Issue 3/March 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:

1. PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST

A. Books

     Humayun Ansari, 'The Infidel Within' The History of Muslims in Britain, from 1800 to the Present (C. Hurst & Co. 2003) 320pp. HB ISBN: 1-85065-686-X. 40.00 pounds. PB 1-85065-685-1. 14.95 pounds <http://www.hurstpub.co.uk>.

     Alexander Bligh, The Israeli Palestinians: An Arab Minority in the Jewish State (Frank Cass, 2003) 296 pp. HB ISBN: 0-7146-5417-5, 45.00 pounds, $64.50.  PB ISBN 0-7146-8345-0, 18.50 pounds, $26.50 <www.frankcass.com>.

     Deborah J. Gerner, Understanding the Contemporary Middle East (Lynne Rienner, 2003).  475pp. PB ISBN: 1-58826-062-3.  16.50 pounds, $23.50 <http://rienner.com>. 

     Mohammed M. Hafez, Why Muslims Rebel: Repression and Resistance in the Islamic World (Lynne Rienner, 2003)  253 pp. ISBN: 1-58826-124-7.  39.50 pounds, $52.00 <http://rienner.com>.

     Efraim Karsh, Israel, the Hashemites and the Palestinians: The Fateful Triangle (Frank Kass, 2003) 216 pp. HB ISBN: 0-7146-5434-5, 45.00 pounds, $64.50. PB 0-7146-8355-8, 18.50 pounds, $26.50 <www.frankcass.com>.

     David M. Malone, The U.N. Security Council: From the Cold War to the 21^st Century (Lynne Rienner, 2004) 730pp. HB ISBN: 1-58826-215-4.  49.50 pounds, $65.00.  PB ISBN: 1-58826-240-5.  22.95 pounds, $29.95 <http://rienner.com>.

     Olivier Roy, Globalised Islam: Fundamentalism, De-territorialisation and the Search for a New 'Ummah (C. Hurst & Co. 2003. 280pp. HB ISBN: 1-85065-593-6. 35.00 pounds <http://www.hurstpub.co.uk>.

     Larbi Sadiki, Islamist Democracy: Polity and Society in the  Arab Middle East (C. Hurst & Co. 2003) 300pp. HB ISBN: 1-85065-999-0. 40.00 pounds <http://www.hurstpub.co.uk>.

     Mark B. Salter, Rights of Passage: The Passport in International Relations (Lynne Rienner, 2003) 195 pp. HB ISBN: 1-58826-145-X. 33.95 pounds; $45.00 <http://rienner.com>.

2. WEBSITES/GROUPS ONLINE

     Arabic Papyrology School. A new interactive e-learning school.  Students of Arabic and Oriental studies will acquire the skills of recognizing specific scripts, formulas and vocabulary. Professionals and beginners are welcome.  No special software is required by users and instructions are in English.  <http://www.ori.unizh.ch/aps>.

     Harvard University's Program on Central Asia and the Caucasus offers the Central Eurasian Studies World Wide Website (CESWW), a compendium of resources on the study of Central Eurasia. Includes: Experts Directory at <http://cesww.fas.harvard.edu/CESWW_Expert.html>; Information on new scholars and scholarship at <http://cesww.fas.harvard.edu/CESWW_Diss.html>; Syllabi for the Study of Central Eurasia at <http://cesww.fas.harvard.edu/CESWW_Syllabi.html> and inclusion in the new Guide to Scholars of Central Eurasia (second edition) <http://cesww.fas.harvard.edu/Guide_to_Scholars.html>.

     MIT- Electronic Journal of Middle East Studies (EJMES) has started a discussion forum, beginning with Roger Owen's paper "Using Present Day Notions of Imperialism, Globalization and Internationalism: To Understand The Middle East's Late 19th Century/Early Twentieth Century Past," to elicit debate around the general topic of the writing of history in and about the Middle East. To contribute a response, submit an article or to contribute as a guest editor, contact: Maha Yahya at <mitejmes@mit.edu>.

     An Internet list made up of map librarians and historians from around the world: <maphist@geog.uu.nl>. 

B. Bahrain

     Bahrain Tribune <http://www.bahraintribune.com/>; English language sister paper to Al Ayam (Arabic only) <http://www.alayam.com/>.  Also comes in PDF version: <http://www.bahraintribune.com/PDF>

     Interim Iraqi Constitution January 2004 draft, translation and commentary by Nathan J. Brown. <http://www.geocities.com/nathanbrown1/interimiraqiconstitution.html>.

     Iraqi constitution adopted in 1990: <http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/iz00000_.html>.

      "A Social Network Analysis of the Iranian Government" by Renfro and Deckro, based on research co-sponsored by the National Security Agency and the National Air Intelligence Center, November 2001.  <http://www.fas.org/irp/eprint/socnet.pdf>.

     Government of Jordan: English website. The king, parliament, cabinet and ministries: <http://www.nis.jo/En/government/english_struc.html>. 

E. Jordan

     Government of Jordan: English website. The king, parliament, cabinet and ministries: <http://www.nis.jo/En/government/english_struc.html>. 

F. Turkey

     ARI Movement is an independent social movement, founded in 1994 in order to produce information-based and participatory solutions to the challenges faced by Turkey domestically as well as in the international arena <http://www.ari-tr.org> 

3. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO E-MAIL PUBLICATIONS

     Mocakauk - Social Critical Archive the Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus offers free mailing lists.  Contact <mocakauk@planet.nl>.

4. FUNDING/SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

     American University Center for Global Peace announces two "Mustafa Barzani Graduate Peace Fellowships" honoring the memory of Mula Mustafa Barzani, leader in the struggle for Kurdish rights and identity. This renewable fellowship provides tuition for graduate study in any field at American University. Recipients will be required to take courses in Kurdish Studies as well as in their chosen field.  To apply, write to: <salima@american.edu> or see<www.american.edu>.  Deadline: March 15, 2004.

     The Dept. of the Middle East and Far East Studies and the Dept. of Arab Philology of the Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland are calling for papers for "Perspectives on Modern Oman" in the areas of modern history, politics, economy, and social and cultural studies.  The papers should be of high academic value, based on author's own research and not published previously.  For information: <andpikul@poczta.onet.pl>.

     Calling for papers for the Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures (EWIC), a reference work focusing specifically on women in Islamic cultures, but also including non-Muslim women in cultures where Islam has had a significant presence.  It will be the first encyclopedia of its kind, published as a six-volume set.  Topics sought are in respect to Central Asia and/or the Caucasus.  For information: <lekim@fas.harvard.edu> or visit the website at: <http://sjoseph.ucdavis.edu/ewic/>.

     Turkish Studies Association announces its 2004 Prize Competitions:

     1) The M. Fuat Koprulu Book Prize: $500 awarded for the best book in Turkish and Ottoman studies published in 2002 or 2003. Nominations may be made by the author, colleagues, publishers, or friends. For more information:  Prof. Palmira Brummett <turkishstudies@utk.edu>.

     2) The Sydney N. Fisher Graduate Student Paper Prize:  a $200 prize for the best paper written in English by a graduate student in Turkish or Ottoman studies during the academic year 2003/2004.  For more information:  For more information:  Prof. Palmira Brummett <turkishstudies@utk.edu>.

     3) The James W. Redhouse Student Prize Competition for Best Progress in the Turkish Language: Prizes of $100 each will be awarded in recognition of four students, one in each of the four regions of the U.S and Canada, who have made the best progress in Turkish in the academic year 2003/2004.  For more information, contact Erika Gilson, ehgilson@princeton.edu.

5. RESEARCH QUERIES-PLEASE HELP 

Kenneth Cuno from the University of Illinois is looking to put together a panel for MESA 04 on "The Family and Law," and needs three or four good papers plus a commentator to join him.  Papers can be from any appropriate discipline and from any period if they are historical studies. His own contribution will be a study of the impact of preliminary codification affecting family law in late 19th and early 20th c. Egypt. Responses to:  <kmcuno@uiuc.edu>.

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

     David Albright and Corey Hinderstein, "The Centrifuge Connection," The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists March/April issue. This article provides detailed information on Iran's gas centrifuge uranium enrichment procurements, about which more information is being discovered every day. This information raises concerns about Iran's declarations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the authors propose that Iran needs to do more to answer outstanding questions from the IAEA. <http://www.thebulletin.org/issues/2004/ma04/ma04albright.html>

     Nikki Keddie, Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution, New Haven, Yale University Press, 2003. ($18.50, but available for $12.95 at Amazon.com).  In this substantially revised and expanded version of Nikki Keddie's classic Roots of Revolution, the author brings the story of modern Iran to the present, exploring the political, cultural, and social changes of the past quarter-century. Keddie provides insightful commentary on the Iran-Iraq war, the Persian Gulf War, and the effects of 9/11 and Iran's strategic relationship with the US. She also discusses developments in Iranian education, health care, the arts, and the role of women.

     Lenore G. Martin and Dimitris Keridis (eds), The Future of Turkish Foreign Policy  (MIT Press, 2004)  This book explores the complex interactions between Turkey’s domestic and foreign policies at the beginning of the twenty-first century in Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucusus, revealing the significant challenges that confront Turkey’s foreign policy, and suggesting strategies for resolving its policy dilemmas.  The contributors include: Feroz Ahmad, Elizabeth Andersen, Sencer Ayata, Cengiz Candar, Thanos Dokos, Atila Eralp, Fiona Hill, Dimitris Keridis, Kemal Kirisci, Ian Lesser, Lenore G. Martin, Mumtaz Soysal, Oktay Tanrisever, Panayotis Tsakonas, Ilter Turan.  To order hard or soft cover: <mitpressorders@MIT.edu> or <orders@triliteral.org> or 1-800-405-1619

     Roskin, Michael G. and James J. Coyle, Politics of the Middle East: Cultures and Conflicts (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004).  This new college textbook covers events from the dawn of time to the Second Gulf War and the defeat of Saddam Husayn.  Unique to college textbooks, it has extensive sections on the Northern Tier, including a separate chapter on Kurdish nationalism.  Written in easily understood language with numerous information boxes, it is designed for use in introductory Middle East classes.  The book can be ordered at <http://amazon.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.]

     March 2, 2004.  London, England.  The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) announces a lecture by Dr Mustafa Alani, Associate of Middle East Security Programme RUSI, entitled "The Security Situation in Iraq." 17:30 at the Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building, SOAS.  Tea and biscuits are available from 17.00.  Free admission <http://www.soas.ac.uk/>.

     March 9, 2004.  Tel Aviv, Israel.  The Moshe Dayan Center of Tel Aviv University and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation announce a conference on "The Arabs in Israel, 2004: The Status of the Arab Minority in the Jewish Nation-State."  Klatshkin Auditorium, Eretz Israel Museum, 2 Haim Levanon St. Ramat Aviv.  Lectures will be in Hebrew with simultaneous translation into English <http://www.dayan.org/framecom.htm>.

     March 9, 2004.  London, England. The SOAS announces a lecture by Professor Fred Halliday, London School of Economics, entitled: "The South Arabian Revolutions in Perspective 1962 - 1994: North Yemen, South Yemen and Dhofar." 17:30 at the Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building, SOAS.  Tea and biscuits are available from 17.00.  Free admission <http://www.soas.ac.uk/>

     March 11-13, 2004.  Atlanta, GA. USA.  The Associated Colleges of the South and the Global Partners Project and NAFSA: Association of International Ed+---ucators have organized the "Turkey: Traversing Tradition and Modernity Country Culture Workshop" for international educators.  The workshop will introduce participants to contemporary Turkey, its history, politics, economy, society, arts and culture.  For more information, visit <http://www.nafsa.org/turkey> or contact <eschultz@nafsa.org.>  

     March 16th, 2004.  London, England. The SOAS announces a lecture by Dr. K. Bennison, University of Cambridge entitled: "The Influence of the Pre-colonial Moroccan State on the Formation of its Modern Successor."  17:30 at the Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building, SOAS.  Tea and biscuits are available from 17.00.  Free admission. <http://www.soas.ac.uk/>

     March 19-21, 2004.  The Interfaith Encounter Association (IEA) announces the 8th conference of Interfaith dialogue and discussions for Israelis and Palestinians, co-organized by IEA with the Nablus Youth Federation.  To register: <www.interfaith-encounter.org> or email Yehuda Stolov <msyuda@phys.huji.ac.il>.

     March 29, 2004. New York City, NY.  The American Zionist Movement (AZM), the Board of Jewish Education (BJE) in New York, and the National Center for the Hebrew Language (NCHL) announce a lecture by Ghil'Ad Zuckermann: The Secret Influence of American English on Israeli Hebrew. 17:00 at 633 Third Ave. (b/w 40th and 41st St) 21st floor.  Free admission. RSVP and photo ID required. 212.318.6100 or 212.213.8704 or E-mail: reply@azm.org or ivrit@ivrit.org.

     April 5, 2004. Ankara, Turkey.  Calling for proposals for Phase II of the Turkish-Greek Civic Dialogue Micro Project Scheme.  Apply by April 5th.  Suggested themes:  rural and local development, environment, culture, cultural heritage and disaster preparedness; women and gender; youth; and d) media cooperation. For more information: <http://www.deltur.cec.eu.int> or write to <info@stgp.org>. 

     April 30th - May 1st, 2004. Chicago, Illinois. USA.  U. of Chicago Center for Middle Eastern Studies announces a call for papers for their 19^th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference.  Papers should treat Middle Eastern and Central Asian art/architecture, literature, society, history and politics from the 7th century to the present. For further information, or to submit abstracts, write to: Kaveh Hemmat at <kavehhemmat@uchicago.edu> or Alidost Numan at <numan@uchicago.edu>.  Website:  <http://cas.uchicago.edu/meht>.

     May 24-26, 2004.  Ankara, Turkey. The Middle East Technical University (METU) announces its Third  Conference on International Relations: Europe in a Changing World, to be held at the Culture and Convention Centre of METU.  Calling for proposals for pre-organised panels, roundtables and individual papers.  Details found here:  <www.ir.metu.edu.tr/conf> or email <irconf@metu.edu.tr>.

     June 5 - July 3, 2004.  Nicosia, Cyprus.  The Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution (IIMCR), in partnership with Cyprus College and The Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University, announces its 2004 Middle East Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.  Through theory and practice in conflict resolution, international affairs, and international law, participants will develop skills in mediation and negotiation to confront conflict constructively.  For information:  <MiddleEast_Symposium@iimcr.org>.

     July 12 - 24, 2004.  Vienna, Austria.  The Austrian Institute for International Affairs announces the 5th European International Relations Summer School (EIRSS) of the Standing Group on International Relations (SGIR), for postgraduate students in International Relations and related fields.  For more information:  www.sgir.org/eirss.htm and www.oiip.at/summerschool, or email sommer@oiip.at.

     October 9-12th, 2004.  Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information (IPCRI) and The International Water Resources Association (IWRA) announce the second Israel-Palestinian Conference on "Water for Life in the Middle East." Rome, Italy. For further information contact Mr. Robin Twite at <robin@ipcri.org> or <http://www.ipcri.org/water-conference.html>

     Oct. 14-17, 2004.  The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) of Harvard announces its next annual conference at Indiana University in Bloomington.  Deadline for paper and panel proposals is April 2, 2004.  See the Call for Papers and other details at: <http://cess.fas.harvard.edu/CESS_Conference.html>.

     October 19-21, 2005. Istanbul, Turkey.  The Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, the Huntington Library, the United States Consulate in Istanbul, and Bogaziçi University invite proposals for papers and workshops for a conference on "Ottoman and Atlantic Empires in the Early Modern World."  Deadline: April 1, 2004.  For information: <http://web.wm.edu/oieahc/conferences/ottoman.htm> or write to <caytonar@muohio.edu>.

     December 5 - 8, 2004.  Toronto, Canada.   The Middle East Environmental Futures Project, a joint project of York University and Brown University, announces: Palestinian and Israeli Environmental Narratives, inviting papers from academics and NGO's which approach Palestinian and Israeli environmental issues using narrative analysis. Respond with one page abstracts to Prof. Schoenfeld at  <Schoenfeld@glendon.yorku.ca>.  Visit the website at http://www.watsoninstitute.org/meef/

     January 15-16, 2005.  Princeton, NJ.  USA.  Princeton University presents a conference:  Re-thinking Culture in the Ottoman 18th Century, funded by the Mellon Foundation. The aim is to chart and understand change in patterns of cultural production and consumption in the Ottoman 18th century.  Informal inquiries and paper proposals may be sent to the conference organizer, Dana Sajdi, at <dsajdi@alcor.concordia.ca> by May 1, 2004.  

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