Essays and Research Papers on Israel & Middle East

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.

In 2005 Aral Sharon unilaterally withdrew Jewish settlements from the mainly Palestinian Gaza strip. This was welcomed by the Palestinians, but it was also undertaken with no negotiations and many Jewish settlers argued they had the right to stay. This 3 page paper briefly outlines both sides of the situation. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ...

This 5 page paper evaluates this book that demonstrates erroneous thinking about Arab American women. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper examines political reform in Morocco but argues that little has been accomplished. Much is done for appearances. Morocco and Bahrain are compared. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at these schools in Pakistan. Are they really fostering a climate of terror? The answer is no, and the paper explains why. Scholarly articles are used to demonstrate that the majority of schools do not preach violence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper which discusses the interaction of imperialism, human rights abuses, and terrorism in the Balkans and the Persian Gulf. The bibliography has 5 sources.

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.

This 5 page paper poses three "why" questions about the January 2006 Palestinian election in which Hamas won a huge majority of the vote. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at recent problems in Sudan. Solutions are explored. Reasons for ignoring the problem are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Jerusalem as a divided city in 1948. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page paper which examines the issues confronting Islam today in Pakistan and Iran. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the reasons for the failure of the Israeli-Palestinian summit in 2000. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the similarities among the American Civil War, the Iraq War and the Yugoslavian Civil War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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

3 pages in length. There was a time when news was dispensed by impartial and evenhanded entities, most prominently via network news stations, by which events of the day were broadcast to viewers around the country. As cable television expanded and channels specifically tailored for the 24/7 presence of newscasts flourished, the ability ...

This 4 page paper argues that while the documentary Promises is worthwhile, the problems in the Middle East will never be fixed due to prejudice. The idea of potential change is broached. No bibliography.

This 2 page paper outlines the conflict in the Middle East. How it relates to terrorism is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper. In March 1988, the Kurdish city of Halabja in Iraq was brutally attacked (by Iraqi military) with chemical bombs as well as with artillery and cluster bombs. It was not the first chemical attack against a Kurd village but it was the worst. This essay reports what happened and the subsequent ...

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

This 6 page paper discusses the events that led to Desert Storm; the conduct of the war; and lessons learned that we can apply to Iraq today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the UAE and its traditions and culture. Attention it paid to recent activity and expansion in the arts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the problem in the United Arab Emirates, and other Arab countries, as it pertains to excessive traffic accidents. Statistics are included. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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. ...

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.

A 5 page research paper that discusses and analyzes the main goals that guided US foreign policy toward the Palestinian-Israeli conflict during the Cold War, post-World War II years. Bibliography lists 1 source.