Issue 2/February 2004

Editor, Prof. Barry Rubin 

Assistant Editors, Cameron Brown, Joy Pincus, Ehud Waldoks

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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. SCHOLARS AND AUTHOR'S ALERTS (writers report on their books, articles, and activites)

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, LECTURES

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GLORIA CENTER PUBLICATIONS

     The March 2004 issue of MERIA Journal will be out shortly and sent to all subscribers. The following articles will appear:   Patrick Clawson, The Paradox of Anti-Americanism in Iran; Carlos L. Yordan, Failing to Meet Expectations in Iraq: A Review of the U.S. Post-War Strategy; Kemal Kirisci, Between Europe and the Middle East: The Transformation of Turkish Policy; Victor Mizin, The Russia-Iran Nuclear Connection and U.S. Policy Options; Craig A. Daigle, The Russians are Going: Sadat, Nixon and the Soviet Presence in Egypt, 1970-1971; John T. Nugent, Jr., The Defeat of Turkish Hizballah as a Model for Counter-Terrorism Strategy; Kenneth Mann, Israeli Judicial Review of Palestinian transfer from the West Bank to the Gaza Strip.

     Barry Rubin and Ali Carkoglu (eds.), Greek-Turkish Relations in an Era of Detente (Frank Cass, 2003) Conflict-ridden Greek-Turkish relations have long been problematic within the western alliance, first inside NATO and then, more dramatically, within the context of the newly developing European Union and its defense initiatives.This volume aims to provide an up-to-date assessment of the Greek-Turkish rapprochement and its future development.  To order:  Frank Cass Publishers, Crown House, 47 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 5Bp, Tel:  +44 (0)20 8920 2100, Fax: +44 (0)20 8447 8548 or <http://www.cassbooks.com>.

1. PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST

A. Books

     Soner Cagaptay, "Citizenship Policies in Interwar Turkey," Nations and Nationalism, Volume 9, Part 4, October 2003.

     Soner Cagaptay, "United States and Turkey: Time to Look North," Turkish Policy Quarterly, Volume 2, No 4, (Winter 2004).

     Clement Dodd, Disaccord on Cyprus: the UN Plan and After. 42pp. Huntingdon, UK: The Eothen Press, 2003. 4.95 pounds, 7.5 euros, or $9.5. Cheques only to The Eothen Press, 10 Manor Road, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, UK. PE 28 9BX. E-Mail: the eothen <press@btinternet.com>.

     Beshara Doumani, Rediscovering Palestine: Merchants and Peasants in Jabal Nablus, 1700-1900 (University of California Press, 1995).  <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft896nb5pc/>. 

     Deborah J. Gerner and Jillian Schwedler, ed., Understanding the Contemporary Middle East, second edition. (Lynne Reinner, 2003). To order: <http://www.rienner.com>. 

     Michael Gorkin and Rafiqa Othman, Three Mothers, Three Daughters: Palestinian Women's Stories (University of California Press, 1996). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft4489n8s2/>.

     Efraim Inbar, "The Indian-Israeli Entente," Orbis, Volume 48, Number 1, Winter 2004, pp. 89-104.

     Suad Joseph, ed., Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures, Volume 1 of 6 (Brill Academic Publishers, 2004).  A collaboration of over 1000 scholars from around the world, containing research on gender studies and the Islamic world. For information: <Hoek@brill.nl>.

     Christos Kollias and Gulay Gunluk-Senesen, eds., Greece and Turkey in the 21st Century: Conflict or Cooperation: A Political Economy Perspective (Nova, 2003).  ISBN:1-59033-753-0.  To order: <http://www.novapublishers.com/>.

     Lokman I. Meho, The Kurdish Question in U.S. Foreign Policy: A Documentary Sourcebook (Praeger Publishers, 2003) 720p. Book Code: GR1435. ISBN: 0-313-31435-7.  List Price: $99.95.  UK Sterling Price:64.50

<http://www.greenwood.com/books/BookDetail.asp?dept_id=1&sku=GR1435>.

     Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana, Speak, Bird, Speak Again: Palestinian Arab Folktales (University of California Press, 1989). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft4s2005r4/>.

     Amikam Nachmani, Turkey: Facing a New Millennium - Coping with intertwined conflicts  (Manchester University Press, UK, 2003). 

     Hannah Naveh, ed., Gender and Israeli Society: Women's Time (Valentine Mitchell, 2004).  First of two volumes from the Journal of Israeli History, dealing with stories of women traditionally displaced by history.  085303 5040, 200 pp. HB 45.00 pounds, $69.50.  085303 5032, 200 pp. PB 18.99 pounds, $26.95.  To order: Siobhan Daly: +44 020 8920 2165 or <sdaly@frankcass.com>.

     David S. Powers, Law, Society and Culture in the Maghrib, 1300-1500 (Cambridge University Press, 2003).  267 pp. $60.00 (hardback). ISBN: 0-521 81691-2. For further information and to order: <http://www.cambridge.org>.

     Christodoulos Yiallourides & Panagiotis Tsakonas (eds.), Greece and Turkey after the End of the Cold War (Caratzas, 2003) PB ISBN: 0-89241-593-2.  A collective work that seeks to inventory most of the outstanding issues between, and factors that contribute to an overall understanding of Greek-Turkish relations. The international context in which these are played out is given significant emphasis. Included are articles on military competition, crisis management, the Cyprus problem, internal political considerations, external forces and geopolitics. $30.00.  International Distribution:  Caratzas/SVS Book Service, 575 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood, NY 10707-1677, USA.  Tel. 800-204-2665 & 914-961-2203, Fax 914-961-5456.  <info@caratzas.com>. <http://www.caratzas.com/category.cfm?Category=159>

     Sami Zubaida, Law and Power in the Islamic World (I.B.Tauris, 2003) 256 pages. ISBN1 86064 865 7, 35 pounds.  To order:  I.B. Tauris, 6 Salem Rd. London W2 4BU; e-mail: <sales@ibtauris.com>; phone: +44 1264 342932.

     Juan Cole, "The United States and Shi'ite Religious Factions in Post-Ba'thist Iraq," The Middle East Journal, Volume 57, Number 4, Autumn 2003 (The Middle East Institute, 2003)  

     David Schenker, Dancing With Saddam: The Strategic Tango of Jordanian-Iraqi Relations (Washington Institute with Lexington Press). 137 pp., $19.95.  ISBN 0-7391-0649-X.  To order: US number: 1-800-275-1447 or <www.washingtoninstitute.org/pubs>.

     Harriet Dashiell Schwar, ed., "Foreign Relations, 1964-1968:  Arab-Israeli Crisis and War, 1967." Dept. of State Publication 11043, Volume XIX. United States Government Printing Office, Washington 2004 . Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs.  To order:  <http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/frus/johnsonlb/xix/>. 

     Gerald M. Steinberg, "After Ghadafi's Declaration: The Impact of Changes in Libyan and Iranian WMD Policies on Israel and the Region," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. <http://www.jcpa.org/brief/brief3-12.htm>.

2. WEBSITES/GROUPS ONLINE

     The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission), an independent, bipartisan commission created to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.  <http://www.9-11commission.gov>.

     Arab History and Biographies: a collection of links to sites regarding Arab writers, philosophers and leaders, as well as a history of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

<http://www.arab2.com/biography/>.

     United States Embassy in London provides updates on current events in the Middle East. <http://www.usembassy.org.uk/midest.html>.  A separate page provides updates on the situation in Iraq.  <http://www.usembassy.org.uk/iraq.html>.

     Latest news regarding Kurds and Kurdistan. <http://www.kurdistanobserver.com/>.    

     Joel Beinin, The Dispersion of Egyptian Jewry: Culture, Politics, and the Formation of a Modern Diaspora (University of California Press, 1998). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft2290045n/>.

     Marilyn Booth, May Her Likes Be Multiplied: Biography and Gender Politics in Egypt (University of California Press, 2001). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft2r29n8h7/>.

     Mounira M. Charrad, States and Women's Rights: The Making of Postcolonial Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco (University of California Press, 2001). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft05800335/>.

     Alan Dowty, The Jewish State: A Century Later, Updated With a New Preface (University of California Press, 1998). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft709nb49x/>.

     Timothy Mitchell, Colonising Egypt (University of California Press, 1988). Read online:  <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft587006k2/>.

     Gregory Starrett, Putting Islam to Work: Education, Politics, and Religious Transformation in Egypt (University of California Press, 1998). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft4q2nb3gp/>

     Robert Vitalis, When Capitalists Collide: Business Conflict and the End of Empire in Egypt (University of California Press, 1995). <http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft7f59p188/>.

3. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO E-MAIL PUBLICATIONS

4. FUNDING/SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

     Each year, the Managing the Atom Project (MTA) invites applications for MTA Research Fellowships.  The deadline for fellowships for the 2004-2005 academic year is February 4th.  Additional information and an application form can be found at:
<http://bcsia.ksg.harvard.edu/research.cfm?program=stpp&project=mta&ln=fellowship&pb_id=150&gma=27&gmi=47>.

     April 16-17, 2004.  New Jersey, US.  Princeton University's program in Near Eastern Studies invites submissions of original research on the subject:  Contemporary Iraqi Literature: Representing Violences. For more information:  Dr. Youssef Yacoubi: <yyacoubi@princeton.edu>, fax: (609) 258-1242. "Symposium on Iraqi Literature," 110 Jones Hall, Department of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544; Tel: (609)-258-7538. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is March 17, 2004.

     May 13, 2004.  Israel.  The Israel Oriental Society announces call for papers for its 28th annual conference, to be held in association with The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. The conference will be dedicated to the memory of the late Professor Nehemia Levzion, and will highlight his fields of research and specialization: Conversion, Fraternity Associations And Revival & Reform Movements in Islam.  Abstracts due not later than February 28, 2004. For more information: Assaf David <assafdav@huji.013.net.il>.

     The Association for Israel Studies is now accepting applications from graduate students participating in panels at the June 14-16, 2004, meeting in Jerusalem for travel grants.  If you would like to be considered for a grant, please write Joel Migdal <migdal@u.washington.edu> and mention your panel and/or paper title.

     December 2004. Ontario, Canada. The Middle East Environmental Futures Project, a joint project of York University and Brown University is calling for papers for a conference entitled: "Palestinian and Israeli Environmental Narratives."  Abstracts due by February 23, 2004.  For more information:  <schoenfeld@glendon.yorku.ca> or  <http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/announce/show.cgi?ID=136642>.

5. RESEARCH QUERIES-PLEASE HELP 

6. SCHOLAR'S AND AUTHOR'S ALERTS (writers report on their books, articles, and activities)

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.]

     The MEI-Smithsonian Partnership continues MEI's political-cultural series complimenting the Freer Gallery of Art's 8th Annual Festival of Iranian Film. Freer's film schedule available online at http://www.asia.si.edu/events/films.asp>.

     February 10, 2004.  Washington DC, USA. 12:00-13:00. Tehran in Transition: Development and Disenfranchisement.  Dr. Mehrdad Mashayekhi, Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Georgetown University, will answer questions about life today in Iran, raised in Amir-Shahab Razavian's latest film, Tehran, shown in the morning at 7:00 AM.  Event is free, and will be held at The Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street, NW.  RSVP is requested:  202-785-1141 or <mideasti@mideasti.org>. 

     February 17, 2004. Washington DC, USA. 12:00-13:00. Behind the Chador: Status of Women in Modern Iran. Dr. Azar Nafisi, author of the best-selling Reading Lolita in Tehran, will explain the changes and challenges confronting Iranian women.  Event is free, and will be held at The Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street, NW.  RSVP is requested:  202-785-1141 or <mideasti@mideasti.org>. 

     February 18, 2004. Washington DC, USA. 12:00-13:00. Iran's Elections: Evolution, Revolution, or Stagnation? Just two days before these elections, Dr. Ray Takeyh will discuss last-minute news and explain the elections in the context of the political change and transition experienced in the Islamic Republic over the past 25 years. Event is free, and will be held at The Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street, NW.  RSVP is requested:  202-785-1141 or <mideasti@mideasti.org>. 

     February 20, 2004.  Washington DC, USA. 12:00-13:00.  US-Iran Relations: Forty Years of Observations. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution, Iran scholar Dr. James Bill will present his observations on US-Iranian relations over the past four decades.  A light lunch will be served. Event will be held at The Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street, NW.  RSVP is requested:  202-785-1141 or <mideasti@mideasti.org>.

     February 27-28, 2004.  Istanbul.  Bogazici University Center for European Studies, Heinrich Boll Foundation, EDP & Open Society Institute anounce a workshop on the integration of Turkish immigrants in Austria, Germany and Holland.  For more information: <kirisci@boun.edu.tr>.

     March 26-27, 2004.  Istanbul.  Swedish Consulate and Bogazici University announce a workshop on the Integration of Turkish immigrants in Belgium, Denmark, France and Sweden. Participants will be requested to prepare papers and make presentation that addresses five areas concerning the "integration of Turkish immigrants." For more information: <kirisci@boun.edu.tr>.

     March 29, 2004.  Germany. The Aspen Institute announces a roundtable entitled: "When Bush is Gone - What Will U.S. Foreign Policy Look Like?" led by James Steinberg, director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution.  For more information: <aibinfo@aspenberlin.org>.

     June 14-16, 2003.  Israel.  The Association for Israel Studies will hold its annual conference at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.  For information about the program, contact Professor Michael Keren <mkeren@ucalgary.ca>.

MERIA is indexed in Cambridge University's Index Islamicus. 

Staff: Publisher and Editor: Barry Rubin; Assistant Editors: Cameron Brown, Elisheva Rosman-Stollman, Joy Pincus, Ehud Waldoks. London representative: Lawrence Joffe. Turkish representative: Ozgul Erdemli

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