGLADESHI IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED STATES. This term paper provides a profile and ethnography of Bangladeshi immigrants in the United States. The essay traces the history of Bangladeshi immigration, describes their geographical distribution,... (more) |
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17753. TURKEY’S PLANNED ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU). Based on a review of both primary (European Commission and European Council documents related to Turkey’s accession, statements and speeches by principals involved in the negotiations) and secondary... (more) |
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17619. “VERNACULAR POLITICS” AND ‘LOW-KEY POLITICS” AS FOUND IN TWO AREAS OF THE MIDDLE EAST. This paper compares and contrasts discussions in two books concerned with local-level politics in the Middle East: 1) Low-Key Politics by Richard T. Antoun examines political practices and behaviors... (more) |
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17603. BEFORE TALIBAN BY DAVID B. EDWARDS. This paper provides a critical review and analysis of Edwards’ book which seeks to uncover the circumstances that led to the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and focuses on Afghan politics and... (more) |
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17505. JORDAN & MOROCCO: A PROFILE OF TWO MIDDLE EASTERN MONARCHIES. This paper provides a profile of the constitutional monarchies in Morocco and Jordan, tracing the history of the monarchy in each state, describing the political structure, and considering the power... (more) |
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17459. DOES WESTERNIZATION EQUAL MODERNITY? THE CASE OF TURKEY. Eighty-two years ago, Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, set Turkey on a course of Westernization intended to bring Turkey into the modern era. Looking at the case of Turkey, this... (more) |
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17447. WHAT HAPPENED AT ABU GHRAIB? A SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVE. This brief essay argues that U.S. soldiers’ abuse of Iraqi prisoners held at Abu Ghraib is not surprising from the perspective of social psychology. The soldier guards at Abu Ghraib were not very... (more) |
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17443. TURKEY AND THE EUROPEAN UNION. This paper presents an overview and analysis of Turkey’s planned accession to full membership in the European Union (EU). The history of EU-Turkish relations and Turkey’s bid for membership in the EU... (more) |
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17440. INTERCULTURAL TEAM BUILDING. This paper compares and contrasts Middle Eastern and Western cultures and considers how team building between the two cultures can be achieved. In considering Middle Eastern culture, this paper... (more) |
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17398. THE SCOPE AND LIMITS OF MEDIA POWER. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the scope and limits of media power in modern societies. The first section provides theoretical background, defining and describing power as it applies... (more) |
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17396. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE EU AND POST-WAR LEBANON. This paper profiles and analyzes the economic, political, and social relations between the European Union (EU) and Lebanon in the years following the end of the Lebanese Civil War through the present... (more) |
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17386. INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION OF AT&T BROADBAND TO KUWAIT: COUNTRY RISK ASSESSMENT & BUSINESS PLAN. This paper presents a country/market risk analysis and business plan for AT&T Broadband expansion into Kuwait. The investigation begins with a country risk analysis, looking at the economic,... (more) |
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17255. TERRORISM AND THE FOREIGN POLICIES OF LIBYA, TURKEY & SAUDI ARABIA. This paper provides a comparative overview and analysis of the foreign policies of three Muslim countries – Turkey, Libya, and Saudi Arabia – with respect to the global issue of terrorism. Following... (more) |
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17210. KIM JONG IL: NORTH KOREA'S 'DEAR LEADER'. This paper provides a brief biography of North Korea’s enigmatic leader, President Kim Jong Il. The paper profiles Kim’s early life, traces Kim’s rise to power; discusses the role of the hereditary... (more) |
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17141. GLOBALIZATION AND KUWAIT. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the meaning and processes of globalization in Kuwait. Following a discussion of the meaning of the term and an overview of the major forces... (more) |
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17137. DO NATIONAL MEDIA STILL MATTER? Drawing on examples from the U.S., U.K., and countries of the Middle East, this paper considers the issue of whether or not national media still matter in this era of globalization. The analysis... (more) |
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17015. THE COLLAPSE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. This paper discusses the economic and political problems of the Ottoman Empire, the desire of European powers to divide up its territories, the Sykes-Pinchot Agreement, the Balfour Declaration, the... (more) |
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17014. THE OTTOMAN TANZIMAT. The Ottoman Empire underwent a period of reform between 1839-1878 (called the Tanzimat, or the reorganization), during which various social, political, and economic improvements were made. This... (more) |
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17013. THE REFORM EFFORTS OF MUHAMMAD ALI, PASHA OF EGYPT. In early nineteenth century, Egypt was a semi-autonomous state within the Ottoman Empire. At that time, Egypt’s leader, Muhammad Ali, instituted a series of modernizing reforms. This paper examines... (more) |
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15983. THE RISE OF RABBINIC JUDAISM. Discusses the historical and social context in which Rabbinic Judaism arose. Topics include Jewish cultural identity, the Roman occupation of Palestine, the failed Jewish revolt, and competition... (more) |
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15930. ISRAEL: A COUNTRY SURVEY. This paper presents an overview of the country of Israel. Provides a general survey of Israel’s geography and climate, historical background, population and society, economy, arts and culture. 11... (more) |
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15919. ARAB IMMIGRANTS IN GREECE. This is an exploratory study, based on observations and interviews, and grounded in the immigrant assimilation theory of Ruth Johnston, that addresses the assimilation of Arab migrants in Athens,... (more) |
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15900. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT. This paper argues that U.S. foreign policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been inconsistent and thus ineffective in the effort to attain peace. In this regard, the U.S. needs to take a... (more) |
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15878. ARCHAELOGICAL EXCAVATIONS AT PETRA. This paper examines the evidence from the excavations at Petra regarding the roles played by hydraulic systems and trade in the success of the Nabataeans, who occupied the site from the 6th century... (more) |
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15873. THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT. This paper discusses the roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, its historical development, and the efforts that have been made to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. Argues that the problem... (more) |
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15829. MECCA COLA. This paper provides an overview of the social and political implications of Mecca Cola, an alternative to Coca-Cola which is popular among Arabic consumers in Europe and the Middle East. Argues that... (more) |
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15827. INTERNAL CONFLICTS IN THE SOCIETY OF ISRAEL. This paper explores internal conflicts in Israeli society, including religious versus secular views, right-wingers versus left-wingers, differing opinions of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews, and efforts... (more) |
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15807. REASONS FOR THE US ATTACK ON IRAQ IN MARCH 2003. Compares the view of George Soros (the war was due mainly to political and economic reasons) with the view of Thomas Barnett (the war was due mainly to military and security reasons). Concludes that... (more) |
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15791. MUSLIMS IN AMERICA. Traces the history and contemporary development and spread of the Islamic faith in the U.S. Describes the total population size, racial/ethnic background, geographical dispersion, and SES of... (more) |
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15782. ARABS IN AMERICAN FILM. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the depiction of Arabs in American film, from Pepe le Moko (1936) to True Lies (1994). Argues that in earlier times, the distorted and biased... (more) |
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15768. THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN PALESTINE. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the history and current status of the education system in Palestine, focusing on the West Bank and Gaza. The analysis traces the history of the system,... (more) |
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15730. PROPOSAL FOR A HISTORY OF THE CAMP DAVID ACCORDS. This paper describes a proposed book on the 1978 agreement and its failure to lead to negotiations for Palestinian self-rule. The perspective of the study is that of a historian who is Arab-American,... (more) |
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15697. ISRAEL'S WATER CRISIS AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO REGIONAL CONFLICT. This paper provides a sociological perspective on Israel's current water crisis, examining the scope of the problem and focusing on the effect of Israel's water problem on it relations with Arab... (more) |
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15694. DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM: THE MILITARY HISTORY OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR OF 1990-91. This paper provides a retrospective overview and analysis of Desert Shield-Desert Storm. The analysis focuses on logistical aspects of the operation (scope of the challenge, problems associated with... (more) |
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15679. THE FREE OFFICERS MILITARY COUP OF 1952. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the history, objectives, scope, accomplishments and implications of the Free Officers' movement of 1952. The analysis draws on English-language primary... (more) |
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15678. MARYAM (MARY) IN THE QUR'AN AND IN ISLAMIC TRADITION. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the significance and depiction of Maryam (Mary) in the Qur'an and in Islamic doctrine, and its comparison with Mary in Christian doctrine. The analysis... (more) |
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15673. WESTERN MEDIA PORTRAYALS OF ARABS AND MUSLIMS DURING THE GULF WAR CRISIS OF 1990/91. This paper examines the media-filtered American interpretations of the Arab world through an analysis of Western (mainly U.S.) media portrayals and interpretations of Arabs and Muslims in general, and... (more) |
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15652. A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE ISLAMIC FAITH. This investigation provides a multi-dimensional, blended perspective on the Islamic faith drawing on elements from the three major sociological paradigms of structural-functionalism (functionalism),... (more) |
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15637. ARABS AND ARABIA IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY: THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN TRAVELER. This paper examines European perceptions of Arabs and the Middle East in the early 20th Century through the lens of three early European Arabists: T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), Gertrude... (more) |
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15580. MILITARY HISTORY: OPERATION DESERT STORM AND THE USE OF INFORMATION WARFARE. This paper discusses how Desert Storm was a turning point in the use of Information Warfare (IW). The operation was the first major testing of information-based weapons, strategies and tactics. In... (more) |
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15564. OATHS IN THE QUR'AN. The oaths have been interpreted in different ways; for example, they provide a sense of solemnity, they evoke reverence and awe for the spiritual in nature, and they draw attention to certain phrases... (more) |
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15563. MARRIAGE IN ISLAM AND THE WEST. Both cultures view marriage as important to the social order, forbid marriage between blood relations, and advocate similar sex roles for husbands and wives. However, Islam places more emphasis on... (more) |
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15503. SOURCES OF FIGURAL IMAGERY IN ISLAMIC ART. Three examples of Islamic art depicting figures are discussed: Samarra art, Fatimid luster pottery and the city walls of Konya. It is shown that classical culture and location traditions influenced... (more) |
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15502. ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY. Discusses the reasons for the importance of Arabic letters and Qur'anic phrases in Islamic art and culture, including the view that such writing represents the visual expression of the Word of God. ... (more) |
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15499. INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM: FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE EAST. This paper provides an overview and analysis of international terrorism, with a focus on Middle Eastern terrorist groups (including Al-Qaida, Hamas, Hizbollah and the Egyptian Jihad) and the U.S. and... (more) |
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15498. THE TALIBAN AND AFGHANISTAN. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the Taliban and their use of Islamic fundamentalism to influence and control the people of Afghanistan. Following a brief background overview of... (more) |
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15496. BIN LADEN AND THE AL QAEDA TERRORIST NETWORK. A profile of the terrorist group believed to be responsible for the September 11th attacks. The analysis includes a review of the history of Al Qaeda and its leader, including an exploration of the... (more) |
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15488. SAUDI ARABIA AND ISLAMIC LAW. Discusses the development of Islamic law in the country, and the dominance of the relatively strict views of Wahhabism and the Hanbali school. Also addresses the criticisms of Western observers,... (more) |
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15487. ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION. An overview of the civilization, including a discussion of the role of the Nile River and other natural resources. Also discusses the art and religious beliefs of the Egyptians, and notes that... (more) |
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15452. MULTIPLE VIEWS OF ARAB FEMINISM IN "FOUR WOMEN OF EGYPT." This paper utilizes Tahani Rached's 1997 documentary film, "Four Women of Egypt" as the starting point for a discussion of the heterogeneity of contemporary Arab feminism and Egyptian women's role in... (more) |
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15451. IRAN AND REFORM IN AN ERA OF GLOBALIZATION. This term paper provides an overview and analysis of the constraints of globalization on the political economy of modern-day Iran. The essay considers the prospects for Iranian globalization from both... (more) |
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15216. POLITICAL ISLAM IN TURKEY. This paper looks at the role of the nation's military leaders in maintaining a secular government over the years. Although Islam-based political parties have competed for power since the 1950s (such... (more) |
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15215. ROLE OF THE U.S. IN THE THIRD (1967) AND FOURTH (1973) ARAB-ISRAELI WARS. Cold War concerns caused the U.S. to counteract the Soviet Union's support of the Arabs by siding with Israel. This paper discusses the initial reluctance of the U.S. to take a stand, the subsequent... (more) |
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15205. ROLE OF THE U.S. IN THE PERSIAN GULF WAR (1990-1991). Discusses U.S. political and economic interests in the region, U.S. reaction to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the rhetoric used to win over the public and Congress, and the role of the U.S. in the... (more) |
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15188. RUMI'S VIEWS ON WOMEN. This paper looks at the life and work of the Persian mystic and poet, and finds that his views on women are ambiguous. Some passages in his work reflect the sexist attitudes of the time; however,... (more) |
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15185. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA'S ROLE IN WORLD WAR I. Traces the history of Lawrence's involvement in the Arab Revolt, including his successful use of guerrilla tactics. Also discusses the conflict between British leaders, with their effort to use the... (more) |
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15180. EROTIC ART IN PRE-COLUMBIAN PERU. Covers the historical development of erotic ceramic art in Peru, from the earliest artifacts through the high point in Mochica (or Moche) culture, to its decline by the time of the Incas. Also... (more) |
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15170. WOMEN IN ISLAM. Argues for the need to view the situation from the perspective of Islamic women rather than from a Western feminist point of view. As such, it can be seen that it is not Islam, but rather traditions... (more) |
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15169. THE INFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC CULTURE ON THE WEST. Argues that Western culture has borrowed more from Islamic culture over the centuries than the other way around. The West has borrowed medical, scientific, mathematical and philosophical ideas; by... (more) |
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15157. ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION. An overview of the civilization, including a discussion of the role of the Nile River and other natural resources. Also discusses the art and religious beliefs of the Egyptians, and notes that... (more) |
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15154. THE 1979 IRANIAN REVOLUTION. This paper discusses the various social groups that were involved in the revolution that led to the creation of an Islamic state. Also discusses how these groups protested against the shah's regime,... (more) |
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15067. FRENCH FOREIGN POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Presents an overview an analysis of French foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on policy since World War II. Traces the changes in the French position on the Arab/Israeli conflict, noting the... (more) |
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15064. LANGUAGE AND CLASS IN ARABIC. This paper provides a descriptive survey overview of class (as indicated by socioeconomic indicators such as income, occupational category, and education level) differences in Arabic. In an effort to... (more) |
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15041. DEPICTION OF WOMEN IN THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. A study of the role and status of women, as seen in the narrator Shahrazad, and various female characters in her tales. Argues that the overall purpose of the tales is to teach the men of the society... (more) |
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14053. BORDERS & THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT. This termpaper examines the components of the borders (geographical divisions) element within the Arab-Israeli conflict, discussing the origin and evolution of the issues, the contemporary elements,... (more) |
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14032. HISTORY IN ORAL AND WRITTEN FORMS OF THE JORDANIAN BEDOUIN. This paper presents an analysis of history making in the oral and written forms of the Jordanian Bedouin as depicted by Andrew Shryock (1997) in his book, Nationalism and the Genealogical Imagination.... (more) |
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14025. ALGERIA AND THE PROSPECTS FOR DEMOCRACY. This paper covers the nation’s politics after Independence (1962) and then discusses how the failed elections of 1991 led to a violent civil war between Islamic fundamentalists and the military-based... (more) |
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14011. SYRIAN-ISRAELI PEACE PROCESS. This paper provides an overview and critical analysis of the Syrian-Israeli peace process in the post-Oslo period. Traces the course and major issues of the Syrian-Israeli negotiation is from 1991... (more) |
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13992. ARAB NATIONALISM: HISTORY AND FUTURE. This investigation provides an overview and analysis of Arab nationalism, looking into its past, tracing its trajectory throughout the 20th century, and considering its future in the 21st century. ... (more) |
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13988. EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION & OTTOMAN EMPIRE. An analysis of the impact of the European Industrial Revolution on the Ottoman Empire, focusing on the 19th century and the economic impacts of industrialization. Considers changes in trade patterns,... (more) |
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13951. ECONOMY OF CYPRUS. This research paper provides an overview and analysis of the economy of Cyprus. Although the paper includes a brief background discussion of the island’s economic history and its post-independence,... (more) |
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13923. U.S. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: THE CASE OF IRAQ. Drawing on the case of Iraq and its acquisition of Western (primarily U.S.) military technology, examines problems and conflicts in U.S. military technology transfers, looking at potential and... (more) |
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13822. THE PERSIAN GULF WAR. A critical appraisal of the U.S.'s and its allies "great military victory" in the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Argues that the outcome of the war was largely indecisive in that it left Saddam Hussein... (more) |
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13773. THE LEBANESE HOSTAGE CRISIS. Profiles the Lebanese hostage crisis of the 1980s, examining the causal factors, major players and their objectives, and British, U.S., and Israeli efforts at resolution. Includes a discussion of... (more) |
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13757. THE ISRAELI ECONOMY CIRCA 1990. Profiles the challenges, opportunities and triumphs of the Israeli economy in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Notes the efforts to make the transition from an economic structure technically and... (more) |
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13735. THE GULF WAR: BACKGROUND OF THE CRISIS. An analysis of the factors and forces leading up to the 1991 Gulf War and a consideration of the extent to which the apparent military resolution of the conflict in fact left many of the region's... (more) |
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13724. THE IRANIAN REVOLUTION AND ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM. Looks at the impact of the Iranian Revolution on Islamic fundamentalist movements around the world, examining the rise of Shia fundamentalism in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon as well as in Sunni-dominated... (more) |
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13657. THE HISTORY OF THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT. An investigation of the history and contemporary scope of the Arab-Israeli conflict from the perspective of Israel in the 1990's. Traces the conflict to its ancient claims over land, through the... (more) |
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13584. FAST FOOD FRANCHISING IN THE ARAB MIDDLE EAST. This paper provides an overview and analysis of fast food restaurant franchising in the Arab countries of the Middle East. The report begins with a brief overview and discussion of the franchising in... (more) |
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13565. CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN SOCIAL DISTANCE: ARABS AND AMERICANS. Drawing on Edward Hall's 1959 theory of social relations based on proxemics (the structure of personal space), this paper explores the differences between the non-verbal and social behaviors of Arabs... (more) |
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13537. PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE GULF STATES. Focusing closely on economic issues, this report provides an overview and analysis of problems and prospects for the GCC member states over the next decade. The first section presents an overview of... (more) |
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13535. FINANCIAL SECTOR IN THE ARAB GULF. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the financial sector in the Arab Gulf States. It includes a unified discussion and analysis of the financial systems (banking system, stock market,... (more) |
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13481. 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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13440. NORMS OF DRESS IN MOROCCO. Discusses how the various styles of clothing and adornments reflect the cultural heritage of the people. In the course of this discussion, the paper covers Islamic, European and traditional... (more) |
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13419. US FOREIGN POLICY IN IRAQ. An overview and analysis of US foreign policy in Iraq. Following background on US foreign policy objectives in the region prior to and following the 1990/91 Gulf War, the analysis describes the... (more) |
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13401. THE ECONOMIC HISTORY OF KUWAIT. This paper presents an analysis and overview of the economic history of Kuwait with an eye towards assessing its economic path of the future. The first section considers Kuwait's early economic... (more) |
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13396. PREDESTINATION IN ISLAM. Discusses views on destiny contained in the Qur'an, Hadith, and other sources. Notes that there are also views on free will in Islam, but argues in favor of the deterministic view. Also discusses... (more) |
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13394. U.S. INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY. This paper considers the current and future state of U.S. international strategy, with particular attention to the issues of “security assistance” and the application of U.S. international strategy in... (more) |
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13383. ISLAMIC METALWARE. Examines the origins, development and techniques of Islamic metalworking, focusing on the Blacas Ewer in the British Museum. Regional schools and styles are compared, and the importance of the inlays,... (more) |
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13298. ARAB NATIONALISM, 1948-1967. This term paper traces the history and course of Arab nationalism, also known as pan-Arabism, from the 1948 establishment of the state of Israeli through the 1967 Six Day War and its aftermath. ... (more) |
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