Essays and Research Papers on Israel / Middle East

A 5 page overview of Bahrain's economic status in relation to the Middle East and the rest of the world. Emphasizes Bahrain's recognition of oil as a limited resource and the need for economic diversification, an objective she has pursued since the 1960s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of population changes since the inception of this nation in 1971. Changes over the decades are noted, particularly in respect to gender and age ratios. Several charts, and a map, are included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 13 page paper discussing The Persian Gulf War, or Operation Desert Storm. This war was one of the shortest US military operations in history, and also the least destructive in terms of lives lost. Many within the effort believed that the US should have not discontinued the war when it did, but the US was ...

This 6 page report discusses the origins and outcomes of the Persian Gulf conflict. This report also considers the context of what historians and social theorists call a “just war” or the “just war doctrine” and how it was viewed in terms of modern understanding of what is and is not just war. It can be argued that it was ...

This 24 page report discusses the fact that environmental issue must be considered, regardless of political or economic considerations, from a number of specific perspectives that address underlying issues that relate to environmental responsibility separate and apart from political ideologies. The situations in which the Kingdom of Jordan finds itself as it makes a free trade agreement with the US serves ...

8 pages in length. The hegemonic stability theory, which stresses the importance of a central stabilizing force that keeps a international system from breaking apart, can readily be applied to the manner by which the middle east has taken such a formidable stance within the political world. What is at the heart of ...

This 10 page paper focuses on the role of women in the PLO. Feminism is discussed as a significant issue. Women's issues in the entire region are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages. This book delves into some stories that one would consider unbelievable if not coming from this highly praised journalist. Bosnia becomes a very real and terrifying place for the reader, and we learn that the Holocaust was not the last of terrible ethnic crimes; they are still happening in our world. ...

8 pages in length. No country is immune from the ravages of cancer, however, not all nations are as knowledgeable or have the most beneficial attitudes about the often-fatal disease. As well, screening behavior has been found to be gravely deficient in some parts of the globe, effectively adding to the overall mortality ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the environment and social structure in Israel during the reign of King David. Topics discussed are construction of houses, clothing, food, celebrations, and family life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(11 pp) This paper was designed as a tutorial for an individual with English as a second language. A general examination and definition of human rights begins this discussion. The human rights violations against women by the Kaliban of Afghanistan are discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources .

(5 pp) An empire is defined as 'a large state or a group of states under a single ruler,' and the historic group this is called 'Ottoman' is seldom described without the addition, 'Empire,' after it. It is a good combination of terms for a group of people, from what is now Turkey ...

A 7 page outline of the factors behind the Persian Gulf War and U.S. military strategy during that war. Notes the extreme sense of American patriotism which was incited by Saddam Hussein, the harsh contrast between Iraq and American ideology, and the differing goals of these two countries. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(5 pp) This tutortial discusses the fact that the historical context of women's non-political role in the Middle East is changing, as mothers on both sides are united in decrying their children's deaths in this decades old crisis. Women with similar restrictions are learning new ways to influence the fate of their countries. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the beginnings of the Caliphate, its structure and why it had ultimately failed. The contributions of several caliphates are noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country that has a diversified economy and continues to grow and improve as it has during the last two decades. Statistics show us that the United Arab Emirates' economy was up by more than twenty percent in 2000. This was in the most part due to their increased ...

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 ...

This 5 page paper looks at Shlaim's recent book on Israeli-Arab relations. Foreign policy is discussed as well as the role of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the fact that numerous nations throughout the world find the fact that the United States allows and acts upon a death penalty to be a barbaric example of how uncivilized and violent America truly is. In 1998, both China and The Congo executed more people than the 68 killed in the United States. Iran ...

Not many Egyptian leaders come immediately to mind when considering great leaders of the modern world. This 10 page paper explores the life and political acts of Gamel Abdul Nasser, President of Egypt during the post war years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages. This is an excellent research paper analyzing the causes behind the different aspects of the Islamic Middle Period. The society, economy, science and literature are all considered and explained. Bibliography lists 1 source.

24 pages. This paper focuses on the ASEAN role against child soldiers. The use of children as soldiers has spread throughout Southeast Asia and neighboring countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Additionally, there is a brief history of the God army in Myanmar, how it happened, and how it affects other countries. The attack ...

10 pages. This paper is an overview of the Fifty Years' War in the Holy Land, including such topics as the War of 1948, the Sinai Campaign and the Suez Crisis of 1956. As this is a time period made up of many turbulent skirmishes, the subject is one that is vast. The ...

7 pages. This paper researches and tries to answer the question of why some Middle Eastern Countries Hate the United States so much. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 14 page paper. The history and founding of the League of Arab States, often referred to as the Arab League, are reported. The purpose and objectives of the League are outlined as are the founding member-states and the current membership. The writer then explains how the League works, including a description of the leadership. ...