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Articles
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Why Arabs Lose Wars
Norvell B. De Atkine
Examines why Arabic speaking armies have often performed poorly, arguing that cultural and social attributes may hinder the creation of effective military forces.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Why Arabs Lose Wars
Cite Why Arabs Lose Wars
Chicago, Note
Norvell B. De Atkine, “Why Arabs Lose Wars,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-arabs-lose-wars.
Chicago, Bibliography
Atkine, Norvell B. De. “Why Arabs Lose Wars.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-arabs-lose-wars.
BibTeX
@article{atkine1999why_ff87, author = {Atkine, Norvell B. De}, title = {{Why Arabs Lose Wars}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-arabs-lose-wars}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Atkine, Norvell B. De TI - Why Arabs Lose Wars T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-arabs-lose-wars PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Israel’s Three Strategic Challenges
Stuart Cohen
Assesses three major challenges to Israel’s security strategy, including changing strategic assumptions, military innovation, and the relationship between the army and society.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Israel’s Three Strategic Challenges
Cite Israel’s Three Strategic Challenges
Chicago, Note
Stuart Cohen, “Israel’s Three Strategic Challenges,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israels-three-strategic-challenges.
Chicago, Bibliography
Cohen, Stuart. “Israel’s Three Strategic Challenges.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israels-three-strategic-challenges.
BibTeX
@article{cohen1999israels_d1e8, author = {Cohen, Stuart}, title = {{Israel’s Three Strategic Challenges}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israels-three-strategic-challenges}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Cohen, Stuart TI - Israel’s Three Strategic Challenges T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israels-three-strategic-challenges PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Is Islamism a Threat?
Presents a discussion among four experts on Islamism’s character, political role, and whether it is gaining strength or declining.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Is Islamism a Threat?
Cite Is Islamism a Threat?
Chicago, Note
“Is Islamism a Threat?” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-447.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Is Islamism a Threat?” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-447.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999is_0875, title = {{Is Islamism a Threat?}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-447}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Is Islamism a Threat? T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-447 PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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“We Will Dominate You”
Reports Archbishop Giuseppe Germano Bernardini’s warning that Muslim immigration and institution building reflect an effort to expand influence in Europe.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: “We Will Dominate You”
Cite “We Will Dominate You”
Chicago, Note
“‘We Will Dominate You’,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/we-will-dominate-you.
Chicago, Bibliography
“‘We Will Dominate You’.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/we-will-dominate-you.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999we_c625, title = {{“We Will Dominate You”}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/we-will-dominate-you}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - “We Will Dominate You” T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/we-will-dominate-you PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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My Career Redeeming Slaves
John Eibner
Describes John Eibner’s work to free enslaved people in Sudan and disputes the Sudanese government’s and UNICEF’s criticism of his organization’s efforts.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: My Career Redeeming Slaves
Cite My Career Redeeming Slaves
Chicago, Note
John Eibner, “My Career Redeeming Slaves,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/my-career-redeeming-slaves.
Chicago, Bibliography
Eibner, John. “My Career Redeeming Slaves.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/my-career-redeeming-slaves.
BibTeX
@article{eibner1999my_bf6f, author = {Eibner, John}, title = {{My Career Redeeming Slaves}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/my-career-redeeming-slaves}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Eibner, John TI - My Career Redeeming Slaves T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/my-career-redeeming-slaves PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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How I Was Almost Enslaved
Relates Victoria Ajang’s testimony about twice escaping enslavement in Sudan and her family’s flight after a militia attack on her village.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: How I Was Almost Enslaved
Cite How I Was Almost Enslaved
Chicago, Note
“How I Was Almost Enslaved,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/how-i-was-almost-enslaved.
Chicago, Bibliography
“How I Was Almost Enslaved.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/how-i-was-almost-enslaved.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999how_06d8, title = {{How I Was Almost Enslaved}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/how-i-was-almost-enslaved}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - How I Was Almost Enslaved T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/how-i-was-almost-enslaved PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Iran’s “Blasphemous” Play
Reports the arrest and prosecution of Iranian students over a satirical play, examining accusations of blasphemy and the authorities’ response.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Iran’s “Blasphemous” Play
Cite Iran’s “Blasphemous” Play
Chicago, Note
“Iran’s ‘Blasphemous’ Play,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/irans-blasphemous-play.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Iran’s ‘Blasphemous’ Play.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/irans-blasphemous-play.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999irans_98ae, title = {{Iran’s “Blasphemous” Play}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/irans-blasphemous-play}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Iran’s “Blasphemous” Play T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/irans-blasphemous-play PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Interview with Bruce O. Riedel
Interviews Bruce O. Riedel about U.S. policy toward Iraq and Iran, Gulf security, and efforts to contain regional threats.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Interview with Bruce O. Riedel
Cite Interview with Bruce O. Riedel
Chicago, Note
“Interview with Bruce O. Riedel,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-bruce-o-riedel.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Interview with Bruce O. Riedel.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-bruce-o-riedel.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999interview_b4f5, title = {{Interview with Bruce O. Riedel}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-bruce-o-riedel}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Interview with Bruce O. Riedel T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-bruce-o-riedel PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Interview with Moctar Teyeb: “Slavery Is a State of Mind”
Interviews Moctar Teyeb about his experience growing up enslaved in Mauritania, escaping, and working in abolitionist activities.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Interview with Moctar Teyeb: “Slavery Is a State of Mind”
Cite Interview with Moctar Teyeb: “Slavery Is a State of Mind”
Chicago, Note
“Interview with Moctar Teyeb: ‘Slavery Is a State of Mind’,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-moctar-teyeb-slavery-is-a-state.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Interview with Moctar Teyeb: ‘Slavery Is a State of Mind’.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-moctar-teyeb-slavery-is-a-state.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999interview_3322, title = {{Interview with Moctar Teyeb: “Slavery Is a State of Mind”}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-moctar-teyeb-slavery-is-a-state}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Interview with Moctar Teyeb: “Slavery Is a State of Mind” T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/interview-with-moctar-teyeb-slavery-is-a-state PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Is Islamism a Threat?
Presents a discussion among four experts on Islamism, its political character, its prospects, and whether it represents a threat or democratic force.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Is Islamism a Threat?
Cite Is Islamism a Threat?
Chicago, Note
“Is Islamism a Threat?” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/campus-watch/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-7821.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Is Islamism a Threat?” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/campus-watch/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-7821.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999is_7d5c, title = {{Is Islamism a Threat?}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/campus-watch/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-7821}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Is Islamism a Threat? T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/campus-watch/middle-east-quarterly/is-islamism-a-threat-7821 PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Correspondence
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Correspondence: The Treaty of Hudaybiya
Responds to Daniel Pipes’s discussion of the Treaty of Hudaybiya, arguing that Yasir Arafat’s reference to it signals doubts about his commitment to peace with Israel.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Correspondence: The Treaty of Hudaybiya
Cite Correspondence: The Treaty of Hudaybiya
Chicago, Note
“Correspondence: The Treaty of Hudaybiya,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/correspondence-the-treaty-of-hudaybiya.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Correspondence: The Treaty of Hudaybiya.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/correspondence-the-treaty-of-hudaybiya.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999correspondence_3e39, title = {{Correspondence: The Treaty of Hudaybiya}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/correspondence-the-treaty-of-hudaybiya}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Correspondence: The Treaty of Hudaybiya T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/correspondence-the-treaty-of-hudaybiya PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Book Reviews
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Between Memory and Desire
Reviewed by Daniel Pipes
Reviews Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age by Humphreys, finding its reflections on regional politics thoughtful and cautiously optimistic.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Between Memory and Desire
Cite Between Memory and Desire
Chicago, Note
Daniel Pipes, “Between Memory and Desire,” review, Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/between-memory-and-desire.
Chicago, Bibliography
Pipes, Daniel. “Between Memory and Desire.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/between-memory-and-desire.
BibTeX
@article{pipes1999between_78ba, author = {Pipes, Daniel}, title = {{Between Memory and Desire}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/between-memory-and-desire}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Pipes, Daniel TI - Between Memory and Desire T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/between-memory-and-desire PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Brief Reviews
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Brief Reviews
By Pipes and Clawson
Gathers short notices of several books on Middle Eastern history and politics, including works on Egypt and modern Turkey.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Brief Reviews
Cite Brief Reviews
Chicago, Note
“Brief Reviews,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-442.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Brief Reviews.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-442.
BibTeX
@article{meq1999brief_9175, title = {{Brief Reviews}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-442}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Brief Reviews T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-442 PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Translations
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Miért vesztik el az arabok a háborúikat
Norvell B. De Atkine
In Hungarian, examines why Arab armies have performed poorly in modern conflicts, emphasizing cultural and social factors alongside economic, ideological, and technical causes.
Posted on meforum.org December 1, 1999. Read on meforum.org: Miért vesztik el az arabok a háborúikat
Cite Miért vesztik el az arabok a háborúikat
Chicago, Note
Norvell B. De Atkine, “Miért vesztik el az arabok a háborúikat,” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/miert-vesztik-el-az-arabok-a-haboruikat.
Chicago, Bibliography
Atkine, Norvell B. De. “Miért vesztik el az arabok a háborúikat.” Middle East Quarterly 6, no. 1 (Winter 1999). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/miert-vesztik-el-az-arabok-a-haboruikat.
BibTeX
@article{atkine1999miert_7132, author = {Atkine, Norvell B. De}, title = {{Miért vesztik el az arabok a háborúikat}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {1999}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, month = {Winter}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/miert-vesztik-el-az-arabok-a-haboruikat}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Atkine, Norvell B. De TI - Miért vesztik el az arabok a háborúikat T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 6 IS - 1 PY - 1999 DA - 1999///Winter UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/miert-vesztik-el-az-arabok-a-haboruikat PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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