Essays and Research Papers on Israel & Middle East

A 3 page research paper that argues that the root cause of problems in the Middle East is the continuing legacy of colonialism. Many members of the general public in Western countries are mystified by the problems originating in the Middle East and the threat of global terrorism. After the terrorist attacks on the US ...

This 3 page paper looks at Yemen's economy. The relevance of oil is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the revolutions in Iran in 1953 and the revolt in Guatemala the following year. It also discusses U.S. involvement in both actions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7-page paper compares the economies of Jeddah (in Saudi Arabia) with Dubai (in the UAE). Discussions about oil and their impact on the economies is also noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses Christian points of view about the war. There is no more agreement among leading Christians than there is among any other group. The essay reports the criteria for a "Just War" and the views expressed by leading Christians. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the three models of taking the land of Canaan: conquest, infiltration and revolt, and which one makes the most sense. It also touches on why the early Israelites could not govern themselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper describes the 1979 Iran hostage crisis and the U.S. response. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses some of the forces that are shaping Egypt's politics of democratization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 18 page paper. The U.S. Congress established Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZ) in Jordan to promote the peace process in the Middle East and specifically between Israel and Jordan. Egypt subsequently became part of this pact. This essay explains what QIZs are, the criteria for a product to be a QIZ product, where and ...

This 9 page paper discusses three types of terrorism, ideological, nationalist and state-sponsored, using the Baader-Meinhof Gang in Germany; the Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka, and Iran as examples of each. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which illustrates how the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 was justified. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page book report that examines and discusses the memoir, Beirut Fragments, in which author Jean Said Makdisi records what it was like to live in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, during that country's long civil war, which was still being fought when her book was published. Her text offers intriguing insight into what ...

A 6 page paper that provides a general overview of some issues related to the ANDS and the MDG and identifies some of the most difficult challenges. The writer comments on the report of the 2007 Afghanistan Development Forum, the different fiscal years for the U.S. and Afghanistan and recommendations for disbursing money to ...

This 3 page paper examines the Iraqi Constitution. The U.S. Constitution is used for comparison purposes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The 5 page paper discusses the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, an institution of learning that was founded centuries ago and that has had a profound effect on scholars everywhere. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses funeral rites in Saudi Arabia and what they tell us about the changes that have taken place in the country itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper compares Alexander the Great's methods with the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper that generally discusses the possible concerns of and challenges for military advisors in Afghanistan. The writer comments on progress and also on increasing insurgent attacks. The underlying theme is what has been learned and what needs to be considered when providing aid given the different fiscal calendars of the two ...

This 10 page paper discusses some of the threats against security, the Iraqi Security Forces; civic institutions and economics in northern Iraq. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In ten pages, this overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict includes its origin, chronological history, current status, and also discusses what is being done to lessen tensions. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

In four pages this paper attempts to define what is meant by Palestine and Palestinian culture. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5-page paper discusses economics as it pertains to OPEC. The paper also talks about monopolies, oligopolies and cartels. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Joe Sacco’s comic book “Palestine” with regard to whether or not it is a suitable medium for the subject it portrays. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 15-page paper discusses reasons why Dubai of the United Arab Emirates has forged a peaceful and profitable existence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the progression of Minoan society, including the view that both the Near East (including Mesopotamia) and Egypt had an influence on Minoan Crete. Bibliography lists 5 sources.