The Political Culture of Jordan
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A 6 page overview of the political culture of Jordan. Relates the history of Jordan since it won its independence from Great Britain in 1946 and relates the political culture of the country is largely determined by trade-based interaction with other countries and the policies which regulate this trade. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPjordnB.wps
Paper Title: The Political Culture of Jordan

Iranians In The US and the Cold War Effect On That Relationship:
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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.
Filename: CWirania.wps
Paper Title: Iranians In The US and the Cold War Effect On That Relationship:

Arab Nationalism / Why A Single, Unified Arab State Has Not Yet Been Achieved
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7 pages in length. Despite the fact that a single, unified Arab state has long been desired, the ever-present distraction of nation-state patriotism and tribal loyalties have remained the wedge that continues to defeat such a quest. Arab nationalism is said to be at fault for this inability to form a unified Arab state; however, there are those who contend that there exist a combination of reasons behind this ineffectualness. Not only does it have to do with Western interference and narrow-minded Arab leadership, but it also has a significant amount to do with the way that several nation-states uphold their political and social contrarieties. A considerable amount of critics believe that in order to achieve a cohesive, single, unified Arab state, there must be an end to violence and discord, as well as a move toward individual plans of development and removal of the nationalistic ideal. The writer discusses nationalism and unification as they relate to the Arab states. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: ArabNat4.wps
Paper Title: Arab Nationalism / Why A Single, Unified Arab State Has Not Yet Been Achieved

“Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age”: A Review of the Book by Stephen Humphries
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A 5 page review of the many factors which have interacted to shape the past and the present in the Middle East. Explains the title of the book and provides a chapter by chapter review noting the economic, political, and ideological factors which have interacted over the generations to shape one of the most fascinating regions on earth. Emphasizes the importance of Islam in particular in this formative process. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPmemDes.wps
Paper Title: “Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age”: A Review of the Book by Stephen Humphries

“The Palestinian Liberation Organization, People, Power and Politics”: A Review of the Book by Helena Cobban
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A 5 page overview of the history of the PLO as presented by author Helena Cobban. This paper compares the presentation in the book with the history of the Palestinian resistance, concluding that there are no clearly defined “good guys” or “bad guys”, that both Palestine and Israel are responsible for many injustices. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPplo.rtf
Paper Title: “The Palestinian Liberation Organization, People, Power and Politics”: A Review of the Book by Helena Cobban

“Waging Peace: Israel and the Arabs, 1948-2003” by Itamar Rabinovich
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A 5 page review of “Waging Peace: Israel and the Arabs, 1948-2003” by Itamar Rabinovich. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwgp.rtf
Paper Title: “Waging Peace: Israel and the Arabs, 1948-2003” by Itamar Rabinovich

"All the Shah's Men"
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This 5 page paper examines Stephen Kinzer's book "All the Shah's Men" with regard to America's foreign entanglements, and asks whether the nation is well served by a policy of effecting regime change in other sovereign nations. It further discusses Kinzer's book with regard to the promises President Truman made in his speech in Mexico City in 1947. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVAllSha.rtf
Paper Title: "All the Shah's Men"

"Roadmap to Peace" in Middle East
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A 4 page research paper that examines the plan for Middle East proposed by President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair that is referred to as "Roadmap to Peace." The writer discusses the plan's major steps and timetable, as well as likely objections that may come from Israelis and Palestinians. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khrdmap.rtf
Paper Title: "Roadmap to Peace" in Middle East

A History of the Modern Middle East/Book Review
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A 6 page book review of A History of the Modern Middle East by William Cleveland (1994). This is a complex and scholarly work, designed to present Middle Eastern history to both students and general readers who have not previously studied this subject. The Middle East plays a prominent role in the daily news. In many cases, commentators and policymakers appear mystified by Middle Eastern attitudes and, particularly, by their stance towards the West and the US. Cleveland's history not only explains past events, but also places them within cultural and geographic context that aids the reader in seeing how the region evolved to its present state. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khhisme.rtf
Paper Title: A History of the Modern Middle East/Book Review

A Look at Plascov's The Palestinian Refugees in Jordan 1948-1957
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This 7 page paper examines this book about the Palestinian refugees. The paper thoughtfully discusses and reacts to the work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA816Ref.rtf
Paper Title: A Look at Plascov's The Palestinian Refugees in Jordan 1948-1957