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Issue 3/April 2002
Editor, Prof. Barry Rubin
Assistant Editors,
Cameron Brown, Elisheva Rosman-Stollman, Joy
Pincus
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NEWS
1. PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST
2. WEBSITES/GROUPS ONLINE
3. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO E-MAIL PUBLICATIONS
4. FUNDING/SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/WRITING OPPORTUNITIES
5. RESEARCH QUERIES-PLEASE HELP
6. AUTHOR'S ALERTS (writers report on their books, articles, and
activites)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, LECTURES
IMPORTANT NEWS:
The Gloria Center is proud to announce the
publication of a new book produced by its Turkish Studies Institute <http://tsi.idc.ac.il>
: Barry Rubin and Metin Heper (eds.), Political Parties in Turkey (Frank Cass,
2002). £17.50/$24.50 (paper) ISBN 0-7146-82470). Turkey's growing international
profile, candidacy for the European Union, and persistent democracy have led to
a growing interest in how that country is governed. This book provides detailed
portraits of the seven main political parties by Turkish experts who are close
observers of these institutions. In addition to providing an analytical survey
of Turkish politics today, this volume also provides a fascinating case study on
the problems of developing deep-rooted democracy, conflicts between state
interests and interest groups, and the evolution of party systems. Articles
include: Suat Kiniklioglu, The Democratic Left Party: Kapikulu Politics Par
Excellence (DSP); Alev Cinar and Burak Arikan, The Nationalist Action Party (MHP);
Ersin Kalaycioglu, The Motherland Party: The Challenge of Institutionalization
in a Charismatic Leader Party (ANAP); Birol A. Yesilada, The Virtue Party in
Turkey (FP); Umit Cizre, From Ruler to Pariah: The Life and Times of the True
Path Party (DYP); Ayse Gunes-Ayata, The Republican People's Party (CHP); Aylin
Guney, The People's Democracy Party (HADEP); Metin Heper, Conclusion: The
Consolidation of Democracy versus Democratization in Turkey. Orders: Frank Cass
Publishers, Crown House, 47 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 5BP, UK or <http://www.cassbooks.com>
. The book's site is at <http://gloria.idc.ac.il/publications/books/turkish_parties.html>
. A 10% discount is available to MERIA readers.
To receive Turkish Studies Institute (TSI) News
write: <gloria@idc.ac.il> . Visit
the Gloria Center online at: <http://gloria.idc.ac.il>
and the Turkish Studies Institute at <http://tsi.idc.ac.il>
.
MERIA has added a new Kurdish bibliography to
its research guides. It can be found at: <http://meria.idc.ac.il/research-g/kurds_biblio.html>
. The bibliography is also available upon request, free of charge: <jpincus@idc.ac.il>
.
1. PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST
A. Books
* Books with this mark are offered at a 10% discount to MERIA readers.
Please state "MERIA reader" when ordering.
Kemal Cicek (ed.), Pax Ottomana: Studies in
Memoriam Prof. Dr. Nejat Goyunc(Ankara: Sota Foundation and Yeni Turkiye Publ.,
2001). 843 pp. (hardcopy $80, paperback $65). To order: <http://www.ottoman-research.com>
.
Munawar Iqbal and David T. Llewellyn (eds.),
Islamic Banking and Finance: New Perspectives on Profit Sharing and Risk
(London: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2002). 272 pp. 59.95 pounds (Hardcover).
ISBN 1-84064-787-6. For further details and to order: <http://www.e-elgar.co.uk>
.
Gerd Nonneman with Anoush Ehteshami and Iris
Glosemeyer, Terrorism, Gulf Security and Palestine (Florence: EUI, RSC Policy
paper no. 02/2, January 2002). 60 pp. Obtainable free of charge: Catherine Divry,
Robert Schuman Centre, European University Institute, <forinfo@iue.it>
.
Gerd Nonneman, Governance, Human Rights and the
Case for Political Adaptation in the Gulf (Florence: EUI, RSC Policy Paper no.
01/3, December 2001). 34 pp. Obtainable free of charge: Catherine Divry, Robert
Schuman Centre, European University Institute, <forinfo@iue.it>
.
Stephane Valter, La Construction Nationale
Syrienne (CNRS Editions, March 2002). 400 pp. 32 euros. ISBN 2-271-05818-X. For
further information or to order: <anne.piton@cnrseditions.fr>
; <http://www.cnrseditions.fr> .
B. Journals, Newsletters. Papers
Turkish Studies (3.1) special issue on political
parties in Turkey. To view table of contents: <http://tsi.idc.ac.il/ts/toc5.html>
.
Israel Studies 6.3 (Fall 2001) contains a
special section titled: Immigration and Absorption of Yemenite Jews. To view the
table of contents: <http://www.iupjournals.org>
; <http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/is/>
; <http://bguarchives.bgu.ac.il/center/israstudindex.htm>
.
Israel Studies 7.1 (Spring 2002) special issue
titled: Foreign Relations. To view the table of contents: <http://www.iupjournals.org>
; <http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/is/>
; <http://bguarchives.bgu.ac.il/center/israstudindex.htm>
.
The Middle East Quarterly 9.1 (Winter 2002) has
been published. Note three of the articles are available online: <http://www.meforum.org/meq/current.shtml>
.
Special issue of The Journal of South Asian and
Middle Eastern Studies 25.4 (Fall 2001) devoted to social and political
developments in Iran. For copies or subscriptions to the Journal (ISSN
0149-1784): Journal of South Asian and Middle East Studies, 421 St. Augustine
Center, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085. USA. Tel. (610)519-4738.
Center for Strategic Analysis SPECTRUM was
founded at the initiative of a group of independent. This new research center
focuses on foreign and domestic policies of the Republic of Armenia. For further
information: Dr. Gayane Novikova, Head of the Center, 42-8, Abovian str. 375009
Yerevan, Armenia. Tel. (374-1)-526239; Fax: (374-1)-526239, 558074; <gnovikova@netsys.am>
.
Carl Conetta, Strange Victory: A critical
appraisal of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Afghanistan war (PDA Research
Monograph #6, 30 January 2002). <http://www.comw.org/pda/0201strangevic.html>
.
Carl Conetta, Operation Enduring Freedom: why a
higher rate of civilian bombing casualties? (Briefing Report #11, 18 January
2002). <http://www.comw.org/pda/0201oef.html>
.
Greg Gause, Who Lost Middle Eastern Studies?
(Foreign Affairs, March/April 2002): <http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20020301fareviewessay7979/f-gregory-gause-iii/who-lost-middle-eastern-studies.html>
.
Bernard Hoekman and Patrick Messerlin,
Harnessing Trade for Development and Growth in the Middle East (the Council on
Foreign Relations, 2002). Full text at: <http://www.cfr.org/public/Harness_Trade_paper.pdf>
; <http://www.cfr.org/public/resource.cgi?pub!4342>
.
H. B. Paksoy, D. Phil. "Thoughts on
'Religious Fundamentalism' Identity in Central Asia," Texas Tech
University, The Special Collections Presentation Series Inaugural Lecture
(February 21, 2002). Full-text may be accessed at: <http://iicas.org/english/Krsten_21_02_02.htm>
.
2. WEBSITES/GROUPS ONLINE
A. General:
The Project on Defense Alternatives, a program
of the Commonwealth Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Includes articles,
publications and links. Also includes a bulletin that can be subscribed to: <http://www.comw.org/pda>
.
Mamoun Fandy discusses how the Arab world may
receive new U.S. Public outreach efforts: <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/media/public_diplomacy/fandy.html>
.
Christopher Ross discusses the scope of his
agency's public diplomacy campaign: <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/media/public_diplomacy/ross.html>
.
Women in the Arab World. Includes sections on:
Contemporary Arab women's art, Role of women in Arabic literature, Muslim Woman
Home page, The Status of Women in Egyptian Society, Women's Affairs Technical
Committee, Women's Studies Center, In'ash Al-Usra Society-Center: <http://www.arabji.com/WomenLinks.htm>
.
Kurdish Institute site. Includes links to Etudes
Kurde and Iraqi Kurdistan Dispatch; plus calendar of events, books for sale,
latest news, library online, Kurdorama: <http://www.institutkurde.org/homea.htm>
.
New website on Central Asia and Caspian region.
Offers news and analyses about the region: <http://www.saeedi.4t.com>
.
The Jurist, Legal Education Network, has a
section on world law. Each country-file listed includes sections on
Constitution, Government & Legislation; Courts & Judgments; Legal
Profession; Correspondents' Reports: <http://www.jurist.law.pitt.edu/world/index.htm>
.
The Interfaith Encounter Association, which
tries to promote peace in the Middle East through interfaith dialogue and
cross-cultural study. Site includes: Project, Upcoming Events and Event Reports:
<http://www.interfaith-encounter.org/>
.
Powells, "City of Books" (used and
secondhand bookstore), has a subsection on the Middle East. 'Aisles' include:
Jerusalem, Jordan, Kurds, Women & Gender, Turkey: <http://www.powells.com/psection/MiddleEast.html>
.
B. Media
The International Herald Tribune's Middle
Eastern partner newspapers are available online. Israel's Ha'aretz and Lebanon's
Daily Star are available as a PDF file, an exact copy of the print version via
this link: <http://www.iht.com/global.htm>
.
Mafhoum's Press Review: <http://www.mafhoum.com/phpprw/review_current.php?langW=1>
. Note that it may be easier to access via: <http://www.mafhoum.com>
then click on Revue de Presse/Actuelle.
Gary Thatcher (The director of the Middle East
Radio Network) discusses strategy and content plans for broadcasts to the Arab
world: <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/media/public_diplomacy/thatcher.html>
.
Tom Dine - The president of Radio Free
Europe/Radio Liberty discusses U.S. outreach efforts to the Muslim world and
plans for a new Radio Free Afghanistan: <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/media/public_diplomacy/dine.html>
.
Article describing how the Internet and the
World Wide Web have been used to add a new dimension to the teaching of Middle
East Politics (extended role-play simulations, email and chat-rooms): <http://www-jime.open.ac.uk/98/11/contents.html>
.
C. Organizations
Arab League information site. Includes sections
on various important documents; Sessions of the Arab League; Secretaries-General
of the Arab League; Subsidiary Bodies; Institutions; Specialized Organizations;
Related Organizations; General Maps of the Region: <http://www.arabji.com/ArabGovt/ArabLeague.htm>
.
New site for the Arab league. Includes links to
League and its history; member states; Arab civilization; General Secretariat;
news of the day; City of the Month; the League Today: <http://www.leagueofarabstates.org/>
; English default version: <http://www.leagueofarabstates.org/Englishdefault.asp>
.
EU Middle East policy page: <http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/med_mideast/intro/index.htm>
.
D. Water Research
Web site on the role of water in conflict and
co-operation. Main focus on the Israeli-Palestinian water conflict and the
Jordan river basin. Includes links to forthcoming conference: <http://waternet.rug.ac.be/>
.
Urooj Amjad (M.Phil/Ph.D. Geography Candidate,
SOAS). Current research dealing with: What is an effective planning approach
that could 1) resolve conflict and 2) implement development? In this study, the
planning approach will be examined in the case of water in Gaza, West Bank, and
Israel: <http://www2.soas.ac.uk/Geography/Research/Personalpages/Urooji.htm>
; <Urooj.Amjad@soas.ac.uk> .
Wilfried Bossier (PhD. candidate in Geography,
SOAS). Current research titled: Water policy reform in the Middle East and North
Africa: innovation, political feasibility and political costs: <http://www2.soas.ac.uk/Geography/Research/Personalpages/Wilfried.htm>
; <wilfried.bossier@euronet.be>
.
Stephen Brichieri-Colombi (PhD. Candidate in
Geography at SOAS). Current research titled: Nile Waters: strategies for
development: <http://www2.soas.ac.uk/Geography/Research/Personalpages/Stephen.htm>
; <SynAquaNon@compuserve.com>
.
Anders Jugerskog (Visiting at SOAS from Linkping
University). Current research titled: Conflict-preventive hydropolitics in the
Middle East: <http://www2.soas.ac.uk/Geography/Research/Personalpages/Anders.htm>
.
David Scarpa (PhD. Candidate in Geography, SOAS).
Current research titled: The sustainability of hill villages and towns to the
west of the hydrologic divide in the southern West Bank of Palestine: <http://www2.soas.ac.uk/Geography/Research/Personalpages/Davidscarpa.htm>
; <dscarpa@bethlehem.edu> .
E. The War Against Terror
The Coalition Against Terrorism, including
congressional hearings, testimonies, and policy briefs. General updates: <http://www.usembassy-israel.org.il/publish/peace/archives/2001/september/information.html>
.
Unclassified Report to Congress on the
Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced
Conventional Munitions: <http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/bian/bian_jan_2002.htm>
.
U.S. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and
Urban Affairs. Financial War on Terrorism and the Administration's
Implementation of the Ani-Money Laundering Provisions of the USA Patriot Act.
Hearing, January 29, 2002: <http://banking.senate.gov/02_01hrg/012902/index.htm>
.
The State Department, US DOD fact sheet on
countries which have contributed to the US "war against terrorism."
Note that some countries have been left off the list: <http://usinfo.state.gov/cgi-bin/washfile/display.pl?p=/products/washfile/topic/intrel&f=02022707.npo&t=/products/washfile/newsitem.shtml>
The "News Hour with Jim Lehrer" (U.S.
PBS Network) devoted its full broadcast on February 18 to the issue of the U.S.
government effort "to counter anti-American sentiment in the Arab world
through broadcasts and ad campaigns". Complete report (transcript and
audio): <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/media/jan-june02/public_2-18.html>
.
F. Iran
Intelligence Online articles on Nuclear Iran:
<http://www.intelligenceonline.com/dossiers/iof/p_iran.asp>
.
Iranian.com, publisher of news and features on
Iran, has prepared excerpts of the Harvard Iranian Oral History publications:
<http://www.iranian.com/HabibLadjevardi/index.html>
.
G. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: current issues and U.S. relations.
CRS Issue Brief. Updated January 25, 2002: <http://www.fpc.gov/CRS_REPS/sa0125.pdf>
.
20 years of King Fahd: <http://www.arabnews.com/Static/Supplement.asp>
.
The Newshour on PBS has been running a series of
reports from Saudi Arabia. Two of the episodes are available at: <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/jan-june02/saudi_2-14.html>
; <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/jan-june02/saudi_2-15.html>
.
H. Yemen
Reuters AlertNet factual overview of Yemen: <http://www.alertnet.org/thefacts/countryprofiles/221859?version=1>
.
The Yemen Observer homepage: <http://www.yobserver.com/>
.
I. Israel and the Palestinians
Middle East reference site. Includes: chronology
of Middle Eastern politics (1908-1966, 1967-2002); set of short biographies of
Palestinians active in the Palestinian political arena after 1967 (includes
index); membership of the PLO Executive Committee 1969 to 1988 and current
membership of the PLO Central Council; membership of Fatah Central Committee
from 1966 to the present: <http://middleeast.reference.users.btopenworld.com/>
. Also includes a much less systematic set of short biographies of Israeli
political characters since 1967: <http://middleeast.reference.users.btopenworld.com/Isricast.html>
.
Ha'aretz newspaper has a special "in
depth" feature on the Karine-A affair, including past reportage, analysis
and commentary, with an overview introduction: <http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=114367&contrassID=3&subContrassID=0&sbSubContrassID=0>
The Palestinian National Commission for UNESCO,
ISESCO, ALECSO. Includes sections on activities, joint projects, announcements,
archives, and "Our Jerusalem". In addition, has links to related
sites: <http://www.pncecs.gov.ps/>
.
J. Maghreb
Maghreb Confidential. Site includes the latest
edition, Daily news, Surveys, Who's who, Archives, Business, country reports:
<http://www.africaintelligence.com/accueil/MC/p_Une_MC.asp>
.
Euro Commission reports on Algeria. Includes
major meeting conclusions, statements, press releases, speeches, summaries or
excerpts of reports and other documents on subjects related to the
Euro-Mediterranean Partnership: <http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/euromed/news_interviews.htm#Euromed
Report> .
Rod Skilbeck's site on Algeria. Includes
sections on: Oscillating Traditions, History from 700 - 1996, Femicide in
Algeria, Ra'i Music, Power & Pop and Links: <http://www.netspace.net.au/~rod/alg/index.htm>
.
FIDH, Paris-based International Federation for
Human Rights, latest list of press releases dealing with North Africa and the
Middle East: <http://www.fidh.org/magmoyen/index.htm>
.
3. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO E-MAIL PUBLICATIONS
Interfaith Encounter Association e-mailing list.
To join: in Israel, send a blank message to: iea-announcements-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
; elsewhere: iea-reports-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
. Previous messages can be read at: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iea-reports/messages>
.
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting,
covering Central Asia, Afghanistan, the Balkans, and the Caucasus, produces
weekly on-line reports and news analyses by local and international reporters
from those regions from these regions to the international audience. To
subscribe: <https://www.global-list.com/secure/iwpr/subscribe_pop.asp>
; <http://www.mystery.com/ml/iwpr.html>
.
4. FUNDING/SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/WRITING OPPORTUNITIES
The Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies
and Diplomacy at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel offers research
grants to scholars and institutions of $4,500. Applications should include a CV
and list of publications. Deadline: March 31, 2002. Six copies of the
application (A4, double spaced) should be sent to: the Chaim Herzog Center for
Middle East Studies and Diplomacy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva
84105, Israel. For information: Ms. Dvorah Kremer, Tel: +972-8-6472538; <hercen@bgumail.bgu.ac.il>
.
The Middle East Quarterly invites submissions of
scholarly articles on all subjects related to the modern and contemporary Middle
East. Middle East Quarterly is a refereed journal. For information: <http://www.mequarterly.org>
.
The Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin's Working
Group Modernity and Islam invites applications for an international Summer
Academy: Ties That Bind and Kin That Matter: Conceptualizing Social Order In The
Near East and North Africa, July 22 - August 2, 2002 in Berlin. Doctoral and
postdoctoral researchers can receive a stipend for travel and accommodations.
Applications should include: a cv, 5-page outline of project applicant is
currently working on (including a brief summary), and two referees. Deadline:
April 30, 2002. For information and to apply: Working Group Modernity and Islam,
Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, z.Hd. Georges Khalil, Wallotstrase 19, 14193
Berlin, Germany. Fax: +49-30- 89-00-12-00; <khalil@wiko-berlin.de>
; <http://www.wiko-Berlin.de/Information/eakmi_i.htm>
.
The Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies
and Diplomacy at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, offers scholarships
for master's ($3000) and doctoral students ($4000)focusing theses on history and
diplomacy of the Middle East. Deadline: April 30, 2002. For information on
applying: Dvorah Kremer, Tel.: +972-8-6472538; <hercen@bgumail.bgu.ac.il>
.
Department of International Relations at Middle
East Technical University, Turkey, is calling for papers for its first
international METU conference on International Relations to be held June 3-5,
2002, in Ankara, Turkey. The conference will focus on relevant key issues with a
particular emphasis on international security, the European Union, the Cyprus
issue, energy, and globalization. Papers may be submitted in English or Turkish.
Deadline for papers and panels proposals: May 1, 2002 (via e-mail). Proposals
should include: title, short abstract (200 words maximum), author/participant
name(s) and institutional affiliations, author/participant e-mail address(es).
For further information: <http://www.ir.metu.edu.tr/conference/>
.
The Israeli Ministry of Science (MOS) is
offering scholarships for doctoral and postdoctorate Arab, Druze, and Circassian
students who are citizens of Israel. The scholarships are offered in all areas
of the natural, life, environmental, exact, and social sciences. The scholarship
offered for Doctorate Students is 40,000 NIS/year and for Postdoctoral Students,
50,000 NIS/year. Deadline: May 30, 2002. For further information: Ora Haviv,
Tel. 972-2-5411142 <ora@most.gov.il>
; Dr. Mahmoud Tayieh, Tel.: 972-2-5411126, <mahmoud@most.gov.il>
; Meira Benyamin, Tel.: 972-2-5411170, <meira@most.gov.il>
; <http://www.most.gov.il> .
International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX),
Black and Caspian Sea Collaborative Research Program, offers research grants on
projects concerning the Black and Caspian Sea region (Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bulgaria, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Turkey,
Turkmenistan, and Ukraine). Applicants must consist of a minimum of three
scholars all of whom must hold graduate degrees. At least one of must be a US
citizen or permanent resident (with green card) and at least two should be
citizens and current residents of two different countries in the region at the
time of application. Maximum Award: $25,000. Deadline: May 1, 2002. Finalists
will participate in a program workshop August 2-4, 2002. For applications and
further information: <collabgrants@irex.org>
or: <http://www.irex.org/programs/black-caspian-sea/index.htm>
.
"Summer in Istanbul 2002," a new
Summer School Program for Turkish and foreign students at Istanbul Bilgi
University, has begun registration. Courses include Turkish language, history
and cultural studies, and international relations and will include field trips.
For further information: <http://www.bilgi.edu.tr>
.
The Arab Studies Journal, a fully refereed
multidisciplinary research publication, is accepting papers for its Fall 2002
issue. Original work in Arab and Middle East social science disciplines or in
literature will be considered for publication. Deadline: June 14, 2002. For
specific editorial style requirements: <http://www.arabstudiesjournal.org>
. For further information: <karen@arabstudiesjournal.org
or> or: <nadya@arabstudiesjournal.org>
.
The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the
University of Manchester is offering awards (minimum 500 pounds) to PhD students
researching the following areas: Turkic languages and linguistics (theoretical
and applied, especially socio-linguistics and sociology of language; educational
linguistics including CALL materials preparation), Cultural Studies with
emphasis on Turkish/Turkic cultures (background in Literary and Cultural Theory
essential), Modern Turkish literature(background in Literary Theory is
desirable). Applications should include: detailed Curriculum Vitae, outline of
the proposed research project. Deadline: June 2002. For further information and
applications: Dr Cigdem Balim, Head of Department of Middle Eastern Studies,
University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK. Tel.: +44-161-275-3069 (voice
mail); Fax: +44-161-275-3264; <Cigdem.Balim@man.ac.uk>
; <http://www.man.ac.uk/mes> .
Leonard Davis Post-Doctoral Grant at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem is offering a Post-Doctoral Grant of $20,000 to
researchers of international relations, who have held their doctoral degree for
no more than two years. Applicants must be prepared to spend at least nine
months at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem during the academic year for which
they receive the grant. Deadline: September 30, 2002. Applications, a copy of
the applicant's doctoral thesis and two recommendations, should be sent to: The
Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations, The Alfred Davis Building,
Mount Scopus, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel 91905. For further
information and for applications: <http://davis.huji.ac.il>
; Tel. (972)-2-588-2312
Fax (972)-2-582-5534; <msdavis@mscc.huji.ac.il>
.
5. RESEARCH QUERIES-PLEASE HELP
Elisheva Rosman
(<rosman@atranet.co.il> ) is
looking for theoretical literature on relations between religion and the
military. Specific case-study literature on this relationship is also welcome.
6. SCHOLAR'S AND AUTHOR'S ALERTS (writers report on their books, articles,
and
activities)
Vladimir Chukov, Arab Political Parties System (1980-1990), (Bulgarian Center
for Middle East Studies, 2001 Second edition). 202 pp. A comparative study of
the Arab political parties theory and practice. For further information: <http://www.bcmes.com>.
Raphael Israeli, Green Crescent Over Nazareth: the Displacement of Christians
by Muslims in the Holy Land (Frank Cass, London, 2002); Jerusalem Divided: the
Armistice Regime (1947-67) (Frank Cass, London, 2002); Poison: Modern [Arab]
Manifestations of the Blood Libel (Rowman and Littlefield, Lanham and London,
2002). <http://www.frankcass.com>.
Liudmil Petrov, Bulgaria and Turkey (1931-1941) (Ivrai Publishing House,
2001). 305 pp. Historiographical Analysis of Bulgarian-Turkish
relations as part of European international relations before and during the
Second World War. For further information: <http://www.bcmes.com>.
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.]
(Important note: The following are only new
entries. For previously listed events--including those for the following
months--see previous MERIA News issues at <http://meria.biu.ac.il>
).
March 15-24, 2002. Washington University. 5th
Arab and Iranian Film Festival. Theme: Different Frames of Mind. 15 feature
films plus documentary series. Broadway Performance Hall, and the Little
Theater. For further information: <mecuw@u.washington.edu>
or: <http://depts.washington.edu/nelc/events/events.html>
.
April 5-6, 2002. Chapel Hill, North Carolina,
USA. The University Center for International Studies (UCIS) and the Carolina
Population Center (CPC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Seminar on "Social Change and Family Responses in the Middle East".
For further information: Sarah Shields, Department of History, Campus Box #3195,
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA. Tel.:
919-962-8078; Fax: 919-962-1403.
April 12-14, 2002. Center for Contemporary Arab
Studies, Georgetown University. Symposium titled: The Arab Novel: Visions of
Social Reality. Arab literary works will be discussed not only as a window on
Arab culture, politics, history, and society, but as works of art in and of
themselves. A number of prominent Arab novelists, literary critics, and scholars
from the Arab world, Europe, and the United States will present papers and
engage in discussion. Registration: $20.00 Individual Advance ($30.00 Individual
on-site), Gratis for University Students (with valid university ID). For further
information: Leah Harris, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown
University, Washington, DC 20057-1020, USA. Tel. (202)687-6215; 687-5793; Fax
(202)687-7001; Email: <ccasinfo@georgetown.edu>
; <http://www.ccasonline.org> .
May 4, 2002. Washington University. Annual
Greater Pacific Northwest Regional Seminar on the Middle East. 8:30 a.m.-4:00
p.m. For further information: <mecuw@u.washington.edu>
or: <http://depts.washington.edu/nelc/events/events.html>
.
May 6, 2002. Haifa, Israel. Division of
International Relations, University of Haifa. Workshop: The Political-Economic
Aspect of the Arab-Israeli Conflict and Peace Negotiations: An Overlooked
Dimension or Secondary Accessory. For further information: Tel: 972-4-824-3659;
Fax: 972-4-8288150; or: <ranank@poli.haifa.ac.il>
.
June 3-5, 2002. Ankara, Turkey. Department of
International Relations at Middle East Technical University, Turkey. First
international METU conference on International Relations. The conference will
focus on relevant key issues through an interdisciplinary approach with a
particular emphasis on international security, the European Union, the Cyprus
issue, energy, and globalization. Registration: Participants from abroad:
U.S.$100, Participants from Turkey: U.S.$40, Students from abroad: U.S.$75,
Students from Turkey: U.S.$25 (Proof of student status is needed.) Late
Registration Fee: U.S.$10. A few scholarships (particularly for students) are
available. Participants are expected to book their own accommodation. However,
about 150 single rooms will be available at Ebi Student Guest House at METU. For
further information, please contact <arikana@metu.edu.tr>
. For further information: IR Conference Center, Department of International
Relations, Middle East Technical University, 06531 Ankara, Turkey. Tel:
++90-312)210-3094; Fax:++90(312)210 -245; <irconf@metu.edu.tr>
; For further information: <http://www.ir.metu.edu.tr/conference/>
.
September 9-12, 2002. Gutenberg-Museum, Mainz,
Germany. First World Congress of Middle Eastern Studies (WoCMES). Symposium
titled: The History of Printing and Publishing in The Languages and Countries of
The Middle East. Participants must register for the Congress. Further details
regarding accommodation, conference fees, overall program and registration forms
can be found at: <http://www.wocmes.de>
or requested from the Secretariat: <wocmes@geo.uni-mainz.de>
. For further information: Dr Dagmar Glass <drglass@phil.uni-erlangen.de>
or <glass@rz.uni-leipzig.de>
; Dr Geoffrey Roper <gjr@ula.cam.ac.uk>
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