Academic papers on Israel & The Middle East

Iranians In The US and the Cold War Effect On That Relationship:
This five page-paper presents and in-depth discussion on why Iranians first began coming to the US and what historical event promoted their migration. Bibliography lists four sources.
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'Egypt During the Nasser Years'
5 pages in length. A review of the book by Kirt J. Beattie. Discussion of the controversial yet highly visible and interesting career of Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian statesman who rose to become one of the most influential leaders of the...
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Israel: A History of Conflict
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,...
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Edward W. Said as an Arab Spokesperson
A 7 page research paper that looks at the work of Edward W. Said, specifically his book 'Orientalism,' as making Said representative as a spokesperson for Arab concerns. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Israel's Children
It could be argued that the differences in cultures that is seen in Israel is not different from those seen in the urban areas of the United States. This 5 page paper argues that in Israel the idea of the children as the foundation for the...
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Hostile Intent - Operation Earnest Will
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...
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Bahrain: A Middle East Success Story
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...
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The Role Of Abraham In Israel's History
The history of Israel is one that combines religious, political and cultural aspects of a nation with roots in many different national and religious identities. This 8 page paper explores the relationship of the prophet Abraham to the history...
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Israel: A History of Conflict
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,...
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The Geography of Oman
A 10 page paper describing the nation of Oman in terms of the five themes of geography: location, place, regions, movement and interaction. Oman is located at the entrance to the Persian Gulf and so is witness to the vast numbers of...
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The United Arab Emirates: Population Issues
This 11 page paper provides an overview of population changes since the inception of this nation in 1971. Changes over the decades are noted, particularly in respect to gender and age ratios. Several charts, and a map, are included. Bibliography...
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The Gulf War and Its Effects
A 13 page paper discussing The Persian Gulf War, or Operation Desert Storm. This war was one of the shortest US military operations in history, and also the least destructive in terms of lives lost. Many within the effort believed that the US...
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Hegemonic Stability Theory: How It Relates To The Middle East
8 pages in length. The hegemonic stability theory, which stresses the importance of a central stabilizing force that keeps a international system from breaking apart, can readily be applied to the manner by which the middle east has taken such a...
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Syria - Constant "Hot Spot"
(5 pp) The modern state of Syria was not established until 1946, after the Second World War, but it is a land that has been inhabited since ancient times. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of habitation dating back to about 5000B.C....
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Women of the PLO
This 10 page paper focuses on the role of women in the PLO. Feminism is discussed as a significant issue. Women's issues in the entire region are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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