Information on "Communication" and "Middle East"
April 2008
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Apr 2008
Strengthening Humanitarian Networks: Applying the Network Functions Approach
Author: Ben Ramalingam, Enrique Mendizabal, Ed Schenkenberg van Mierop
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The paper takes an in-depth look at the methodology that underpins the network functions approach within the humanitarian field. More on «Strengthening Humanitarian Networks: Applying the Network Functions Approach» -
Apr 2008
Case Study in Army Transformation: Creating Modular Forces
Author: Richard L Kugler
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This case study describes the centerpiece of the transformation plan, forged in 2003-2004, which is the creation of the “modular brigade combat team” (BCT), being applied to all combat brigades in the active Army and the reserve component forces. More on «Case Study in Army Transformation: Creating Modular Forces»
January 2008
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Jan 2008
Information and Communication Technologies for Reconstruction and Development
Author: Larry Wentz, Frank D Kramer, Stuart H Starr
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
Information and communications technologies (ICT) have been 'enablers' in developing Afghanistan's government, economy, and social well-being, or so this study argues. More on «Information and Communication Technologies for Reconstruction and Development»
March 2007
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Mar 2007
Voices of Aggression: Exploring Israeli-Iranian Rhetoric
Author: Farhang Jahanpour
Publisher: Oxford Research Group (ORG)
This briefing paper explores the extreme rhetoric from Israel and Iran and argues that it should not be allowed to jeopardize the unique history of the relationship between these two countries. More on «Voices of Aggression: Exploring Israeli-Iranian Rhetoric»
July 2006
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Jul 2006
Russia and Central Asia: Current and Future Economic Relations
Author: Vladimir Paramonov, Aleksey Strokov
Publisher: Research & Assessment Branch (R&AB)
The publication discusses prospects of economic integration and cooperation between Russia and Central Asia. More on «Russia and Central Asia: Current and Future Economic Relations»
February 2006
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15 Feb 2006
In their own Words - Reading the Iraqi Insurgency
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report reviews the discourse regarding the organized armed opposition in Iraq between mid-2003 and January 2006. More on «In their own Words - Reading the Iraqi Insurgency»
January 2006
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11 Jan 2006
An Uphill Battle for Media Focus
Author: The United Arab Emirates in International Television News
Publisher: Media Tenor
The author analyzes how the United Arab Emirates have succeeded in establishing a brand in international media coverage. More on «An Uphill Battle for Media Focus» -
2006
Where's the Difference?
Publisher: Media Tenor
Contrary to conventional wisdom about democratic deficits, most countries in the Middle East seem to suffer from a problem of national identity. More on «Where's the Difference?»
September 2005
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Sep 2005
Review of Psychological Operations
Author: Christopher J. Lamb, Paris Genalis
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This report analyzes psychological operations (psyops) conducted by the US Army in the operations "Iraqi Freedom" and "Enduring Freedom" in order to identify areas of improvement of psyops performance. More on «Review of Psychological Operations»
May 2004
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18 May 2004
Democratisation of Hate: The Spread of Al Qaedaism
Author: Kumar Ramakrishna
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper describes how the modern phenomena of rapid information flows, mass communications, and electronic capital transfers - features that usually contribute to a process of global democratization - have also allowed al-Qaida to increase the siz... More on «Democratisation of Hate: The Spread of Al Qaedaism»
