The Egyptian Scribe
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The scribes of Egypt were the historians; the chroniclers of the events that shaped that world. This 7 page paper explores the value, art, employment and materials associated with the ancient Egyptian scribe. Annotated Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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President’s Address to the Nation
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A 5 page paper which discusses the President’s address to the Nation, and also rhetorically analyzes the speech for its content. The speech was presented by President Bill Clinton and is in regards the conditions in Kuwait, which were related to Saddam Hussein’s involvement. The speech, while possessing some passion and focus, is chaotic for the most part, presenting images and realities in a confusing manner. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAspeech2.wps

Ethnic Conflict in World Politics / Israelis & Palestinians
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A 4 page paper on this book by Ted Robert Gurr and Barbara Harff. The writer gives an overview, focusing on the conflicts of the Israelis and the Palestinians. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ethnic.wps

Israeli and Palestinian Conflict 1947- 1987
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This informative and concisely written 9 page paper looks at the history surrounding the State of Israel and its conflict with the Palestinians as well as its' Arab neighbours. The origins of the State of Israel are briefly considered with the paper concentrating on the period between 1947 and 1987. This includes The United Nations partition plan; the Six Day War; the formation of the Palestinian Liberation Army; the Cairo agreement; the Yom Kippur War; the role President Sadat of Egypt; President Carter and the Camp David Accords and the 1987 intiffada. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEisrael.wps

Israeli and Palestinian Peace Process
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This 5 page report discusses the relationship between Israel and the Palestinians. There are those who believe that peace simply is not an option in the region. Optimism about the Middle Eastern peace process has led to strong hopes that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may be settled in a nonviolent manner. Clearly, that has not yet occurred. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWispale.rtf

Economics of the Palestinian Liberation Organization/Palestinian Authority and Foreign Policy:
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This 6 page report discusses the economic aspects that have determined and continue to determine the shape and scope of the Palestinian Authority’s development of foreign policy. Economic and financial measures intended to boost the country's ailing economy must be considered as an essential element of the overall foreign policy decisions made by the Palestinian Authority. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWecoPLO.rtf

Israel: A History of Conflict
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A 9 page overview of Israeli history from the UN partition plan of 1947 through today. Discusses such significant events and policies as Israel's law of return, the Six Day War; The involvement of the PLO, the Yom Kippur war, the 1987 intiffada, and peace negotiations led by President Sadat of Egypt, Henry Kissinger, and U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the Camp David accords. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPisrae2.wps

Arafat's Role in Promoting Peace
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This 12 page paper takes a look at PLO leader Yasser Arafat's role in promoting peace. The main point is that Arafat must take control of radical factions in order for agreements to have a chance at working. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Arafpeac.wps

The P.L.O. / A Comprehensive Examination
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This 4 page research essay explores the ideologies of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) since its inception in 1964. Acts which support their ideology are reported along with the different factions that have come to rise during the years. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Plo.wps

Saddam Hussein, not to be rewritten
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As such, Hussein was a lunatic operating on the world stage as the next heir to the Ottoman Empire looking to take over the world. His concept of world dominance was culled from history, but he wanted a world of billions whose lives are lived out for the benefit of a very small group of people calling themselves a nation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvHussen.rtf
Filename: jvHussen.rtf

Hostile Intent - Operation Earnest Will
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A 5-page paper that examines the 1987 U.S. naval military operation coded Operation Earnest Will, an operation designed to assist Kuwaiti oil tankers across the war-torn Persian Gulf under the protection of the American flag. Discussed are the United States' security interests in the Persian Gulf, the reasons it was felt these interests were put at risk by Kuwaiti difficulties in the area, and the accomplishments and shortcomings of Operation Earnest Will. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCIntent.doc

Zionism, Roots and Legacy
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A 7 page research paper focusing on the underlying reasons behind the Zionist movement during the mid-1800s, including nationalism, socialism and utopianism. The writer also looks at the legacy of Zionism in terms of ongoing conflict in Israel. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Cnzionim.wps

The Contribution of the Helicopter to Modern Warfare
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This 5 page paper considers the role which the helicopter plays in modern warfare. The roles of the Army and the Airforce are considered, and the Vietnam War and The Gulf War are used as examples. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEhelwar.wps

OIL AND THE MID-EAST
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This 5-page paper analyzes the importance of oil as a "weapon" and controlling influence among Arab states. The essay touches upon the effect of events such as the Yom Kippur War and the Iran hostage takeover of the U.S. Embassy on world oil prices, and discusses OPEC's role in controlling oil, supply and demand. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MToilmid.rtf

Edal Adnan's 'Sitt Marie Rose'
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A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Sitt Marie Rose,' by Edel Adnan. This story is a fictional story based on a real event that took place in Lebanon years ago. A woman was tortured by Christian militiamen and eventually killed. In evaluating this book we examine pages 65-76. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Sittrose1.rtf

The Story of Lebanon
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This seven-page-paper provides an informative overview of the country Lebanon. Geographic features, family practices and religious majorities re all discussed and defined. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: CWlebano.wps

Ancient Israel: Political and Religious Leadership and Ideology
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A four page overview of the major ideologies and leadership in Israel between the Monarchic Period and the Second Temple Period. Discusses the destruction of Jerusalem and the primary divisions in Judaism during the Second Temple Period. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPisrael.wps

Flavius Josephus
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A 16 page research paper on the life and works of Flavius Josephus, a Pharisee who denounced Judaism and became a Roman. Josephus is attributed with the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans in 66 C.E., but is credited with writing the only surviving history of the period that was not a religious text. For this reason, his works, 'The Jewish War,' 'Antiquities,' and 'Apion,' are used as a historical resource for the period, even though they are highly criticized. Bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: cnjsphus.wps

History of Jews in China
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This 10 page report discusses the history of the Jews in China. Approximately 1,000 years ago, of Jewish traders from the Middle East who settled in the Sung dynasty's imperial capital of Kaifeng along the Yellow River in east central China. They openly prayed in Hebrew, observed Jewish dietary laws, circumcised their newborn sons and built a synagogue facing Jerusalem in which to worship. They lived in peace for centuries, eventually establishing a Jewish society and culture that has been estimated to range in numbers between 5,000 to 9,000 people. In the 1930s and 1940’s, there were an estimated 30,000-40,000 Jews in China. Most of whom left after the end of World War II or during the Cultural Revolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWchina.rtf

Thomas Friedman’s “From Beirut to Jerusalem”
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This 10 page report discusses the 1989 book by foreign correspondent Thomas Friedman. Friedman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner (1983 and 1988 for Middle East coverage) also won the National Book Award for “From Beirut to Jerusalem.” The most compelling portions of Friedman’s book are about the torment and the turbulence that is Lebanon. As he presents his readers with the relationships he established during his time in both Israel and Lebanon, he calls on one of the fundamentals of social science in terms of that relationship building. A significant portion of this report looks at the book from the perspective of social science. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWbeirju.wps

Moshe Dayan, Two Views
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A 7 page paper on how Arabs and Israelis view Moshe Dayan--past to present. The paper provides background information from Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and present day information from Jerusalem newspapers, which extend to the past. The paper discusses the shocking news released this year about Dayan's views of his own interventions in the Middle East and the peace talks, and compares that to Boutros-Ghali's reports on the same period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Mosheday.doc

History of Jews in China
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This 15 page report discusses the history of the Jews in China. Approximately 1,000 years ago, of Jewish traders from the Middle East who settled in the Sung dynasty's imperial capital of Kaifeng along the Yellow River in east central China. They openly prayed in Hebrew, observed Jewish dietary laws, circumcised their newborn sons and built a synagogue facing Jerusalem in which to worship. They lived in peace for centuries, eventually establishing a Jewish society and culture that has been estimated to range in numbers between 5,000 to 9,000 people. In the 1930s and 1940’s, there were an estimated 30,000-40,000 Jews in China. Most of whom left after the end of World War II or during the Cultural Revolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources. This paper is an extension of BWchina.rtf.
Filename: BWchin15.rtf

Jerusalem
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This 14 page report examines Jerusalem and the struggles, historical and current, the city has faced. It gives a brief overview of the city's history, as well as the conflicts inherent in a city considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Bibliography included.
Filename: Jeru.wps

The Books Of Kings
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This 5 page paper discusses 1,2 Kings. This was originally one work but it was divided in the mid-1400s into the two. General information is provided about Kings, such as the author, the dates and the years covered and the message of the Books. The focus of these two Books is the spiritual relationship of the monarchs with God. When the king followed the rules as established in the Mosaic and other covenants, the nation was blessed; when he did not, the nation was punished. Kings begins in the last days of the reign of David and ends with the destruction of the great Temple in Jerusalem. This is a tragic and a sad story but it is also one of hope and encouragement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGkings.wps

The Destruction of Jerusalem
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A 10 page overview of the ancient history of Jerusalem with emphasis on two of its many periods of seige, the Babylonian siege in 587 B.C. and the Roman siege in 70 A.D. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Jerudest.wps

The Gospel According To Luke
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This 8 page paper discusses the Gospel of Luke, the third and longest of the synoptic gospels. Background including biographical sketch of Luke, to whom, when, where and why he wrote this book are provided. Luke's gospel can be divided into three separate sections: The events that occurred in and around Galilee; those that took place in Judea and Perea and the events that occurred during the final week in Jerusalem. The major and sub-themes of the gospel are outlined and explained. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGluke.wps

The Muslims’ View of the Crusaders
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A 4 page paper discussing the Muslim view at the beginning of the First Crusade. The Crusaders’ mission was to regain Jerusalem, the holiest ground of the Christian faith, from the grasp of the Muslims. Though the Muslims had waged a half-hearted holy war against the Byzantine empire, Christian presence in Syria was viewed as just another cause for skirmish between fractious groups until those same Christians began taking Muslim towns and slaughtering Muslim people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Arabs And African-Americans: Continued Discord
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5 pages in length. The discord that has historically existed between Arabs and Africans has bled over into the relationship that currently exists between Arab-Americans and African-Americans. The writer discusses that what has remained at the heart of this perpetual friction is the questionable religious affiliation between the two groups, with African-Americans being openly chastised for embracing Islam as their chosen faith when they are not Arabs or descendants of Arabia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCarab2.wps

The Arab Empire
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An 8 page look at the Arab Peninsula. The Arab Peninsula is described as it was before Islamic rule. This is followed by a section discussing the existence of Muhammad and the changes that occurred because of him. The last section deals with the expansion and development that the Arab nation has experienced, especially in the last decade. The essential truth behind the information provided is that the Arab Peninsula-and surrounding areas- has been, and continues to be, one of the most powerful and influential nations in existence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Causes Behind The 1979 Islamic Revolution In Iran
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A 5 page overview of the causes leading up to the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran. Identifies Ayatollah Khomeini as the orchestrator of the people and as the one to whom the revolution can be credited. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: IranIsla.wps

Conditions Under the Shah of Iran and the Ayatollah Khomeini
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An 8 page paper comparing the methods and views of Iran's last Shah and the Islamic cleric whose followers were instrumental in overthrowing the Shah in favor of establishing the Islamic Republic. The paper discusses political, economical and religious aspects of the nation under each leader, and concludes that in many ways, there were far more similarities between the leaders than there were differences. The differences that did exist were all-telling, however. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSIran.wps

Iran / Major Historical Influences
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A 10 page essay discussing the major historical influences of Iranian Culture: Persian, Islamic and Western. The writer provides an informative look at Iranian history to assess its cultural development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Iranhist.wps

The Issue of Women's Rights in Egyptian Foreign Policy
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Egyptian foreign policy is at a fulcrum in terms of the world situation. Economic policy decrees that ties with the Western World be maintained, while defense policy makes it imperative that ties with neighboring middle East and African countries take precedence. The United States, in particular, sees itself as a leader in the establishment of human rights on a global level. Foreign policy reflects these concepts. Third world countries such as Egypt are dependent on the foreign aid and good relationship with the United States and other Western powers for continued economic development. This 10 page paper explores the stand of Egyptian policy on issues of Women's rights and the role of women. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Desert Shield - Desert Storm: Diplomacy, Ecstasy, and Agony
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In 5 pages the author discusses by example where diplomacy has succeeded using Desert Shield as successful coalition for containment of Iraq aggression to Kuwait and consolidation of IRAQ gains. Also discussed is where diplomacy failed using Desert Storm as failure to follow through to militarily remove Saddam from power despite having tactically defeated Iraqi forces and forced their withdrawal from captured areas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PCdsds.doc

Investor Options in Times of Market Downturn
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A 10 page paper discussing the time that the 'correction' finally arrives. The bull market is a heady thing. Take a few (or many) dollars, effectively transfer the funds for a company to use for a while and make money hand over fist. The Dow made the 'impossible' figure of 3,000 just after the Gulf War. Analysts said it could never happen, that the market simply was not meant to rise to that level. Surely a correction was in order. Only nine years later, the Dow has closed at over 11,000 and few use the word 'impossible' anymore. Increasing numbers of analysts are uneasy over the future, however. This paper discusses market downturn from the perspective of the individual investor and explores options that can preserve growth and minimize the risk of loss of principal. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Kuwait's Solution For Peace In The Middle East
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A 5 page paper discussing the nation of Kuwait's opinion and view on how to best achieve peace in the embattled Middle East. With the Gulf War still fresh in the nation's thoughts, Kuwait has had more than a brief encounter with the unrest that is part of daily life in the Middle East. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Kuwait2.doc

Operation Provide Comfort
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This is an 8 page paper that discusses Operation Provide Comfort, which began in April 1991 and ended in December 1996. Following the Gulf War, Iraqi troops attacked Kurdish villages in northern Iraq. The aggression was in retaliation for the Kurds' support of UN forces during the war. Hundreds of thousands of Kurds fled for their lives, flooding the borders of Turkey and Iran. The UN implemented Operation Provide Comfort to provide relief for the refugees. This essay chronicles the events leading up to the operation, some of the problems that occurred, and lessons learned. The debate regarding air power is discussed briefly with conclusions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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International Conflict and the Gulf War
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This 7 page paper considers the Gulf War and aftermath of the situation in Kuwait and Iraq in a strategic sense after the end of the Gulf War. The tactics used by both sides are examined, as are the strengths and weaknesses of Saddam Hussein and the allies. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEkuwait.wps

U. S. Foreign Policy in Iraq
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Continued Support for U.S./U.N. Sanctions: This 8 page paper considers the current status of US/UN sanctions against Iraq that resulted from the Gulf War and then challenges current criticisms against sanctions in support for remaining in the region to support this foreign policy choice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHiraq.wps

Major Political Developments Since 1983
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This 5 page paper considers the major political developments in the United States since 1983 and also the major international developments during this same period. This paper considers issues like NAFTA, the Persian Gulf War and the American response to the breakup of the Soviet Union and the implications both internally and for international affairs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MH1983.wps

Kahlil Gibran Bridges the East and the West
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A 10-page essay that concentrates on Lebanese poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran's views on government, state, and politics. Included are excerpts from two of Gibran's works, 'The New Frontier' and 'The Prophet', that emphasize his views against social injustice and highlight his ideas of a 'unity of being'. A brief history of Gibran's life explains how he struggled to merge the Eastern philosophy of his native Lebanon with the Western progressiveness of his adopted America. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: LCGibran.doc

1979 International Upheaval with Supertramp in the Background
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This 5 page report discusses 1979 and two of the great international upheavals that shook the political world – the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iran revolution and the U.S. embassy hostage situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BW1979.rtf

Persia: Comparison To The United States
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10 pages in length. The Persian Empire was established as a good and ethical civilization. It started with the humanitarian leadership of Cyrus the Great, who was instrumental in establishing free speech and a distinctive moral purity. As Persia evolved, it grew into itself through various influences, including that of the Muslim religion; however, its pledge to a stalwart consciousness remained firm. As a first class empire, it can be argued that Persia was a lot like the contemporary United States in that it possessed the freedoms and luxuries associated with the ideals of a refined nation. One could even attest to the fact that America borrowed much of its own cultivation from the Persians. The writer discusses how there is little evidence that today's Iran resembles the same refinement as the ancient Persian Empire maintained. Indeed, the Persian ideal has long since been abandoned by a society that chooses to operate on threats and terrorism rather than the ethical standards set down by Cyrus the Great. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCPrsia.wps

President Carter and the Iran Hostage Crisis
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In 8 pages, the author explores the history of the Iran Hostage Crisis and President Carter's role in the crisis. The Iran Hostage Crisis will remain a thorn in former President Jimmy Carter's proverbial side. Although Carter attempted to return the hostages to freedom, he was thwarted. The president was unable to deal effectively with such a situation, and the United States was unforgiving, thus he was not reelected president. Reagan replaced Carter and only hours after Carter left his position in the White House, the Americans were freed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PCihcc.doc

Reza Shah Pahlavi & The Modernization Of Iran
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A 6 page paper discussing Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1944), the former military commander who was crowned Shah of Iran in 1926 and his efforts to modernize his nation. The report examines both Iran and the Shah from the beginning of his rule as Shah to the reign of his son, Muhammad Riza Shah Pahvali's rule which began in 1941. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Rezashah.doc