Issue 8/October 2004

Editor, Prof. Barry Rubin 

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

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, LECTURES

IMPORTANT NEWS:

Taylor and Francis is making a Special Offer to MERIA subscribers: a 25% discount on a personal subscription to Middle Eastern Studies and/or Journal of North African Studies, 2005 issues.  Go to <http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/offer/meria.asp> to register.

GLORIA Center Publications:

     Barry Rubin and Judith Colp Rubin, Hating America: A History (Oxford University Press, 2004.)  This work traces the paradox that is America, a country that is both the most reviled and most envied land on earth. In the end, the authors demonstrate how anti-Americanism has often been a visceral response to the very idea--as well as both the ideals and policies--of America itself, its aggressive innovation, its self-confidence, and the challenge it poses to alternative ideologies. ISBN: 0195167732  HB  $29.95.  To order: <http://www.oup.com/us/?view=usa>.  Calls in the US:  800-451-7556 or Fax your order:  919-677-1303.

     Barry Rubin, Tragedy of the Middle East (Cambridge University Press, 2004). Now available in Paperback.  This book examines what may be the world's most crisis-ridden region and suggests that its problems arises from regimes strong enough and able to use certain "trump issues" to block reform. Only in the Middle East have rulers found ways to win ongoing mass support for dictatorships that do not provide peace, prosperity or freedom. These key leading groups reject necessary compromises and cause the region to remain in its old patterns of conflict and stasis. To Order:  296 pages, ISBN: 0521603870 Price: $21.99 call the publisher's customer service at 1-800-872-7423, or visit <http://us.cambridge.org/titles/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521603870>.

     Barry Rubin and Judith Colp Rubin, Anti-American Terrorism and the Middle East (Oxford University Press, 2004).  Now available in Paperback.  There is a growing verbal and armed offensive against the United States and its citizens, and this book examines these forces through the words of leaders and ideologues and the attacks they have perpetrated.  Anti-Americanism and the doctrines of Middle East revolutionary movements are described in the words of their leaders, as well as a wide range of responses to these events, showing the range of factors cited for hating America. Finally, the U.S. government reaction to the attacks is provided in detail, including a flurry of executive and congressional orders to fight anti-American terrorism. Only primary sources are used, many of them in translation or appearing in print for the first time. To order:  $16.95,  ISBN: 0195176596 Telephone orders: 1-800-451-7556, Online Orders: <http://www.oup-usa.org>.

     Reuven Paz, "Hamas' Solidarity with Muqtada al-Sadr," PRISM Special Dispatches No. 4/2.  <http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_Special_dispatch_no_4-2.pdf>.

     Reuven Paz,  "The Impact of the War in Iraq on Islamist Groups and the culture of Global Jihad." Presented at ICT International Conference on The Impact of Global Terrorism, held in Israel on September 2004. <http://www.e-prism.org/images/Impact_of_the_war_in_Iraq_-_paper.pdf>.

1. PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST

A. Books

     Ahmed Al-Shahi and Richard Lawless, eds., Middle East and North African Immigrants in Europe: Current Impact; Local and National Responses
(RoutledgeCurzon, September 2004). 240pages, Hb: 0-415-34830-7: 65.00 pounds.  Fourteen specialists from across the European Union discuss current issues regarding Middle Eastern and North African immigrants in Europe, focusing on topics such as immigration legislation, assimilation, integration, multiculturalism, community formation, citizenship, political participation, and religious and cultural identities.  <http://www.routledgecurzon.com>.

     Gideon Biger, The Boundaries of Modern Palestine, 1840-1947 (RoutledgeCurzon, October 2004).  320pp: illus. 10 photos and 18 maps.  Hb: 0-7146-5654-2: 65.00 pounds.  Pb: 0-714-68543-7: 19.99 pounds.  This book - which is based on extensive archival research - deals with the first stage of the delimitation of the boundaries of modern Palestine, between the years 1840 and 1947. During this period, the boundaries of Palestine were staked out by foreign, imperial forces (Britain, France and the Ottoman Empire) which placed them according to their desires, without considering local needs or ideas. For the first time - thanks to the fascinating evidence revealed in archives - this invaluable book reveals the hidden ambitions; the motives of different agents; and the stories of those involved in the process as well as the eventual outcome of their work - the first delimitation of the Holy Land in the modern era.  <http://www.routledgecurzon.com>.

     Raphael Cohen-Almagor, ed., Israeli Democracy at the Crossroads (RoutledgeCurzo, September 2004).  256pages, HB: 0-415-35023-9: 60.00 pounds.  A collection of essays about Israeli society, its politics, schisms and institutions, this book aims to tackle timely concerns, like Israel's fight against terror, its relationships with the Palestinians, the mutual relationships between the civic society and the army, the status of women in society, and separation between state and religion. <http://www.routledgecurzon.com>.

     Christopher M. Davidson, The United Arab Emirates: A Study in Survival (Lynne Rienner, January 2005).  This in-depth study explores the many contradictions that characterize the UAE and its position within the international system. 370 pages ISBN: 1-58826-274-X / hc $63.50. To order: telephone in US: 1-303 444-6684. <http://www.rienner.com>.

     Mohammed M. Hafez, Why Muslims Rebel: Repression and Resistance in the Islamic World (Lynne Rienner, 2004). With a foreword by Fred Halliday, this work offers a provocative analysis of the factors that contribute to protracted violence in the Muslim world today. 253 pages, now in paperback:  ISBN: 1-58826-302-9 / pb $25. To order: telephone in US: 1-303 444-6684. <http://www.rienner.com>.

     International Studies Journal (ISJ) has published its first issue. ISJ is run by a private group of professors, in and outside of Iran. The Board of Editors is composed of notable scholars in the fields of international law, human rights, good governance and international relations. Articles in this issue include: Alexander Knoops,"The Legitimacy of Initiating Contemporary International Criminal Proceedings," Mahmood Monshipouri, "The Muslim World in a Global Age: Protecting Women's Right," Ali-Asghar Kazemi, "The Legality of U.S. Armed Interventions and Propects for Peace and Democracy in the Middle East," Reza Mousazadeh, "The Islamic View on International Criminal Law," and more, including two book reviews.  The journal publishes both English and Persian articles. For subscription information please email Dr. Mehdi Zakerian at <mzakerian@yahoo.com> or Mr. Nema Milaninia at <nemamilaninia@yahoo.com>. 

     The Middle East Intelligence Bulletin June/July is online, and includes the following articles:  Ziad K. Abdelnour, "The US and France Tip the Scale in Lebanon's Power Struggle;" Gary C. Gambill, "Jumpstarting Arab Reform: The Bush Administration's Greater Middle East Initiative;" Gary C. Gambill, "Democratization, the Peace Process, and Islamic Extremism;" Thomas Patrick Carroll, "Turkey's Justice and Development Party: A Model for Democratic Islam?;" and Mahan Abedin, "Dossier: Lakhdar Brahimi." These can be read online at: <http://www.meib.org>.  

     Middle East Policy has been released its Fall 2004 issue, entitled: "Alternative Strategies for Gulf Security."
<http://www.mepc.org/public_asp/journal_vol11/0409.asp>.

     The Washington Quarterly, Autumn 2004 Issue is now available online at:
<http://www.twq.com/currentissue/index.cfm>. Gulf-related articles: Robert J. Einhorn, "A Transatlantic Strategy on Iran's Nuclear Program,"
<http://twq.com/04autumn/docs/04autumn_einhorn.pdf>; Ray Takeyh and Nikolas K. Gvosdev, "Pragmatism in the Midst of Iranian Turmoil,"
<http://twq.com/04autumn/docs/04autumn_takeyh-gvosdev.pdf>; Terence Taylor, "The End of Imminence?," <http://twq.com/04autumn/docs/04autumn_taylor.pdf>; Bathsheba Crocker, "Reconstructing Iraq's Economy,"
<http://twq.com/04autumn/docs/04autumn_crocker.pdf>.

     Yakup Beris and Asli Gurkan, "Broader Middle East Initiative: Perceptions From Turkey," Turkey in Focus, Issue 7, (July 2004). 

     Dan Diker, "The Expulsion of the Palestinian Authority from Jerusalem and the Temple Mount," Jerusalem Issue Brief, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Vol. 3, No. 31 – August 5, 2004.  <http://www.jcpa.brief/brief3-31.htm>.

     Dore Gold, "Who's Right on the War on Terrorism? The 9/11 Commission, the U.S. Senate Assessment of Prewar Intelligence, and the British Butler Committee," Jerusalem Issue Brief, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Vol. 3, No. 29 - July 26, 2004.  <http://www.jcpa.org/brief/brief3-29.htm>.

     Jonathan D. Halevi, "The Palestinian Rebellion in Fatah: Foreshadowing the Politics of the Post-Arafat Era," Jerusalem Issue Brief, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Vol. 3, No. 30 – August 2, 2004.  <http://www.jcpa.org/brief/brief3-30.htm>.

     Jonathan D. Halevi, "Understanding Arafat Before His Attempted Rehabilitation," Jerusalem Issue Brief, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs,

Vol. 3, No. 32 – August 16, 2004.  <http://www.jcpa.brief/brief3-32.htm>.

     Daniel Pipes, "They're Terrorists - Not Activists," New York Sun, September 7, 2004.  <http://www.danielpipes.org/article/2066>.

     Michael Rubin, "Losing the Shia," National Review Online, August 19, 2004, <http://www.nationalreview.com/rubin/rubin200408191059.asp>.

     Michael Rubin, "Iraq's Electoral System: A Misguided Strategy," Arab Reform Bulletin, September 2004.  <http://www.meforum.org/article/634>.

     Eyal Zisser, "Syrian Foreign Policy Under Bashar al-Assad," Jerusalem Issue Brief, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Vol. 4, No. 2 – August 31, 2004.  <http://www.jcpa.brief/brief4-2.htm>.

2. WEBSITES/GROUPS ONLINE

A. Balkans

     Balkananalysis presents its analysis from Aug. 1 on the rising tensions in South Ossetia, with background information, precedents witnessed from Georgia in 2002 and recent interviews.  <http://www.balkanalysis.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=388>.

B. Iran

     The Statistical Centre of Iran has a new website address: <http://www.sci.org.ir>. English website is at: <http://www.sci.org.ir/index.htm>.

C. Israel

     Project Daniel was a panel led by a Purdue University scholar to make recommendations for Israel's strategic future and how it should handle the threat of nuclear terrorism, war and weapons of mass destruction.  The final paper has been published by the Ariel Center for Strategic Studies in Israel on its website at:  <http://www.acpr.org.il/ENGLISH-NATIV/03-ISSUE/daniel-3.htm>.  To read a brief article in the Purdue News about Project Daniel:
<http://news.uns.purdue.edu/UNS/html3month/2004/040503.T.Beres.project.html>.

     The Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center has published a report on The Leading Palestinian Terrorist Organizations. <http://www.intelligence.org.il/eng/sib/8_04/pto.htm> or download pdf version here: <http://www.intelligence.org.il/eng/sib/8_04/img/aug3_04.pdf>.

3. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO E-MAIL PUBLICATIONS

     PIJ Electronic Newsletter #1, July 2004, published by the Palestine-Israel Journal.  This new monthly e-newsletter will offer updates on events and developments connected to the Journal, Israeli-Palestinian affairs and the quest for a just and equitable political solution to the conflict.  For information and subscriptions:  <pij@palnet.org>.

4. FUNDING/GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS/WRITING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

     The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites applications to its
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program which enables activists, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change.  For further details and to apply, download the booklet online at <http://www.ned.org/forum/R-FApplication.pdf> or visit
<http://www.ned.org/> and follow the link to Fellowship Programs. All materials must be type-written and in English.  Deadline for 2005/2006 is November 1, 2004.  Any further questions write to <fellowships@ned.org>.

     The American Center of Oriental Research (Amman) is announcing the following fellowships for 2005-2006.  Deadline for all applications is February 1, 2005
1) The Kress Fellowship in the Art and Archaeology of Jordan, for pre-doctoral students of art history.  Up to $18,500.
2) ACOR-CAORC Fellowship for MA and pre-doctoral students in all areas of the humanities and the natural and social sciences.  Up to $19,400, subject to funding.
3) ACOR-CAORC Post-Graduate Fellowship for post-doctoral scholars and scholars pursuing research or publication in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and associated disciplines relating to the Near East. Up to $25,000, subject to funding.
4) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship for scholars who have a Ph.D. or completed professional training in: languages, linguistics, literature, history, jurisprudence, philosophy, archaeology, comparative religion, ethics, and the history, criticism, and theory of the arts.  Up to $20,000.
5) Jennifer C. Groot Fellowship: to support beginners in archaeological fieldwork who have been accepted as staff members on archaeological projects with ASOR/CAP affiliation in Jordan.
6) Harrell Family Fellowship: One award of $1,500 to support a graduate student for participation in an ACOR-approved archaeological research project.

7) Kenneth W. Russell Fellowship: One award of $1,500 to support a graduate
student for participation in an ACOR-approved archaeological research project.

8) Pierre and Patricia Bikai Fellowship: Open to graduate students of any nationality participating in an archaeological project or a research project in Jordan. The award includes room and board at ACOR and a monthly stipend of $400.

9) James A. Sauer Fellowship:  One award for one month of residency at ACOR
during the period from June 1, 2005 through  May 31, 2006. The Fellowship
is for a graduate student participating in an ACOR-approved archaeological
research project in Jordan.

For more information and eligibility requirements: email <acor@bu.edu> or visit: <http://www.bu.edu/acor>.

     Call for submissions: The Rutgers Student Journal of Israel Affairs is an interdisciplinary publication concerning the State of Israel and Zionism, addressing issues relating to Israeli society, history, foreign affairs, political thought, literature and culture. Although the journal is comprised mainly of undergraduate and graduate student works from different academic disciplines and institutions of higher education, academics and experts are also invited to submit their papers for publication.  For more information please contact the Editorial Board at <israeljournal@rstreetsolutions.com>.

5. RESEARCH QUERIES-PLEASE HELP 

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

     Natan Aridan, Britain, Israel and Anglo-Jewry 1949-1957 (RoutledgeCurzon, June 2004). 320 pages, HB, ISBN: 0714656291, 65.00 pounds. This book focuses on the bi-lateral and multilateral relations between Britain, the 'former proprietor' and Israel, the 'successor state', during the period following their armed clash in January 1949, to Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza and the Sinai in March 1957. It highlights the formulation of foreign policy decisions in Britain and Israel; Britain's special responsibility and influence, which affected Israel's relations with neighbouring Arab states; Israel's complex policy towards Britain; Anglo-Jewry's attitude towards Israel and the distinctive relationship between Israel's embassy in London and the Jewish community. <http://www.routledgecurzon.com>.

     Sergio Catignani, "Motivating Soldiers: The Example of the Israeli Defense Forces,"
Parameters, Vol. XXXIV, No. 3 (Autumn 2004). pp.108-121.
Also available at: <http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usawc/Parameters/04autumn/contents.htm>.

     Shammai Fishman, "Ideological Islam in the United States: 'Ijtihad' in the Thought of Dr. Taha Jabir al-Alwani," <http://www.e-prism.org/images/IdeologicalIslam.pdf>.  This article deals with a significant development in the Muslim community in the U.S. and with one of its leading Islamic scholars, whose work has important implications upon the American Muslim community.

     Martin Kramer offers a series of his articles for use in syllabi:  Arab Nationalism: Mistaken Identity," "Fundamentalist Islam: The Drive for Power," "Coming to Terms: Fundamentalists or Islamists?," "Islam vs. Democracy," "Should America Promote a Liberal, Democratic Middle East?," "Hizbullah: The Calculus of Jihad," "The Moral Logic of Hizbullah," and "Political Science Targets Suicide Bombing."  All articles can be linked to at the Kramer website: <http://www.geocities.com/martinkramerorg/NewsReviews/Recommendations.htm>.

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.]

     October 10-14, 2004. Antalya, Turkey. The Second Israeli-Palestinian International Conference on "Water for Life in the Middle East" will be held at the Porto Bello hotel.  This conference intends to provide a forum for fruitful dialogue and for the development of mutual understanding and respect between Israeli, Palestinian and other Middle Eastern and international water specialists.  For more information and registration go to the conference web page at: <http://www.ipcri-waterconference.org/>.

     October 12, 2004.  London, England.  Lecture, "Israel Question Time," with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Daniel Sheck, Anton La Guardia and Jonathan Freedland.   
20:15 at New North London Synagogue, The Manor House, 80 East End Road, London N3 2SY.  Cost: 5 pounds.  Tickets and information: New Israel Fund - 020 7724 2266 or info@uknif.org <mailto:info@uknif.org>.

     October 12th, 2004.  London, England.  Lecture: "The Hijaz: integration or repression in Saudi Arabia," by Dr. Mai Yamani, Chatham House. Time: 17:30 in the Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building, SOAS at the London Middle East Institute.  Refreshments served from 17:00. Free admission.  For info: Tel: 0207 898 4442; email: <lmei@soas.ac.uk>.

     October 14-16, 2004.  Ottawa, Canada.   The Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies announces the CASIS Annual International Conference 2004 entitled: "Peace, Order and Public Safety Post 9/11: Are We Getting it Right?"  For more information: <http://www.casis.ca>.

     October 19th, 2004.  London, England.  Lecture:  "The Politics of Islamic Finance," with Prof. Rodney Wilson, U. of Durham.  Time: 17:30 in the Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building, SOAS at the London Middle East Institute.  Refreshments served from 17:00. Free admission.  For info: Tel: 0207 898 4442; email: <lmei@soas.ac.uk>.

     October 23-24, 2004.  Tbilisi (Republic of Georgia.)  The International Association "CAUCASUS: Ethnic Relations, Human Rights, Geopolitics" (IACERHRG) announces its 6th Annual Conference, main themes to include National Self-Determination of the Chechen People, Human Rights in the Caucasus and the future development of Georgia. For information: <http://www.geocities.com/iacerhrg/Events/Events.html> or email <iacerhrg98@hotmail.com>.

     October 26th, 2004.  London, England.  Lecture: "Syria: the Imperatives of Reform," by Ghayth Armanazi, Former Arab League's representative in London.  Time: 17:30 in the Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building, SOAS at the London Middle East Institute.  Refreshments served from 17:00. Free admission. For info: Tel: 0207 898 4442; email: <lmei@soas.ac.uk>.

     November 4, 2004.  Ramat Gan, Israel.  The BESA Center, The GLORIA Center and Bar Ilan University are holding a one-day conference open to the public on "The United States and the Middle East after the Election." The event will take place at Bar Ilan University's Senate Hall. There will be simultaneous translation into English and Hebrew.  For information, call the BESA Center: 972-3 531 8959. 

     November 12, 2004.  Geneva, Switzerland.  The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva (IUHEI) and the International Relations group of the Swiss Political Science Association (ASSP) are organizing a one-day workshop for doctoral students and young scholars on "Resistance to Globalization in the Arab Middle East?" In recent years the Middle East has often been sketched as a region of strong opposition to globalization. The aim of this workshop is to analyze whether this alleged resistance stems from a perception of the Western world or whether there are substantive facts that support such a view.  Interested parties should submit abstracts of up to 500 words by October 18, 2004, to:  Rolf Schwarz, IUHEI, Avenue de la Paix 11 A, CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland.  <arz1@hei.unige.ch>.

     December 5-9, 2004.  Haifa, Israel and Amman, Jordan. The Jewish -Arab center at the University of Haifa, in cooperation with the Amman Center for Peace and Development are organizing an international conference: Jordan-Israel Relations: The First Decade of a Formal Peace 1994-2004.  For more information, please contact Dr. Faisal Azaiza. <azaiza@research.haifa.ac.il>.

     March 13 - 19, 2005. Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.  Announcing the Cairo 9th International Conference on Energy & Environment (EE9), to include technical paper presentations, keynote lectures, training sessions, poster sessions, panel discussions, open forum sessions as well as social events.  For more information, write to: Prof. Abdel Latif El-Sharkawy at <president@sat-eng.com> or Prof. Ralph H. Kummler at <rkummler@eng.wayne.edu>.  Also visit the website: <http://ee9.sat-eng.com/index.htm>.

     May 29-31, 2005. Arizona, U.S.  The Association for Israel Studies announces a call for panels and papers for their 21st Annual Conference to be held at the University of Arizona. The main theme of the conference will be: "Israel: Institutions and Civic Culture," as well as other topics within the general field of Israel studies. Organized panels may consist of three or four papers. Panel organizers should provide a title of the panel and names of the participants. All panel participants should submit individual paper abstracts. Individual papers are welcome on all topics relating to Israeli life. Please provide a title and a short abstract. Deadline for panel submissions and individual paper proposals: November 1, þ2004.  Submit proposals to the most fitting committee as follows:  History, Holocaust in Israeli politics and arts: <brenner@wisc.edu>; Citizenship, migration, ethnicity, state-society relations, political economy, foreign relations:  <msrosenz@mscc.huji.ac.il>; Israeli culture and literature, national identity, gender and feminism <HannahN@tauex.tau.ac.il>; Israeli economics, demography, Israeli-Arab-Palestinian conflict, settlements: <ilustick@sas.upenn.edu>; Palestinian family, society, relations with Israel and the world, family mental health in Israel and Palestine: <Khawlaa@bezeqint.net>; law and society: <msmh@mscc.huji.ac.il>.

     June 11-16, 2006. Amman, Jordan. RIIFS will host the Second World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES-2). Experts on the Middle East  will assemble to share and > exchange their research, experience and ideas. Associations involved in Middle Eastern Studies are invited, and calls for papers from individual scholars will be sent out in 2005.  For more information:  <wocmes2@riifs.org>.

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