Middle East Rules Of Thumb

Author : Steven Carol
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780595482351

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Middle East Rules of Thumb by Steven Carol Pdf

Middle East Rules of Thumb is of interest to anyone that seeks a better understanding of the complexities of the Middle East-its history, politics, diplomacy, and culture. Through the 50 rules and their appendices, Professor Steven Carol offers a realistic historical perspective on this important region. As has been constantly pointed out by such media monitors as Honest Reporting, Palestine Media Watch, and CAMERA, Middle East issues can often become muddled and confusing, particularly since the mainstream media often commits sins of biased omission-leaving out important information that can help the public comprehend the entire picture. The highly reliable information presented in Middle East Rules of Thumb seeks to counteract these inaccuracies. Readers will gain insight by applying these rules when hearing or reading news or commentaries on these subjects. Middle East Rules of Thumb is the product of many years of academic research. It will not be readily dated, like many other books in the field, because the underlying principles compiled here are valid and immutable. It belongs in the "reference" category for anyone concerned with war and peace in the Middle East.

Author : Anthony H. Cordesman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313026751

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Energy Developments in the Middle East by Anthony H. Cordesman Pdf

The Middle Eastern and North African region (MENA) dominates world energy exports today and will likely do so for decades to come, even if world consumers make steady progress in conservation, renewable energy sources, and increases from gas, coal, and nuclear power. The MENA region, however, has been the scene of both internal crises and external conflicts. On several occasions, these crises have affected either the flow of MENA energy exports or the development of energy production and export capacity. The politics, economics, and social dynamics that shape threats to regional stability are complex. Cordesman details the factors behind these diverse forces and outlines current supply levels and future trends, taking each of these variables into consideration. The MENA area includes at least 22 states, with a combined population of nearly 300 million, each with different political, economic, demographic, and security conditions and needs. It is divided into at least four sub-regions including the Maghreb (Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia); the Levant and the Arab-Israeli confrontation states (Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria); the Gulf (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman); and the Red Sea states (Yemen, the Sudan, and Somalia). This important guide outlines the forces affecting each sub-region, including supply, demand, and financing, and forecasts the likely impact that different scenarios would have on energy resources under varying world conditions.

Author : Hadara Carol
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781663232076

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Fascinating Little-Known Facts from Around the World by Hadara Carol Pdf

What's In Store For You? The book deals with unusual contributions, inventions and customs that came to us from many different cultures and peoples throughout the ages. For example, what is the story behind giving someone the “middle finger flip,” or where did the custom of wearing a cap and gown for graduation came to us from? Additionally, why did we adopt the seven-day week as well as the sixty second in a minute and sixty minutes in an hour? Or what is the story behind the “red carpet” treatment when celebrities or important officials come to visit? In this book you will learn abut the origin of these practices from the ancient Sumerians all the way to the present. They are not what you think!!!

Author : Karl Yambert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429972539

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The Contemporary Middle East by Karl Yambert Pdf

The Contemporary Middle East provides an accessible introduction to the region s most pressing concerns and enduring conflicts. It includes provocative contributions by an impressive array of leading scholars, journalists, and policy advisors. Contributors include notable academic authors Arthur Goldschmidt Jr., the late William L. Cleveland, Shibley Telhami, David W. Lesch, Bernard Reich, and Phebe Marr, complemented by selections from recent general-interest books by Marwan Bishara, Mark Perry, and Eugene Rogan, among others. With twelve new chapters, the third edition is a probing examination of the current affairs of the Middle East. Its multiple readings on strategic pairings of topics (Israel and the Palestinians, Iraq and Iran, Egypt and Syria) illuminate the region s key issues from a variety of perspectives. Part- and chapter-opening summaries help establish background and context, and a new concluding chapter by Shibley Telhami, written specifically for this volume, candidly addresses fundamental questions about the United States and the Middle East today. Student resources include an annotated table of contents, a select bibliography, a glossary, brief biographies of notable persons, a chronology, and a summary of recent events, in addition to numerous maps.

Author : Chibli Mallat
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199230495

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Introduction to Middle Eastern Law by Chibli Mallat Pdf

Mapping out Middle Eastern law from its earliest records to the latest decisions of Middle Eastern high courts, Mallat focuses on the way legislators and courts conceive of law and apply it, and introduces its main sources and legal concepts in a manner accessible to the non-specialist legal scholar or practitioner.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Technology transfer
ISBN : 9781428923836

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Technology transfer to the Middle East. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steven Carol
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1469761300

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From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond by Steven Carol Pdf

From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond provides the most thorough analysis of Israels foreign policy towards East Africa. Since its modern reestablishment, Israel has sought political allies in the international community. To achieve that goal, Israel offers technological, economic and military assistance to developing nations. Historically, four East African countriesEthiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania were prime beneficiaries of that effort. Later, these efforts were extended to Eritrea and South Sudan. Israel has been demonstrating its willingness to off er a far greater share of its limited resources to international assistance, than practically any other nation, large or small. Since 1948, Israels foreign policy towards East Africa exemplifies these immortal words: I will also give thee [Israel] for a light to the nations, that My salvation may be unto the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6. The chronicles of these laudable activities are little known, even to post World War II historians. No other book to date covers this subject in as much depth. Anyone seeking a more profound understanding of Israels foreign policy, as well as its historic relationship with East Africa, will find From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond of interest.

Author : Khalid Al-Rodhan,Anthony H. Cordesman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313083648

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The Changing Dynamics of Energy in the Middle East by Khalid Al-Rodhan,Anthony H. Cordesman Pdf

The recent rise in global demand for energy and the resulting spike in energy prices have illustrated just how important Middle Eastern energy exports are. This book, the first on the subject since the hike in energy prices impacted the global energy market, outlines the current facts that shape the ability of Middle Eastern producers to supply energy exports. It explores the possible future causes both of major interruptions in supply, and of failures to maintain and expand export capacity, and, though it does not predict a major energy crisis, it does describe a range of factors that could produce one. The recent rise in global demand for energy and the resulting spike in energy prices have illustrated just how important Middle Eastern energy exports are. This book, the first on the subject since the hike in energy prices impacted the global energy market, outlines current facts that shape the ability of Middle Eastern producers to supply energy exports. It explores the possible future causes both of major interruptions in supply, and failures to maintain and expand export capacity, and, though it does not predict a major energy crisis, it does describe factors that could produce one. Authors Cordesman and Al-Rodhan analyze the plans of each country in the region, compare those plans with the forecasting models of international organizations, and study each country's prospects for stability. They also analyze how importing countries such as the United States, Europe, China, and India are dealing with the changing nature of global dependence upon MENA oil. Offering the most comprehensive data on current energy resources, production capacities estimates, import dependence, and national plans and strategies, The Changing Dynamics of Energy in the Middle East analyzes current energy modeling, and shows how the lack of supply-driven models has had a negative impact on the understanding of policy makers and strategic thinkers. The book concludes its analysis with possible strategic, economic, and demographic scenarios for the Middle East, projecting the impact of each scenario on future energy developments.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Political and Military Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Arms transfers
ISBN : PURD:32754077259467

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Proposed Foreign Military Sales to Middle Eastern Countries, 1976 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Political and Military Affairs Pdf

Author : Christopher Ward,Sandra Ruckstuhl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781786731302

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Water Scarcity, Climate Change and Conflict in the Middle East by Christopher Ward,Sandra Ruckstuhl Pdf

The countries that make up the MENA region display wide diversity. One of the poorest countries in the world sits alongside two of the wealthiest, whilst the region's natural resources range from immeasurable oil and gas reserves to some of the scantiest natural endowments anywhere in the world. Yet through this diversity runs a common thread: water scarcity. Now, through the impact of human development and climate change, the water resource itself is changing,bringing new risks and increasing the vulnerability of all those dependent on water. Chris Ward and Sandra Ruckstuhl assess the increased challenges now facing the countries of the region, placing particular emphasis on water scarcity and the resultant risks to livelihoods, food security and the environment. They evaluate the risks and reality of climate change in the region, and offer an assessment of the vulnerability of agriculture and livelihoods. In a final section, they explore the options for responding to the new challenges, including policy, institutional, economic and technical measures.

Author : Stanley Renshon
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780822971597

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The Political Psychology of the Gulf War by Stanley Renshon Pdf

In these original essays, widely respected experts analyze the personal psychologies and public belief systems of the individuals and nations involved in the Gulf War - from George Bush and Saddam Hussein to the peoples of the United States, Israel, and Arab countries. Approaching the events of 1990-1991 from the perspectives of psychology, history, mass communications, and political science, these scholars examine the dynamic relationship of events, behavior, and perceptions.Part I deals with the psychological and political origins of the war; part II focuses on George Bush, Saddam Hussein, and the nature of their leadership and judgement; part III discusses the battle for public perceptions and beliefs waged by both sides; part IV analyzes the results of that battle as revealed by the understanding of the U.S., Israeli, and Arab publics; and part V deals with the war's consequences. A postscript by Stanley Renshon covers military actions in the Gulf in late 1992 and early 1993.

Author : Donna Marsh
Publisher : How To Books
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781848034617

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The Middle East Unveiled by Donna Marsh Pdf

Why did Mr Abdul Rahman Hassan seem uncomfortable when I asked him if his Christian name was Abdul?A" Many organisations new to the Middle East become very successful; many more struggle, and some will fail altogether. Often, the difference between a successful organisation and one that fails is that organisation's level of cultural intelligence. Cultural intelligence has never been more important as businesses globalise, especially in parts of the world that are very different to markets in the West. Cultural and social mistakes can cost businesses dearly. Learning how to do business in the Middle East without causing offence is crucial. This book provides cultural and practical business intelligence for all Western business people working throughout the Middle East. It also focuses on issues specifically important to Western businesswomen, as well as for men who might be working with Arab and Muslim women. It can make the difference between success and failure for the reader and his or her organisation.

Author : Jacob Lassner
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0472110837

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The Middle East Remembered by Jacob Lassner Pdf

A meditation on the art of history-writing in the medieval Near East

Author : Harry J. Sweeney
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440159305

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The Restless Wind and Shifting Sands by Harry J. Sweeney Pdf

With 1.4 billion practicing Muslims in the world it is necessary for all to better understand the culture and belief system. In The Restless Wind and Shifting Sands, author and Islamic scholar Harry J. Sweeney explains the intricacies and tenets of Islam. The educational discourse provides insight into the religion practiced by one out of five people worldwide. The Restless Wind and Shifting Sands explores the Islamic culture through a series of fictionalized private conversations between three friendsModi, Mani, and Radiwho each represents the moderate, mainstream, and radical factions. Through their daily talks, the friends tackle all phases of Muslim life including arranged marriages, Islamic law, female genital mutilation, predestination, honor killing, Palestine, shariah, and the Quran. The men discuss how each belief drives Islamic culture and relations with non-believers. Filled with a wealth of information, the exchanges between friends seek to impart a better understanding of Islam and the challenges it poses for Western civilization. The Restless Wind and Shifting Sands communicates that the Islamic religion can contain its fundamentalist elements and work toward a peaceful future.

Author : David Of Scandinavia
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780615166810

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The Eda Handbook for Middle Eastern Dance by David Of Scandinavia Pdf

The EDA Handbook for Middle Eastern Dance provides an introduction to the most significant aspects of Egyptian Raqs Sharki as taught at the EDA under academy dean DaVid of Scandinavia.