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| Sep 4, 2010 | Israel's Second Disengagement from Gaza | | In what could possibly be a small step forward between Israel and Palestine, Israel has put forth a proposal to disengage from the Gaza Strip, hopefully helping to stabilize the area. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | An Iraqi Perspective on the Recent Elections | | Although it was accompanied by violent attacks, the recent election in Iraq marked an important step forward for the country, with the democratic process shining through more than it did five years ago. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | The Nuclear Issue in Iran | | Scholar Jalil Roshandel discusses in an interview what can be expected on the subject of a nuclear Iran, and explains some of the thinking behind the interested parties. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Crackdown in Egypt | | The repression on April 6 of peaceful protestors in Cairo was a move by the security apparatus toward confiscating the right of Egyptians to choose who governs them. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Jahanbegloo on the Green Movement in Iran | | Professor Ramin Jahanbegloo discusses in an interview the significance of the civil resistance that has taken root in Iran over the last year, and what he sees in the movement's future. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | A Palestinian Village that Started a Movement | | The acclaimed documentary Budrus shows how Palestinians and Israelis joined in on a nonviolent movement, and illuminates the possibility for cooperation between divided people. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Behind the Scenes with Emile Lahoud | | Lebanon's former President Emile Lahoud reveals insider stories about how he came to be elected, negotiations between statesmen and the benefits of having a guerrilla army on your side. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | The Radicalization of Saudi Arabia | | While U.S. focus has been on Iran, much of Saudia Arabia's extremism has slipped under the radar; and extremism there is nothing new. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Interview with Hamas Leader in Lebanon | | Ousama Hamdan used to be the go-between between Hamas and Iran, but for years has been the Hamas leader in Lebanon. He talks about problems with the peace process in the Middle East and the challenges of political partnerships. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Sadr's Political Role in Iraq | | Moqtada Sadr has built support over time from a base of frustrated Shiites, and Sadrists now play a pivotal role in the Iraqi power structure. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | The Legacy of T.E. Lawrence | | The man known as Lawrence of Arabia is regarded as a hero in British history, but his legacy in Arab culture has faded, with opinions of him often mixed and sometimes based on falsities. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Jerusalem Day | | With control over the Holy City, Isrealis celebrated Jerusalem Day with such enthusiasm, one might think they were oblivious to the enmity on the other side of the wall. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | An Unbreakable Bond? | | Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is heading to the U.S. to meet President Obama next week, with the pair expected to discuss the series of rocky moments that have dogged their special relationship. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Hydro-Politics in the Arab World | | Not unlike the role oil has played, water is going to be increasingly important in determining power-sharing strategies and political alliances in the Middle East. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Israel, Vatican: a Magdalene Meeting Point | | Magdala serves as a holy place for all Abrahamic religions-a rich place of history and also a hot spot for contention among religious leaders laying claim to it. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | BP's Other Disaster | | BP is not new to making a mess. Sixty years ago the oil company helped oust Iran's popularly elected government, and the blood and chaos has been spilling in the Middle East ever since. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | BP's Other Disaster (continued) | | The United States and the United Kingdom have a long history of trying to play puppeteer with Middle Eastern countries in the interest of natural resources, a history that is far from written. |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | Journalist Abused in Iranian Prison | | Since the crackdown on the Green Movement, reports of prisoner abuse have been common. Abdolreza Tajik, a human rights activist, is the latest victim. |
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| Aug 25, 2010 | Jordan: Success Story of the IMF | | The IMF has earned a reputation internationally for its draconian lending policies, but Jordan may owe much of its economic turnaround to the assistance of the Fund. |
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| Aug 25, 2010 | Yemen on the Brink | | With al Qaeada activity increasing, oil reserves running out, and poverty and disorder rampant, Yemen is in need of vast infrastructure reform across all levels of its governmental and economic institutions. |
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