Essays and Research Papers on Israel & Middle East

A 14 page discussion of the many influences Islam has had on the occidental world. Concentrating on the Islamic influence in Spain the author outlines the religious, political, and cultural influences that have been incurred over time. The conclusion is presented that the many invaluable reflections of Islam's material contributions to Spain and much ...

A 3 page essay that first of all discusses the major points of Said's text Orientalism, which argue that the Western interpretation of other cultures provided a necessary vocabulary for demonizing non-Europeans that served to rationalize European and American imperialism. In other words, Said proposes that the ways in which the West conceived the Orient, ...

This 11-page paper discusses the polarization of Israel, the differences between the religious and secularist parties, and whether there is any consensus.

This 3 page paper focuses on Hamas and a hypothetical example is used to explore the future of the world order. If Hamas gained strength, what would happen to the United States and Israel? The paper explores several questions posed by a student. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

This 4 page paper summarizes this book as well as providing an anlysis of the content. This paper highlights the transformations that occured within the synagogue community, thereby supporting the viewpoint of the author. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper addresses topics related to the Middle East and conflict in the region. The IRA (of Ireland) is the focus of an inquiry into terrorism and how it is funded. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which offers a critical analysis of Tessler's article on the relationship of religion and democracy in the Middle East, with particular reference to his comparisons between religiosity in Islamic states and in fundamentalist Christian societies in the western world.

A 3 page paper that argues the war in Iraq is unjustified. The writer discusses reasons to support the argument and offers alternatives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at September 11, 2001 as well as terrorism in the Middle East. An explanation of types of terrorism in the Middle East as well as a look at media regarding the 911 attacks is provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page paper discussing the cost of doing business in Turkey, its amazing economic performance despite an economic collapse in 2002, the role of FDI and the role of the Istanbul Stock Exchange in keeping investors' attention. With growth progressing so well and the government remaining committed to building the economy despite internal ...

In 1920 the French and British were granted mandates governing countries in the Middle East, France gaining Syria and Lebanon and Britain Palestine and Iraq. This 5 page paper considers the French and British interests in the region and the reasons behind the formation and administration of a mandate system by the League of Nations. ...

This 12 page paper focuses on this minority in Iran. Information about the Kurds is relayed but there is a focus on the political situation in Iran as well. The past and future of Iran and the Kurds in the region is disused. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on the Pakistani economy, how the war on terror has impacted it, and whether it is fueling terrorism as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9-page paper analyzes Qatar and its media, determining the news vs. propaganda ratio, and discussing how much state control exists over the newspapers and television stations. Also discussed is Al Jazeera. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

12 pages in length. The overwhelming desire for peace has created some questionable solutions to attaining this most elusive entity; in its attempt to address its long-standing discord with Palestine, Israel has done so at the great expense of its own people. Should Sharon's controversial decision to uproot no fewer than nine thousand ...

This 3 page paper discusses the characteristics of Egyptian men and how a counselor might work with them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses recent developments in the Turkish high-tech sector. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 23 page paper presenting a case study of Saudi Arabia's Jarir Bookstore in the first part, followed by another section identifying several strategic issues that can be used as points for discussion of the case. Jarir Bookstore is Saudi Arabia's leading computer hardware and software retailer. Most companies find sweeping economic changes ...

An 8 page paper which examines the causes and some possible solutions to terrorism in the Third World. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that briefly examines the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and proposes a solution. Israel has been at war with displaced Palestinians since the partitioning of Palestine by the UN in 1947. The Jewish people who created Israel feel that they have an ancient right to Palestine that dates back to the biblical Kingdom ...

This 8 page paper examines the difference in weapons and tactics employed in the two conflicts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the attitudes and perceptions of pilgrimage and holy war, and how medieval attitudes contrast with contemporary ones. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 7 page paper which examines the economic and political development in the Middle East. The bibliography has 3 sources.

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 ...