Information on "Arab World"
January 2008
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2008
Forgetting Osama Bin Munqidh Remembering Osama Bin Laden
Author: Umaj Bhatia
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This monograph presents a reconstruction of the way in which the image of Islamist crusading underwent enormous changes in the 20th century. More on «Forgetting Osama Bin Munqidh Remembering Osama Bin Laden»
December 2007
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Dec 2007
EU-GCC Relations in the Era of the Second Oil Boom
Author: Steffen Hertog
Publisher: Center for Applied Policy Research (CAP)
This paper examines the growing importance of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and discusses options for the EU for deepened regional engagement. More on «EU-GCC Relations in the Era of the Second Oil Boom»
November 2007
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20 Nov 2007
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Annapolis and After
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This paper looks at the conditions and circumstances that accompany the Israeli-Palestinian talks of November 2007 in Annapolis (US), commenting on various pitfalls. More on «The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Annapolis and After» -
Nov 2007
Annapolis, November 2007: Hopes and Doubts
Author: Paul Scham
Publisher: Middle East Institute (MEI)
This report examines the preparations for the 2007 Annapolis meeting on the Middle East, observing hints of unprecedented compromise combined with deep skepticism on the part of the respective populations and of most analysts. More on «Annapolis, November 2007: Hopes and Doubts»
October 2007
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4 Oct 2007
Las redes yihadistas en España
Author: Javier Jordán
Este artículo ofrece un análisis detallado de la evolución experimentada por el yihadismo en España desde el 11 de Marzo de 2004. More on «Las redes yihadistas en España» -
Oct 2007
Russian Perceptions on the Iranian Nuclear Issue
Author: Mark A Smith
Publisher: Research & Assessment Branch (R&AB)
This publication discusses Russia's perception of the Iranian nuclear issue and argues that the country is ambivalent about the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran. More on «Russian Perceptions on the Iranian Nuclear Issue» -
Oct 2007
Hybrid Regimes and the Challenges of Deepening and Sustaining Democracy in Developing Countries
Author: Alina Rocha Menocal, Verena Fritz, Lise Rakner
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The paper analyzes the theories associated with the "Third Wave" of democratization and applies them to cross-cultural case studies. More on «Hybrid Regimes and the Challenges of Deepening and Sustaining Democracy in Developing Countries»
September 2007
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Sep 2007
Women in the Arab World
Author: Myriam Käser
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
In this newsletter the author explores the much underreported role of women in the Arab world. More on «Women in the Arab World»
August 2007
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Aug 2007
Energy Security
Author: Giacomo Luciani, Faryal Leghari, Nicole Stracke, Mustafa Alani
Publisher: Gulf Research Center (GRC)
This publication on energy security in the Gulf discusses trans-Arabian oil pipelines, economic and political implications of "dire straits," security implications of a Gulf-Asian energy pipelines grid, the security challenges emerging from "economic... More on «Energy Security»
July 2007
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Jul 2007
Tony Blair Needs a Plan
Author: Almut Möller, Christian-Peter Hanelt
Publisher: Center for Applied Policy Research (CAP)
This paper addresses the appointment of the former British prime minister Tony Blair as the representative of the Middle East Quartet and examines his political prospects in that position. More on «Tony Blair Needs a Plan»
