Paul L. Scham and Russell E. Lucas, "'Normalization' and 'Anti-Normalization' in Jordan: The Public Debate"
The new, revised and completely updated sixth edition of
the Israel-Arab Reader has been published by Penguin Putnam. This paperback
covers the Arab-Israel conflict and peace process from its inception a century
ago to the present day, including material on the 2000 Camp David summit,
Clinton plan, and the new intifada. Almost 50,000 copies of previous editions
are in print, making this one of the most widely used reference books on the
Middle East.
Beginning with the inception of the Zionist and Arab
nationalist movements, the book covers more than a century of history. It
documents the British mandate and attempts to resolve the conflict; Israel's
independence and the outbreak of wars; international diplomatic efforts to solve
the conflict; and the peace process and its breakdown. Materials are presented
reflecting the positions of Arab leaders and states, Europeans, Israel,
Palestinians, the USSR, and the United States. The texts of international
resolutions and agreements, as well as the accords made during the peace
process, are also provided. In all, there are about 250 entries, all primary
source material from a wide range of sources.
The result is a comprehensive work suitable for reading,
reference, and teaching. The past edition has been reviewed and re-edited for
timeliness and balance. Many new items have been added to bring the coverage up
to date. We hope you will find the book of interest for purchasing, reading, or
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classroom use.
Ephraim Dowek, Israeli-Egyptian Relations 1980-2000 (Frank Cass, 2001). L35.00/$49.50 (Hardcover only) ISBN 0-7146-5162-1. <http://www.frankcass.com>.
B. Journals, Newsletters. Papers
The Summer 2001 issue of Middle East Quarterly has been published. For
further information and to order: Middle East Quarterly, 1500 Walnut Street,
Suite 1050 Philadelphia, PA 19102, Tel: 215-546-5406, ext. 19, Fax:
215-546-5409: <MEQ@MEForum.org>.
The new issue of Siyassa al-Dawliyya, Egyptian Journal of International
Politics, July 2001 Issue No. 145 is out. For contents: <http://www.siyassa.org.eg/ESiyassa/ahram/2001/7/1/tocc0.htm>.
New issue of Middle Eastern Studies journal (Frank Cass, vol. 37 no.3) has been published. For contents and ordering
information: <http://www.frankcass.com/jnls/index2.htm>.
New Issue of Mediterranean Politics has been published. For contents and
ordering information: <http://www.frankcass.com/jnls/mp.htm>.
Israeli Sociology, A Journal for the Study of Israeli Society, welcomes subscribers. Subscription for one volume is $40. To subscribe: Ramot Publishing, 32 Haim Levanon St. Tel Aviv, 69975, Israel. For more information: Hanna Herzog, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Tel Aviv University 69978; Tel: 972-3- 6408964; Fax: 972-3- 6409215. <socis@post.tau.ac.il>.
Ari Movement's quarterly publication, "Insight Turkey," may be
viewed at: <http://www.exploreturkey.com>. For more information: Ali
Gunertem <alig@erols.com>.
Michael Rubin, Into The Shadows: Radical Vigilantes in Khatami's Iran
(Washington Institute on Near East Policy, 2001). For further information and to
order: <http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/pubs/iran.htm>.
Brenda Shaffer, Partners In Need: The Strategic Relationship of Russia and
Iran (Washington Institute on Near East Policy, 2001). For further information
and to order: <http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/pubs/iran.htm>.
Harvard University's Caspian Studies Program held a conference,
"U.S.-Russian Relations: Implications for the Caspian Region" (October
22-23, 2000). The Conference report can be downloaded at: <http://ksgnotes1.harvard.edu/BCSIA/Library.nsf/pubs/Oct2000Conf>.
Hard copies available upon request. Please contact: <SDIJFK@harvard.edu>.
2. WEBSITES/GROUPS ONLINE
A. General:
Foreign Policy has
listings of past articles on the Middle East and North Africa: <http://www.foreignpolicy.com/subjects/fpmideas.html>.
Human Rights Internet (HRI) Middle East reports: <http://www.hri.ca/doccentre/displayDocs.cfm?issueID=43&countryID=>.
This is part of the "Regional Reports" section by the Canadian-based
HRI: <http://www.hri.ca/welcome.cfm>.
Fundacio
CIDOB (Center of International Relations and International Cooperation)
biographies site (in Spanish). Includes many Middle Eastern figures listed
alphabetically and by country (note phonetic Spanish spelling--Khatami becomes
Jatami): <http://www.cidob.org/bios/castellano/indices/indices.htm>.
ZPC (Zarate's Political Connections). Site (in Spanish) includes a search
engine for biographies, as well as other topics: <http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/00search.htm>.
Links to Gunnar's Middle Eastern governments on the web, Listed under
"Asia": <http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/asia.html>. In addition, there
is a very helpful list of links for Turkey: <http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/world.html>.
New Arab League website (English and Arabic). Contains links to member
countries, architectural heritage and civilization, general secretariat, history
of the Arab League, the League today (news): <http://www.leagueofarabstates.org/>.
Camp David Accords
(1978) site combining education with entertainment through graphics, text and
hyperlinks. Very detailed, full of photos, with day-to-day coverage of
negotiations: <http://www.ibiblio.org/sullivan/CampDavid-Accords-homepage.html>.
The author of Camp David, Professor Leon Sullivan, has a personal site here as
well with copies of research papers: <http://www.ibiblio.org/sullivan/bios/TerrySullivan-bio.html>.
Dan Cork, The Palestinian Economy post Oslo: Unsustainable Development
(Information Brief Number 79, 11 July, 2001): <http://www.pna.net/building_state/information_brief.htm>.
Map of Jerusalem, graphically sophisticated cyber-tour: <http://www.mapofjerusalem.com/tindex.htm>.
Jerusalem in Old Maps and Views. Online selection of the exhibition
produced by the Public Affairs Division of the Israel Ministry of Foreign
Affairs for the "Jerusalem 3000" celebrations. Includes sections from
the 6th century until the 19th century: <http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00jb0>.
B. Iraq
Iraqi interests section, Paris has a site in Arabic and French:
<http://www.embassyiraq.com/>. Particularly worth noting,
"Theoretical perspectives" (in French) of Iraqi foreign policy,
by Dr Ghazi Fayssal Hussain, Ambassadeur, Chef de la Section des Interests
Irakien: <http://www.embassyiraq.com/politique.htm>.
Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its site: <http://www.uruklink.net/mofa/>.
Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq. Contains links to news, Iraqi information and other topics: <http://www.sciri.org/>. The "About Us", contains profiles of its leader and its history: <http://www.sciri.btinternet.co.uk/English/About_Us/about_us.html>.
Iraqi Democratic Union site. Includes history of this opposition group, links to news sources, IDU history and goals, information, maps, arts, culture, links to publications: <http://www.iraqinet.com/>.
KAN--Kurdish Academic Network, an organization of British academics to support education at all levels in Iraqi Kurdistan. The site provides a brief background on the Kurds, the geography of Iraqi Kurdistan and its education system. Also includes news, gallery, members sections:
<http://www.zyworld.com/kan_kurd/>.
C. Iran
Iranian students website. Includes news, Press Releases, Archive, visitors' survey: <http://www.iran-daneshjoo.org/>.
Tavoos, a quarterly magazine
published in Persian and English, announces exhibitions and events in Iranian
art, architecture, music, theater and cinema, together with articles covering
classical Iranian art: <http://www.tavoosmag.com/newsletter/>.
D. Yemen
Yemen National Information Center. Includes sections on: Political
History, Treaties and Conventions, Speeches, Interviews, Republican Resolutions,
Legislation, Tourism, Economy: <http://www.nic.gov.ye/English%20site/index.htm>.
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has his own site. Includes a
biography, photo album, list of achievements, video and audio transmissions, and
a description of Saleh's role in attaining Yemen's "Road to Unity":
<http://www.presidentsaleh.ye/>.
Yemen General People's Congress. Site includes links to Alquds Intifadha,
Yemeni-U.S. relations after the terrorist attack on U.S.S Cole, Methak
newspaper, as well as activities of the General Peoples' Congress: <http://www.gpc.org.ye/indexE.htm>.
E. Algeria
Algeria's National Assembly site (in Arabic): <http://www.apn-dz.org/>.
Islamist group in Algeria, FIS, website: <http://www.fisalgeria.org/history.html>.
Algerian Free Officers Movement. English pages: <http://www.anp.org/engindex/engentry.html>.
World Algerian Action Coalition (WAAC) includes research resources such
as: Algerian Intellectual Thought--philosophical articles by Algerian
intellectuals (in French):
<http://www.waac.org/philosophy/philosophy.htm>. Articles and
Reports--press releases and speeches: <http://www.waac.org/articles_reports_2001.htm>. Algerian
Crisis Sites--includes Algerian human rights organizations and news/information
sites, as well as propaganda sites, that deal with the current crisis: <http://www.waac.org/library/listsites/crisis.html>.
Crisisweb summary report on
current Algerian issues: <http://www.crisisweb.org/projects/africa/algeria/31_Algeria_english_executive_sum.pdf>.
F. Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister's Website. Note that only the French version
works:
<http://www.pm.gov.ma/fr/index.html>.
Includes a guide to the
Moroccan government: <http://www.pm.gov.ma/fr/primature/gouvernement/index.html>.
Includes links to individual ministers.
Speeches
of Moroccan King for 2001:
<http://www.mincom.gov.ma/french/generalites/samajeste/mohammedVI/discours/2001/sommaire2001.htm>.
G. The Gulf
The Gulf Center for Strategic Studies, a
research organization, based in London. Note that due to updating, most of the
links on this page are broken: <http://www.gcss.org.uk/index.html>.
Muhammad Omar Al-Amoudi, Saudi agenda and WTO (guest contributor, Arab
News): <http://www.arab.net/arabview/article.asp?artID=75>.
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Information Web Site. Includes History, News Release section, Addresses, SAA Flight Schedules, Links: <http://www.saudinf.com/> or <http://www.saudinf.com/main/000.htm>.
Omani TV. Includes links to real audio live news: <http://www.oman-tv.gov.om/>.
Also contains useful thumbnail sketch of the country at: <http://www.oman-tv.gov.om/Oman.htm>.
US Embassy in
Qatar site. Includes research resources, information on the embassy and its
services and personnel, Foreign Press Centers, useful links, country profile:
<http://www.usembassy.org.qa/>.
Bahrain Brief. Articles on Bahrain. Includes back issues: <http://www.bahrainbrief.com/english/index.htm >.
Voice of Bahrain, sponsored by the opposition group Bahrain Freedom
Movement, based in the UK. Site includes Editorials, Information Database, News
Database and Arabic language coverage. For English: <http://www.vob.org/english/english.htm>.
Dubai Handbook. Includes sections on History, Geography, Climate,
Population, Language, Government. In addition there is a section titled
Businessman's Guide to Dubai: <http://www.khaleejtimes.com/handbook/index.html>.
UAE site list, called "The List." Includes sections on
Government, Business, Advertising Directory Services, Education,
Telecommunications and links: <http://www.uaeforever.com/TheList/>.
F. North Africa
The
North Africa Journal, Analysis and commentary on North Africa. Business
oriented. Includes an archive, industry watch, newsletter, links. Subscriptions
are available in English and French: <http://www.north-africa.com>.
Tunisian mission to UN. Site
includes Speeches, Basic Data, Tunisia and the UN, Links, and Tunisia's
presidency of the UN Security Council: <http://www.tunisiaonline.com/tunisia-un/eng/index.html>.
Website of The British Embassy in Tripoli, Libya: <http://www.britain-in-libya.org/news-br-ly.htm>.
3. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO E-MAIL PUBLICATIONS
MOCAKAUK--Social Critical Archive of the Middle
East, Central Asia and the Caucasus has daily mailing lists. For more
information: <mocakauk@planet.nl>.
EURAMES
Info Service, a free E-mail bulletin of news and announcements concerning Middle
Eastern studies. To subscribe, send your E-mail address to: <eurames@geo.uni-mainz.de>.
Tavoos Online is a
newsletter on Iranian art and contemporary artists. To see current and past
issues: <http://www.TavoosMag.com/newsletter>.
To subscribe to Tavoos Quarterly from outside Iran: <http://www.TavoosMag.com/subscription.htm> or send to: <MirEnterprise@hotmail.com>.
To subscribe from inside Iran, send to: <Subscribe@TavoosMag.com>.
4. FUNDING/SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/WRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Call for papers for The International Forum for the Culture and Literature of Peace, conference on Conflict Resolution Through Culture, to be held March 14-17, 2002, The Royal National Hotel, London, Russell Square. Topics include: How can a permanent peace be established between Israel and the Palestinians, and other neighboring countries in the Middle East? How can Culture and Literature develop confidence-building measures and initiatives in conflicted regions? Half-page abstracts of scholarly papers focusing on various aspects of Conflict Resolution should be sent to: <adah@matav.net.il>, or: IFLAC POB: 9934, Haifa 34341, Israel. Deadline: August 25, 2001. For further information: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IFLAC_USA>; <http://tx.technion.ac.il/~ada/home.html>.
Society for Iranian Studies
(SIS) is calling for papers for its Fourth Biennial Conference on Iranian
Studies to be held May 24-26, 2002, Bethesda, Maryland. Deadline: September 1,
2001. The abstract must be limited to 250-300 words, and must present an outline
of the central theme and main argument of the paper. Abstracts should be sent by
e-mail to: <mghanoon@uts.cc.utexas.edu>. All participants are required to
pay SIS membership fees for 2002. Pre-registration: Member $45, Family $60,
Student $25 On site registration: Member $60, Family $75, Student $30. For
further information: <http://www.iranian-studies.org>.
Middle East
Program, Royal United Services Institute is looking for an Acting Deputy Head
for a ten-month contract starting September 3, 2001. The post involves working
on scheduled activities and running the Program during its Head's periodic
absences from the UK, as well as administration of several planned conferences;
chairing and administering meetings of the Middle East Forum; and writing
articles for RUSI publications. Salary: L17,500-18,500, depending on experience.
Please send CV and covering letter to the following address: Neil Partrick, Head
of Middle East Programme, RUSI,
Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET. No telephone calls please. <http://www.rusi.org>.
The
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Program of the SSRC is launching a
research grants program to encourage international collaborative research
focusing on the MENA region. We invite proposals that bring together researchers
in different locations to address issues related to the changing nature of
public spheres in the region. The research grants awarded will be for a maximum
amount of $35,000 and for a maximum period of 18 months. The competition is open
to PhD holders of any nationality or discipline. Deadline: October 15, 2001. For
further information: <http://www.ssrc.org/mena> or: MENA Program, Phone:
(212)-377-2700, ext. 441; Fax: (212)-377-2727; or email: <mena@ssrc.org>.
Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research is calling for applicants for
Research Grants and scholarships for Masters and Doctorate Students. The Center
encourages interdisciplinary work among the humanities, social sciences, and
law. Grant: Average of $7,500 to $10,000. Scholarship: Masters: 5,000 NIS;
Doctorate: 10,000 NIS. Masters, Doctorate students, and faculty members are
encouraged to apply. Deadline: 30 November, 2001. For further information: <http://www.tau.ac.il/peace>
or <steinmet@ccsg.tau.ac.il>, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv
69978, Israel. Tel: 972-3-6424298 or 972-36406762 or fax: 972-3-6407489.
Center for Iranian
Research and Analysis (CIRA) is calling for papers for its 20th Annual
Conference, April 26-28, 2002, to be held at Emory University Atlanta, Georgia.
The theme of the conference will be Human Rights Discourse and the Prospects of
Change in Iran. Topics include: economics and economic policy, politics,
history, philosophy, linguistics, social issues such as the youth culture,
minorities, women's studies, literature, arts, environment, human rights, and
demography. Proposals should include a working title, the author's discipline
and field, address, institutional affiliation, phone/fax numbers, and e-mail
address. Deadline: December 15, 2001. Short abstracts should be sent to the
program chair, Dr. M. Hosein Abghari, Division of Economics and Business,
Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia, 30314. Phone:
404-215-2618; Fax: 404-215-2719; email: <habghari@morehouse.edu>.
Israeli Sociology, a Hebrew Language Journal for the Study of Israeli Society is accepting articles for its coming issues. The journal is published twice a year (July and November) and publishes articles dealing with: problems of the Middle-East, sociology of Jewish communities, inequalities in Israeli society, ethnicity, immigration, political process, mass media and culture. The journal is also seeking referees for new articles. Manuscripts and other editorial correspondence should be addressed to the editor: Prof. Hanna Herzog, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, 69978, Israel. <hherzog@post.tau.ac.il>.
The International Center for
Advanced Studies at NYU is accepting applications for 2002–2003 fellowships
for the Project on the Cold War as Global Conflict. Awards are for PhD scholars
at all career stages in humanities and social sciences. Non-U.S. applicants are
encouraged. Fellows will be awarded a $35,000 stipend for 9 months and are
eligible for low-cost NYU housing. Deadline: January 15, 2002. Topics may
include effects of the Cold War on public health, education, welfare state;
trade union; development and direction of academic disciplines and area studies
programs, gender and race relations; class dynamics within and between nations;
religion; mass and high culture including art, architecture, film and other
media; rise of “Big Science”
and the national security state; changes in transportation, information and
communication systems. Work can be
within a specific country, but regional and comparative studies for Latin
America, Africa, Middle East and the Soviet Union are also encouraged. For
further information: <http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/icas> or <icas@nyu.edu>,
fax: 212-995-4546.
5. RESEARCH QUERIES-PLEASE HELP
Rachel Brown <cordray79@hotmail.com> is trying
to identify potential problems that could arise
when people of different Middle Eastern national origins work together in close
proximity (such as Kuwaitis working with Saudi Arabians in Saudi Arabia or
Iranians working with Libyans in Libya). She is specifically interested in
information of with respect to educated, white-collar workers such as engineers
and office workers, etc.
6. SCHOLAR'S AND AUTHOR'S ALERTS (writers report on their books, articles,
and
activities)
Books
Of Barry Rubin, 2000-2001
Authored
Books: The Transformation of Palestinian Politics: From Revolution to
State-Building, paperback edition (Cambridge, Ma.: Harvard University Press,
2001); Istanbul Intrigues, Bosphorus University Press (in press); Turkish
edition (third printing): (Istanbul, Milliyet, 2001)
Edited
Books: Contemporary Islamist Movements in the Middle East (SUNY Press,
2001). Turkish Edition: (Ankara, Avrasya, 2001); The Region at the Center of
the World: Crises and Quandries in the Contemporary Persian Gulf, (London:
Frank Cass, 2001).
Co-edited
books: The Armed Forces in the Contemporary Middle East (London: Frank
Cass, 2001); The Israel‑Arab Reader, sixth edition, (NY:
Viking-Penguin, 2001); Turkey in World Politics: An Emerging Multi-Regional
Power, Lynne Rienner (Boulder, Co., 2001). Paperback: Bosphorus University
Press (in press). Turkish-language edition: Bosphorus University Press (in
press); America and Its Allies, (London: Frank Cass, 2001).
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS,
CONFERENCES, LECTURES
[This only lists new entries. For additional items, see MERIA News past issues
on our homepage. We welcome submissions of events.]
March 14-17, 2002,
The Royal National Hotel, London, Russell Square. IFLAC Pave Peace,
International Forum for the Culture and Literature of Peace conference on
Conflict Resolution Through Culture. Registration form and US $5 should be sent
by August 25, 2001: <adah@matav.net.il>;
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IFLAC_USA>;
<http://tx.technion.ac.il/~ada/home.html>.
Coordinator in London: Keren Lewin: <keren.lewin@btinternet.com>.
April 21-23, 2002. Qatar. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani Prime
minister of Qatar, The Xperimental Group, HITEK magazine and Qtel, will sponsor
ARABCOM 2002, a Forum and Exhibition for the Development of Telecom, Information
Technologies, Broadcasting, and Posts for the Arab states. For further
information: Katia Tayar, President ARABCOM, <ktayar@arabcom.com>;
<http://www.arabcom.com>.
April 26-28, 2002.
Emory University Atlanta, Georgia. Center for Iranian Research and Analysis
(CIRA) 20th Annual Conference on Human Rights Discourse and the Prospects of
Change in Iran: Dr. M. Hosein Abghari, Division of Economics and Business,
Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia, 30314. Phone:
404-215-2618; Fax: 404-215-2719; email: <habghari@morehouse.edu>.
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