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Politics and Religion in the Middle East, 2002.
A comparison of the theocratic rule of Saudi Arabia with the more secular rule in the state of Jordan.
1,251 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper is a comparative analysis of the rule of Saudi Arabia with the more secular rule in Jordan. It attempts to determine what impact, if any, the practice of Islam, the predominant religion in the Middle East, has on the productivity, culture and international relations of the two nations. It provides a brief overview of Islam and discusses how religion affects the politics and culture of Saudi Arabia and of Jordan.
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"Islam is one of the most powerful and pervasive religions in the world today. The entire religion is based on "5 Pillars" (or tenets) that all Muslims must adhere to. The pillars of Islam play an important role in intellectual and social dimensions of Islamic life. The word "Islam" itself comes from the Arabic root salaama peace, purity, submission, and obedience. In the religious sense, Islam means complete submission to the will of God and complete obedience to His law (CIA, 1999). The interesting effect that this has on governments is that everything in the world must be governed by God-made laws, rather than man-made laws. Man possesses the quality of intelligence and choice, thus he is invited to submit to the good will of God and obey His law, i.e. become a Muslim."
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U.S. Foreign Policy: Anti-Americanism in the Middle East, 2001.
2,430 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 14 sources, $ 74.95
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This paper explains the origins of hatred in the Middle East linking it to the U.S. Foreign Policy. The author cites examples of US involvement in the region -- emphasizing the US's bias towards Israel over its neighboring countries, Jordan, Egypt etc.
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"It is said that U.S. Foreign Policy is to blame for widespread anti-Americanism in the Middle Eastern nations and regions. Major policy critics and politicians for instance Zunes, Chomsky, Telhami, and Blum brought up many important issues that are directly linked to the foreign policy. Political and military actions taken by the United States in the past raised much disapproval and hate in the Muslim world population and planted a cause for the formation of Islamic extremist groups and their followers."
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Jordan and the Middle East, 2004.
An analysis of the politics and economy of Jordan in relation to the rest of the Middle East region.
2,539 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper examines the country of Jordan, focusing on the more recent years of political liberalization. The paper begins with a brief history of the political situation in Jordan, starting with its first parliamentary elections in 1989. The writer explores how the monarchy of Jordan was affected by the change to a democratic and open political make-up.
Contents
Jordan
Political Liberalization
What: Democratic Discourse and Monarchical Praxis in Jordan
Jordan's Democratic Discourse: Reading Between the Lines
Why? Explaining Recent Political Liberalization
Liberalizing Monarchy
Bibliography
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"This extraordinary rate and level of political opening in current years in and of itself creates Jordan commendable of additional study. As well this, on the other hand, more than a few other issues make the case of particular concentration. Primary, Jordan symbolized a case of liberalization in a monarchical management. Such political systems, increasingly uncommon in the contemporary world, but excessively established in the Middle East, have mostly been unnoticed in most of the accessible literature on Third World democratization. In order to understand the political liberalization in Jordan, we must analyze the political history, as well as the recent transformations in the political structure so as to comprehend the real political players and their role in Jordanian politics."
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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 2004.
An insight into the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its role in the Middle East.
1,533 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses Jordan, constitutional monarchy of over five million people located immediately east of Israel, north and west of Saudi Arabia, and south of Syria, in the Middle East. It provides a brief overview of the history of the country, and, in particular, looks at its relationship with the State of Israel and how it affects its relationship with the other Arab countries due to the Intifada and War on Terror.
Outline
Introduction to The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Brief History of Jordan
Today?s Middle East Realities for Jordan (and Israel)
Jordan Currently is Caught Between the ?Intifada? and the ?War on Terror?
References
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"Although the Middle Eastern region of the world is an enormous geographic area, when an important event happens in one Middle Eastern country, it almost always has a dramatic and direct influence on life in other regional nations. A case in point is the recent U.S. attack on Iraq: as a result of the toppling of the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq, Jordan?s third quarter exports with Israel fell by 16% compared with the same quarterly period in 2002. ?The Irbid Qualified Industrial Zone? is a joint economic venture between Israel and Jordan, which was established in 1994 as part of their peace agreement. The zone reported exports of $91.5 million, compared with $108.5 million during the third quarter last year."
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Middle Eastern Countries Curb Subversive Activities, 2007.
This paper looks at Middle Eastern countries that manage to curb subversive activities.
2,125 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that certain Middle East countries, specifically, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and to a large degree Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as governments, as nations, seem to have few problems curbing fundamental subversion and the terrorist forces which have been otherwise successful in interrupting the economies and political processes of other governments in that area of the world. This silence causes the researcher to wonder, and to take a closer look at those countries where subversive activities are held in check, and where the people of those nations seem to inhabit the same rural and metropolitan spaces without leaving bombs in fruit stands or along the roadside aimed at killing whoever might come along. The writer discusses the difference between those countries where those kinds of destruction are not the order of the day, versus those nations where roadside bombs, destruction and the maiming of civilians are indeed very much the order of the day.
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Introduction
Focus, Comparison and Contrast
UAE
Answers From Within
Jordan
Islamic Justice
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"Still, unlike the UAE, Jordan has remained a self-sustaining economy, relying largely upon imports for its greater population needs, and subsistence for the small, largely impoverished family-farmers. Perhaps it is this simplicity in the economics of self-sustaining one's family on the land that has contributed to achieving a measure of stability in Jordan's political dynamics. It is difficult, one would suspect, to become overly interested in world politics, or even religious fanaticism, when one's focus must be that of sustaining small families in an agricultural environment where the land and product by which one sustains one's self and family is intricately intertwined with the forces of nature."
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Foreign Relations, 2002.
An analysis of the possible reactions between the USA and the Middle East.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper details the important foreign relationship between the USA and the Middle East countries such as Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan. The author of this paper also looks at the way the Middle Eastern countries might react in case of a war, which began with the September 11th, 2001 tragedy in the United States.
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Canada and the Middle East, 2006.
This paper explores Canada's contributions towards the struggles in the Middle East and the Middle East peace process.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The paper discusses Canada's involvement, past and present, in the conflicts in the Middle East relative to other nations. The paper details the numerous conflicts in the Middle East over the years. The paper explores the contributions of other nations towards the Middle East peace process and demonstrates how the contributions of Canada, unlike many other nations, are effective, but silent.
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"Past and present, the Middle East has been in a constant state of chaos, involving nations worldwide. Progressing negatively with no major improvement, many third parties, alongside the Arab nations, have put forth constant efforts, despite many failures, in an attempt to restore the Middle East to its once peaceful state. The active contributions by many nations, including the United States of America, and the Soviet Union, have been witnessed and recognized worldwide. The contributions of Canada, unlike the many other nations, are effective, but silent."
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Conflict in the Middle East, 2005.
A discussion on why the Middle East can be considered a conflict area.
26,575 words (approx. 106.3 pages), 40 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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Over the last hundred years, the Middle East has been one of the most troubled regions in the world. This paper attempts to define the attributes for success in the modern world that the Arab community lacks such as freedom, knowledge and woman power and how these impact the current political situation.
Outline
Islam Causes Conflict in the Middle East
Islam Does Not Cause Conflict in the Middle East
The Arab-Israeli Dispute Causes Conflict in the Middle East
Israeli Leadership Contributes to Conflict in the Middle East
Palestinian Leadership Contributes to Conflict in the Middle East
Lack of Democracy Contributes to Conflict in the Middle East
Oil Profits Cause Conflict in the Middle East
Water Scarcity Could Cause Conflict in the Middle East
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"Sharon has spent years trying to erase the stain of the Lebanon War. Still, the legal defeat would seem to be the least of his troubles. After he won the premiership by promising to bring peace and security to Israel's citizens, Sharon has produced neither. The conflict with the Palestinians continues to escalate. The day of the court ruling, four Israelis died in Palestinian attacks; the following day, six soldiers died in a strike against an army roadblock. Sharon responded with a rare speech to the nation--in which he disappointed all expectations that he would announce a new policy direction. Among voters, confidence that he has a strategy is bleeding away. In one Israeli public-opinion poll, 29 percent of respondents said that Sharon had a clear plan, while 58 percent said he was simply reacting to events."
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The Two Sides of Michael Jordan, 2003.
A review of two biographies: "Playing for Keeps: Michael Jordan and the World He Made", by David Halberstam and "The Jordan Rules", by Sam Smith.
1,907 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper reviews 2 books written about Michael Jordan and summarizes the authors' main points. The paper also gives insights into the authors' choices of their characterizations of Jordan. The paper concludes that Smith's depiction of "Goliath" (Jordan's nickname) as less considerate and compassionate than Jordan's public relations machine wanted the public to believe is probably the more accurate of the two.
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"Chicagoans, basketball fans and basically everyone in the world knows that Michael Jordan is the most affable person/celebrity alive. Or do they? While publicly Jordan is quick to flash a smile, crack a joke or otherwise be wholesomely genuine in his agreeableness, does that attitude carry over behind closed doors? Jordan is the subject of countless commercial ads, the target of more Make-a-Wish foundation wish requests than any other athlete/celebrity, and continues to be sought after in many capacities based on his perceived likeability and commercial ability. In which case, there must be some truth to the phenomena of Michael Jordan being a naturally sociable person, right? Surely, it is not fathomable that the saintly Jordan could be a devil in disguise, that he was so valuable that everyone around him protected his image at all costs. Jordan was a fierce competitor on the court and presented a teddy-bear image off it, which sincere or phony, he used to win over the world."
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Modern Middle East, 2007.
An analysis of the Middle East according to two books entitled "The Modern Middle East: A History", one written by James Gelvin and the other by Sun Allah Ibrahim.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses two books entitled "The Modern Middle East: A History," one written by James Gelvin and the other by Sun Allah Ibrahim. The paper discusses the differing views of the two authors on the same subject with Gelvin suggesting that the Middle East has remained tyrannical and economically stagnant, while Ibrahim suggests that Western ideology has penetrated the once supposedly pure nationalist governments of the Middle East.
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"The young man's choice, that of a doctor who is famous for his works of global outreach and philanthropy, shows that the apparently noxious ideology of globalization has already penetrated even his consciousness. The reason the doctor is seen as evil in the book is because he is an international figure, and globalization is deemed to be harmful. The committee is afraid that if the young man selects this doctor, the regime's true ideology will be revealed, and the Westernized control of the Middle East will make itself known to the general population. The ideology of the supposed diversification of interests of modern economic life masks the real, controlling presence of the West that is manifest even on the Carter buses that run through the streets. This demonstrates that the nation is in the grips of a consumption ideology that only results the people consuming things against their own true nation's interests. Rather than Coca-Cola, Ibrahim suggests, better to drink in the ideology of true anti-capitalist nationalism."
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Joel Beinin's "Workers and Peasants in the Modern Middle East", 2005.
This paper discuses Joel Beinin's "Workers and Peasants in the Modern Middle East", a modern history of the Middle East from the perspective of the changing peasant and urban artisan classes and the emerging modern working-classes.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that Joel Beinin's "Workers and Peasants in the Modern Middle East" begins in 1750, which marks the start of modern history for the Middle East because of (1) the rise of autonomous provincial regimes, (2) the expansion of agricultural production and (3) the intensification of links between several parts of the Ottoman Empire and the world capitalist market. The author points out that Beinin argues that industrial manufacturing was introduced to the Middle East as part of a drive to establish modern armies and extend the power of the states. The paper relates that Beinin considers the period after the collapse of global oil prices in 1985-86, when states became unable to provide previously established levels of services, thus creating an economic and moral vacuum, as the beginning of the political Islamic movements of establishing a popular base by offering social services, including education, health care and child care.
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"During the era of Fordism-Keynesianism many Middle Eastern states pursued policies of populism, nationalist anti-imperialism, state-led economic development, and import-substitution industrialization. Some examples of this post-World War II trend he cites were Muhammad Mossadegh's nationalization of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in 1951 and Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal Company in 1956. State-led development and import-substitution industrialization were key components of the social policies advanced by Gamal 'Abd al-Nasir in Egypt, the Ba'th in Syria and Iraq and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) from the 1950s to the 1970s. The political and economic programs of these authoritarian-populist regimes were designated "Arab nationalism" and "Arab socialism" respectively."
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Future Wars of the Middle East, 2006.
A research paper exploring the possibility of a future breakout of war in the Middle East and North Africa due to the scarcity of water throughout the region.
20,838 words (approx. 83.4 pages), 48 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This dissertation presents a case study of the possibility of future wars throughout the Middle East and North Africa due to water scarcity and limited water resources presently being experienced in that region. The paper starts by revealing the gravity of the situation by showing the present statistics surrounding the problem of water scarcity throughout the world. Thereafter, the paper highlights the importance of water in the national economy. From then on, the paper discusses the present situation of water scarcity in the Middle East by noting the present available resources of water in the Middle East. Lastly, the paper highlights the reason underlying possible future water wars in the Middle East and North Africa. The paper concludes by briefly analyzing the findings and assessing possible variables and alternative scenarios that might be adapted by the Middle East and North African states to avert war.
Table of Contents
Abstracts
Synopsis
Introduction
The Importance of the Availability of Water
Presently Available Water Resources in the Middle East
The Conflict in the Future
Hypothesis
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Collection of Data
Data Analysis and Search Tactics
Limitations of the Study
Findings
Geographic Location
Regional Tension, Disharmony and Centuries of Conflict
Vague International and National Laws
Population Explosion
Increase Demand and Decrease Supply
Pollution
Water Exploitation Methods
Economic Growth in the Middle East
Border Conflicts
The Domestic Situation and Regional Conflicts
Assessment of Expected Variables
Conclusion
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"At present, as mentioned above, approximately 40% of the world's population is dealing with the scarcity of water. In fact, hundreds and thousands of humans travel all year long in search of water. They live their lives like nomads and remain in one place until they have utilized the water resources. While, this picture is very noticeable in the Middle East countries, more and more countries are joining the listing of such countries. Experts fear that if the present situation is not given the due attention, then by the middle of this century, almost 65% of the world's population will be confronting water scarcity and famine (Steve Lonergan, 1996). The gravity of the situation in the Middle East can be gauged from the fact that in the mid 1990's almost 8 countries from this region fell below the international standards of "absolute water scarcity," while many others had been on the brink of falling below the redline (Robert Engelman and Pamela LeRoy, 1993). This situation occurs when the yearly per capita fresh water accessibility of a nation drops below 500 cubic meters. These 8 countries in the Middle East faced inbuilt problems and difficulties of water scarcity that severely threatened the public healthcare structure, as well as, hindered the growth and development of the socio-economic system. To add to the difficulty, these regions have one of the highest population growth rates in the world. One does not have to be a rocket scientist to determine the fate of countries if their water resources come to a stand still while their population is rapidly growing at the rate of more than 3 percent (Ashok Swain, 1996)."
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Women in Korea and Jordan, 2002.
A look at the status of women's opression in Korea and Jordan.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 80.95
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This essay discusses the treatment of women in Korea and Jordan. In comparing both cases, we see that the justification for women's oppression resides in the argument that it protects the moral stability of society. Religion is exploited in both societies to rationalize men's power over women. The paper finds that there appears to be more hope in Korea than in Jordan, since in Jordan the idea of a women's movement does not even exist -- as it does in Korea.
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U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East, 2006.
Examines America's foreign policy in the Middle East since 1991.
2,764 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper critically assesses the impact of U.S. foreign policy on the Middle East since 1991. It explores how the post-Cold War global order affects Middle East politics and how the conflict in the Middle East affects the 'New World Order'.
Table of Contents:
Part I: Summary
Part II: Background to and Nature of American Policy in the Middle East since 1991
Part III: Impact of American Policy in the Middle East
Part IV: Conclusion.
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"America's policy of coercive appropriation of the region's only major resource has had another parallel, though highly profound impact. In order to break free from what the countries of the region perceive as the American stranglehold over their resources, many countries have started cooperating with each other to exploit the oil-rich Caspian region. Based on the idea of excluding America from the pipeline grid, this brings several countries from even outside the periphery of the Middle East in close ties with each other. This could spell a total alteration of the geo-strategic dynamics of the region."
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The Financial Crisis in East Asian Economies, 2006.
An analysis of the East Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 and whether the crisis is really over.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the East Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 and how it represented not only a shock to the regional economies of East Asia but, in a larger context, a blow to the confidence of global financial markets in the fundamental structural soundness of East Asian economies. The paper points out that the East Asian economies that were at the center of the crisis - in particular, Thailand and South Korea - were also among those being most highly praised for their market liberalization and fiscal prudence during the regional economic boom of the 1990s. This, in particular, represented troubling concerns for the global economic community in terms of the validity and trustworthiness of assessments of East Asian economies. With this in mind, this paper considers whether it is safe to assume that the crisis is truly over.
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