Ancient Egypt – Government And Religion
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This 6 page paper begins by describing Egypt's strategic geographic location and the seven distinct periods in the history of ancient Egypt. The second period, the Old Kingdom is emphasized in this paper. The Upper and Lower Egypt is described along with the unification of the two Egypts and the significance of that event. The writer discusses the integration of government and religion, in fact, all facets of ancient Egyptian life was founded in religion. Examples are included. The essay ends with a brief commentary on Middle Kingdom when Hyksos ruled the land. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGanegy3.rtf

Ancient Mesopotamia
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A 3 page paper which examines whether it was internal or external conflict that caused the greatest problems in ancient Mesopotamia. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmesirq.rtf

Anton Shammas/"Amerka, Amerka"
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A 5 page essay that summarizes and critiques Shammas' essay on what it is like to an immigrant in the US, specifically a Palestinian immigrant, within the context of current-day American culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khasaapa.rtf

Anton Shammas/Palestinian in the US
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A 5 page essay that summarizes and critiques an essay by Anton Shammas, "Finding Palestine," which considers the concepts of identity and of returning home in regards to a Palestinian girl living in the US. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khasus.rtf

Anwar Sadat
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A 10 page paper which examines Anwar Sadat’s decisions and position during his lifetime. The paper examines how Sadat led his country, took some risks, and perhaps got too far ahead of his people in the process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAsadat.rtf

Anwar Sadat
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A paper which looks in detail at Anwar Sadat's leadership style, with reference to his cultural background, the political situation in Egypt in the twentieth century, and the impact which Sadat made on international politics during his term in office. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLsadat.rtf

ARAB IMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES
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This 6 page paper details the history of Arab immigration from the fifteenth century to the present day. Reasons given for the immigration, examples and quotes given from testimonials. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBarabim.rtf

Arab Nationalism: Egypt
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A 10 page paper which examines the evolution of Arab Nationalism in Egypt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAgyis.rtf

Arabs in Israel
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This 6 page paper examines the relationship between Arabs and Israelis, the voting system in Israel, proposals to the difficulties in the region and so forth. The paper is presented in Q & A format. Three questions are posed and answered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA431Ara.rtf

Architecture and Culture: A Focus on Egypt
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This 6 page paper supports the view that much about culture can be learned by looking at architecture. Egypt is the country of focus. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA702arc.rtf

Arguments Against Attacking Iraq
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A 7 page paper listing several reasons that the US should not attack Iraq for the purposes of deposing Saddam Hussein. While there is no question that Hussein likely is one of the most evil individuals on the planet, removing him by force opens the US to a host of other problems. Not the least of these is the view of the US as an oppressive bully, dictating to another sovereign nation how it will conduct its affairs. Though the US certainly should be able to accomplish the removal of Hussein from power, its stated objective is to dismantle Al Qaeda. Attacking Iraq likely will only have the opposite effect in giving would-be terrorists incentive for joining with the terrorist group that is not among those that Iraq formally supports. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSiraqAgainstWar.rtf

Assessment Of Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes And Screening Behavior Among Middle Eastern Population
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8 pages in length. No country is immune from the ravages of cancer, however, not all nations are as knowledgeable or have the most beneficial attitudes about the often-fatal disease. As well, screening behavior has been found to be gravely deficient in some parts of the globe, effectively adding to the overall mortality rate. Speculation has surmised that the Middle East has not sufficiently maintained its knowledge base with regard to cancer, yet recent awareness consortiums and comprehensive clinics have been at the forefront of its fight against this indiscriminate killer. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCmides.wps

Assyrian-Americans
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This 5 page paper discusses Assyrian Americans, their history and their contributions to American culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVAssyr.rtf

Bahrain: A Middle East Success Story
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A 5 page overview of Bahrain's economic status in relation to the Middle East and the rest of the world. Emphasizes Bahrain's recognition of oil as a limited resource and the need for economic diversification, an objective she has pursued since the 1960s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPbahran.wps

Belly Dancing in the Middle East
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A 5 page paper on belly dancing and its importance to the Middle East cultures. It has traditionally been used in weddings where the dancer is believed to bless the wedding, taking the bride on a symbolic journey from girlhood to womanhood where her sexuality is released. It is also compared with some forms of dance in the United States, other than belly dancing itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Belldanc.wps

Bernard Lewis', "Crisis of Islam":
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This 4 page paper provides a summary and analysis of "Crisis of Islam" and explores the relevance of this topic to today's political environment. This paper furthermore offers insight into the problems associated with Islamic thought and why they are controversial in our modern society. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSCrisis.rtf

Book Review of Matthew R. Simmons’ “Twilight in the Desert”
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A 6 page paper which provides a detailed overview of the text, describes its thesis and structure, then evaluates its overall strengths and weaknesses. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGtwidesrt.rtf

Bornstein/Crossing the Green Line
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A 4 page essay that examines Avram Bornstein's fascinating ethnography Crossing the Green Line Between the West Bank and Israel gives the reader considerably insight into the daily lives of Palestinians who are trying to survive in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. By exploring their working lives--those who migrate each day into Israel "crossing the green line" and also those who work in the West Bank-- Bornstein demonstrates the validity of his principal conclusion, which is that the "green line' is not about religious orientation, but rather about economic power and the ability of the dominate state to maintain and subordinate a cheap labor force. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgrli.rtf

British Imperialism in the Middle East in the Early 20th Century
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This 16 page paper discusses some of the early 20th century history of Iraq, with specific reference to the British influence in the region at the time, and the Baghdad Railway. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: HVGBIraq.rtf

Business and Economy in Oman
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A 10 page paper discussing the economy-building activities of one of the Gulf states. The Sultanate of Oman is a small country nearly equating in land mass to the US state of Kansas, bordering Saudi Arabia on the East. Sultan Qaboos bin Said determined shortly after coming to power in 1970 that Oman's best interests were not served by being fully dependent on oil for its national income. The Sultan stresses private sector development and self-reliance, encouraging the people to be self-sufficient so that the nation can be as well. The nation is fully open to foreign investment, development of local non-oil industry and privatization of public holdings. Noted for its traditions of fairness and political stability, Oman provides conditions favorable for both international and domestic economic development. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSoman.doc

Can Terrorism Ever Be Justified?
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This 15 page paper examines terrorism and focuses on the group Hezbollah. The paper looks at both sides of terrorism and arguments against it as well as arguments that equate terrorism with acts of war. Philosophical differences are discussed in addition to practical considerations of terrorism in today's world. The Middle East is highlighted as well as the attack on the United States in 2001. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA404ter.rtf

Capture of Adolf Eichmann
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A 14 page research paper that discusses the legality of the abduction of Adolf Eichmann from Argentina by the Israeli secret service and his subsequent trial. As background to this discussion, the writer also covers Eichmann's role in the Holocaust and his escape from American occupying forces and flight to Argentina. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: kheich.rtf

Cause and Aftermath of September 11, 2001
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This 15 page paper takes the form of a speech to discuss the causes of the attack on September 11, and the U.S. actions in its wake. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVcsattk.rtf

Causes of the Arab-Israeli War, 1947-1948
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This 4 page paper considers the Arab-Israeli War that occurred in 1947-1948 and argues that nationalist movements may be sufficient causes for the conflict. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVIsrWar.rtf

Centers of Jewish Intellectual Life/A Historical View
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A 3 page research paper that looks at Jewish history. Throughout much of their history, the Jewish people have been dispersed to the far corner of the globe and without a homeland. Nevertheless, they have managed to maintain their identity as a people and this is due, in part, to having specific geographical centers on which Jewish life could be based. This discussion briefly charts this aspect of Jewish history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khjuhis.rtf

Challenges to 20th Century Imperialism
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This 8 page paper discusses the processes that may come into play when a nation struggles to free itself from the grip of an imperial power.
Filename: HVImperl.rtf

Changes in Egypt and Turkey in the Nineteenth Century
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A 6 page paper discussing mechanisms by which Egypt was able to pull away from Turkey before achieving independence from the British. Until each nation achieved independence in the early 20th century, the histories of Egypt and Turkey had been intertwined for hundreds of years. As the original conquering nation, Turkey was the one with greater influence over the other, but Egypt was able to recover and begin developing at a faster pace as the Ottoman Empire slid into decline. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KS-EgyptTurkey.wps

Changes in the Egyptian Economy
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This 5 page paper discusses the Egyptian economy since Nasser, and speculates on the reasons why an authoritarian government has remained in power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVEgtEcn.rtf

Christian Viewpoint - War In Iraq
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A 7 page paper that discusses Christian points of view about the war. There is no more agreement among leading Christians than there is among any other group. The essay reports the criteria for a "Just War" and the views expressed by leading Christians. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGirqwrch.rtf

Classifying Mideast States
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A 5 page paper discussing a system of classifying Arab nations devised by Clement Henry and Robert Springborg. Under this system, Algeria, Syria and Iraq are “bunker states;” Egypt is a “bully praetorian” state. The paper assesses this classification method and concludes that Henry and Springborg’s method is a useful one. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSmideClass.rtf

Coalition Governments in Israel
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This 5 page paper consider the occurrence of coalition governments in the state of Israel. The paper considers the wide diversity and numerous political parties, the electoral system and the political culture as explanation. The writer concentrates on 1984 – 2001. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Communications in the United Arab Emirates
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This 3 page paper examines communications, with an emphasis on journalism, as it respects UAE law. Freedom of speech is examined as are women's roles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA523UAE.rtf

Comparing the Three Main Muslim Empires:
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This paper examines the similarities and differences between the Ottoman, Persian and Mughal Empires. This paper furthermore compares them to contemporary European absolutist states of the 17th and 18th centuries. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSEmpire.rtf

Conducting an Interview Concerning Human Rights in Syria
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This is a 4 page paper which discuss the cultural differences that need to be considered when conducting an interview concerning human rights in Syria. The bibliography has 3 sources.
Filename: JHSyri.rtf

Conflict Theory v. Functionalism / The Middle East Conflict
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the conflict theory and functionalism and then applies them to an understanding of the sociological elements of the Middle East Conflict. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Confunct.wps

CONFLICTS AND KUWAITI CONSTRUCTION
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This 10-page paper examines the conflicts inherent in the Kuwait construction industry. Topics under discussion include a multi-cultural work force and government interference. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTkuwcom.rtf

Contemporary Middle East & Ohio
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A 4 page research paper that compares and contrasts four factors that the writer argues shows commonality between the contemporary Middle East and Ohio. These factors are: water usage, effects of urbanization, unemployment and poverty. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khmeoh.rtf

Crises in the Middle East
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This 10 page paper takes a look at the conflict in the Middle East. The history of Israel is examined as well as the legitimacy of the state. International relations theories are used to evaluate the situation. Solutions are proposed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA250Isr.rtf

Cyprus
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15 pages in length. Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960 accompanied by constitutional guarantees supported by the Greek Cypriot majority to the Turkish Cypriot minority. An attempted Greek-endorsed seizure in 1974 met Turkish opposition, a military move that culminated in Turkey's control of nearly forty percent of the island located in the Mediterranean Sea; a short nine years later found it renamed to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Nearly two decades later, United Nations talks continued as a means by which to definitively determine Cyprus' status and prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive settlement. The writer discusses nationalism, architecture and cultural development as they relate to Cyprus. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCcyprs.rtf

Democratic Peace Theory – Africa And Middle East
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This 12 page paper begins by explaining what the democratic peace theory is and why it works most of the time. The writer reports and comments on why so few nations have been successful in changing from an autocratic government to a democratic government. The conditions and characteristics that are conducive to institutionalizing democracy are explained. The discussion then turns to the Middle East and Africa and the difficulties they have had in democratization programs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGdemmd.rtf

Democratization And Development In The Middle East And The Obstacles Facing This Objective After The Iraqi War
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8 pages in length. The extent to which democratization and development in the Middle East is a precarious endeavor is both grand and far-reaching. While the ultimate outcome will serve to be beneficial and worth the tremendous effort, the political, economic and cultural obstacles facing this objective will prove challenging at best. That various entities seek to establish their respective approach to political development represents but one obstacle; the Iraqi people themselves reflect yet another. The United States is not daunted by these challenges, however, and looks to accomplish its goal of democratization both fully and without compromise. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCIraqi.rtf

Development of Religion in Ancient Egypt
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This 12 page paper discusses the development of religion in ancient Egypt, and how it developed alongside the Egyptian civilization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVEgyRel.rtf

Dichotomy between Text and Illustrations in Medieval Islamic Works
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This 3 page paper discusses the possible reasons for the differences between text and illustrations in some medieval Islamic works; it considers two illustrations from the Shahnama in detail.
Filename: HVTxtIll.rtf

Differences in Social and Economic Life in Middle East During Ninth & Nineteenth Centuries
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A 5 page paper detailing how social and economic life in the nineteenth century Middle East differed from the economy and society one-thousand years earlier. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mideast3.wps

Differences in the Technologies Used in Vietnam and in the Gulf War
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This 8 page paper examines the difference in weapons and tactics employed in the two conflicts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVVietGu.rtf