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2. One Year Later: The "Afghanistan Papers" and the Two-Decade War.

Author

Sprusansky, Dale

Subjects
*AFGHAN War, 2001-2021, *DISENGAGEMENT (Military science), AFGHANISTAN-United States relations
Abstract

The article reflects on the comments of Craig Whitlock, an investigative reporter on the Afghanistan war and he joined the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft to discuss the impact of the "Afghanistan Papers". It mentions that U.S. negotiated an agreement with the Taliban in which it promised to remove all troops from Afghanistan.

Published
2021

3. From an Israel-Centric to a Rights-Based Approach.

Author

Hassan, Zaha

Subjects
*ARAB-Israeli conflict, *WEBINARS, ISRAEL-Palestine relations, ISRAEL-United States relations, PALESTINE-United States relations, FOREIGN relations of the United States
Abstract

The article focuses on a policy paper "Breaking the Israel Palestine Status Quo," which was presented at a web-based conference organized by this journal. It was prepared by former policy makers who assessed what U.S. engagement has been in the region and to re-imagine that engagement. It is noted that Palestinians wanted the U.S. involved, was because they believed that only U.S. can deliver Israel.

Published
2021

4. Other People's Mail.

Author

Sprusansky, Dale

Subjects
*ARAB-Israeli conflict, *NEWSPAPERS, ISRAEL-Palestine relations
Abstract

The article presents several letters published in various news papers including "Enterprise-Record," "The Plain Dealer" and "Portland Press Herald." The topics include increasing violence witnessed during Israel- Palestine conflict, U.S. President Joe Biden's support for Israel and the need for U.S. to change its policy towards Israel.

Published
2021

5. Does Libya Need an Economic Approach to Peace?

Author

Pasquini, Elaine

Subjects
*LIBYAN Conflict, 2011-, *CIVIL war, *ECONOMIC history
Abstract

The article discusses a panel discussion hosted by Middle East Institute (MEI) at Washington, DC on January 13, 2019. Topics discussed include MEI nonresident fellow Jason Pack's paper "An International Financial Commission is Libya's Last Hope," an economic-based approach of Pack to end Libya's six-year civil war and views of Nate Mason, former commercial officer at the American Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on economic concerns.

Published
2020

6. Turkish Local Elections Pose Challenge for The Opposition, as Well as for Erdogan.

Author

Gorvett, Jonathan

Subjects
*ELECTIONS, *MILITARY operations other than war, *POLITICAL parties
Abstract

The article reports on challenges posed by Turkish local elections on opposition, as well as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It informs that ruling party is dominating the media and public discourse, with all the mainstream papers and television channels supporting Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party; and the impact of Turkey's military activities in neighboring Syria on elections.

Published
2019

7. Libyan Civil War Hinders Virus Response.

Author

Pasquini, Elaine

Subjects
*CIVIL war, *REFUGEES, *IMMIGRANTS, *HUMAN rights violations, *COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract

The article discusses the virtual roundtable on the published Chatham House research paper, "Community Dynamics and Economic Interests of Libyan Armed Groups" and civil war hosted by Middle East lnstitute (MEl) on April 7, 2020. Topics discussed include refugees and migrants remaining in abysmal detention centers and facing grave risk of human rights abuses; need for funding a strong COVID-19 humanitarian response; and control of the Central Bank of Libya.

Published
2020

8. Palestinian Self-Determination Necessary for Peace, Scholar Says.

Author

Pasquini, Elaine

Subjects
*VIOLENCE, *ARAB-Israeli conflict, *LEADERSHIP, *PALESTINIANS, ISRAELI politics & government
Abstract

The article informs that Middle East Institute hosted a program on Nathan Stock's recently released paper "There is No ‘Status Quo': Drivers of Violence in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. It mentions that Stock argues that domestic Israeli politics, Palestinian leadership, lack of legal status for Palestinians and the continuing illegal Israeli occupation are key drivers of violent conflict.

Published
2019

9. Other People's Mail.

Author

Stahr, Melinda, Mirfendereski, Guive, McEwen, Gwen, Musleh, Maher, Byrnes, Gene, Schuchmann, Josef, Singerman, David, Burch, Mike, Miller, Tom, Fernando, Christian, Urdank, Albion M., and Parkinson, John

Subjects
*ISRAEL-Gaza conflict, 2006-, *INTERNATIONAL relations, FOREIGN relations of the United States in the 21st century
Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in various papers including one on the resolution supporting Israel's attack on Gaza, one on the U.S. foreign policy with respect to the shooting down of the Malaysia airliner and another on the Israeli bombing in Gaza.

Published
2014

10. CATO Experts Call For a Revised U.S. Foreign Policy.

Author

Sprusansky, Dale

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

The article reports on the release of a policy paper titeld "Our Foreign Policy Choices: Rethinking America's Global Role," by the scholars of CATO Institute in July 2016 that focuses on the international relations of the U.S.

Published
2016

11. "It's What We Do" Captures Awards At DC Fringe Festival.

Author

Najjab, Jamal

Subjects
*THEATER
Abstract

The article focuses on the theatrical production "It's What We Do: A Play About the Occupation" written and directed by Pamela Nice and performed at the Atlas Theater in Washington, D.C. and its receipt of awards from the newspaper "Washington City Paper" and the website DCMetroTheaterArts.

Published
2015

12. Announcements.

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

The article announces the online availability of all Voice of America programming and the call for papers for the 2015 Middle East Dialogue: The Middle East: Glorious Past, Uncertain Future.

Published
2014

13. Announcements.

Subjects
*LAW schools, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article reports on the calls for papers/panels announced by the Law School at the University of Southampton in England for its conference titled International Law and the State of Israel: Legitimacy, Responsibility and Exceptionalism.

Published
2014

14. "The Map is Not the Territory" Exhibit at Levantine Cultural Center.

Author

Twair, Samir

Subjects
*MOTION picture screenings, *TRAVELING film exhibitions
Abstract

The article reviews the works on paper and film exhibition "The Map Is Not the Territory: Parallel Paths--Palestinians, Native Americans, Irish" at the Laventine Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California on May 8-June 22, 2014.

Published
2014