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Articles
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Arab Uprisings May Doom Middle East Christians
Hilal Khashan
Argues that Islamist beliefs and perceptions of Christians as European outsiders put Middle Eastern Christian communities at risk amid regional upheavals.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Read on meforum.org: Arab Uprisings May Doom Middle East Christians
Cite Arab Uprisings May Doom Middle East Christians
Chicago, Note
Hilal Khashan, “Arab Uprisings May Doom Middle East Christians,” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/arab-uprisings-may-doom-middle-east-christians.
Chicago, Bibliography
Khashan, Hilal. “Arab Uprisings May Doom Middle East Christians.” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/arab-uprisings-may-doom-middle-east-christians.
BibTeX
@article{khashan2014arab_e005, author = {Khashan, Hilal}, title = {{Arab Uprisings May Doom Middle East Christians}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/arab-uprisings-may-doom-middle-east-christians}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Khashan, Hilal TI - Arab Uprisings May Doom Middle East Christians T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/arab-uprisings-may-doom-middle-east-christians PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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What Egypt’s President Sisi Really Thinks
Daniel Pipes
Examines Sisi's views through his military college paper, finding that he supports democracy in the Middle East while addressing the role of Islam.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Read on meforum.org: What Egypt’s President Sisi Really Thinks
Cite What Egypt’s President Sisi Really Thinks
Chicago, Note
Daniel Pipes, “What Egypt’s President Sisi Really Thinks,” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/what-egypt-president-sisi-really-thinks.
Chicago, Bibliography
Pipes, Daniel. “What Egypt’s President Sisi Really Thinks.” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/what-egypt-president-sisi-really-thinks.
BibTeX
@article{pipes2014what_38d9, author = {Pipes, Daniel}, title = {{What Egypt’s President Sisi Really Thinks}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/what-egypt-president-sisi-really-thinks}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Pipes, Daniel TI - What Egypt’s President Sisi Really Thinks T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/what-egypt-president-sisi-really-thinks PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Israel’s Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean
Efraim Inbar
Examines Israel’s reliance on maritime passage and offshore gas security, focusing on regional challenges including Russian presence, Turkish activism, terrorism, and energy disputes.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Read on meforum.org: Israel’s Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean
Cite Israel’s Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean
Chicago, Note
Efraim Inbar, “Israel’s Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean,” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-challenges-in-the-eastern-mediterranean.
Chicago, Bibliography
Inbar, Efraim. “Israel’s Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-challenges-in-the-eastern-mediterranean.
BibTeX
@article{inbar2014israels_2c17, author = {Inbar, Efraim}, title = {{Israel’s Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-challenges-in-the-eastern-mediterranean}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Inbar, Efraim TI - Israel’s Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-challenges-in-the-eastern-mediterranean PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Should Washington Withhold Aid to Egypt?
Yehuda Blanga
Examines why Egypt maintains a large military arsenal and whether Washington’s aid suspension can influence Cairo’s policies and affect the wider region.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Read on meforum.org: Should Washington Withhold Aid to Egypt?
Cite Should Washington Withhold Aid to Egypt?
Chicago, Note
Yehuda Blanga, “Should Washington Withhold Aid to Egypt?” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/should-washington-withhold-aid-to-egypt.
Chicago, Bibliography
Blanga, Yehuda. “Should Washington Withhold Aid to Egypt?” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/should-washington-withhold-aid-to-egypt.
BibTeX
@article{blanga2014should_36f4, author = {Blanga, Yehuda}, title = {{Should Washington Withhold Aid to Egypt?}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/should-washington-withhold-aid-to-egypt}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Blanga, Yehuda TI - Should Washington Withhold Aid to Egypt? T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/should-washington-withhold-aid-to-egypt PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Book Reviews
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Harris-Gershon’s revisionist account of history misleads the reader
Reviewed by Oren Kessler
Reviews What Do You Buy the Children of the Terrorist Who Tried to Kill Your Wife?, finding Harris-Gershon’s memoir overly self-focused and ultimately unrewarding.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Read on meforum.org: Harris-Gershon’s revisionist account of history misleads the reader
Cite Harris-Gershon’s revisionist account of history misleads the reader
Chicago, Note
Oren Kessler, “Harris-Gershon’s revisionist account of history misleads the reader,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/what-do-you-buy-the-children-of-the-terrorist-who.
Chicago, Bibliography
Kessler, Oren. “Harris-Gershon’s revisionist account of history misleads the reader.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/what-do-you-buy-the-children-of-the-terrorist-who.
BibTeX
@article{kessler2014harris_0c10, author = {Kessler, Oren}, title = {{Harris-Gershon’s revisionist account of history misleads the reader}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/what-do-you-buy-the-children-of-the-terrorist-who}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Kessler, Oren TI - Harris-Gershon’s revisionist account of history misleads the reader T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/what-do-you-buy-the-children-of-the-terrorist-who PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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A History of Modern Tunisia, 2nd ed.
Reviews A History of Modern Tunisia by Perkins, finding it a broad historical overview while noting areas where analysis could be expanded.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: A History of Modern Tunisia, 2nd ed.
Cite A History of Modern Tunisia, 2nd ed.
Chicago, Note
“A History of Modern Tunisia, 2nd ed.,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/a-history-of-modern-tunisia-2nd-ed.
Chicago, Bibliography
“A History of Modern Tunisia, 2nd ed..” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/a-history-of-modern-tunisia-2nd-ed.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014history_14e6, title = {{A History of Modern Tunisia, 2nd ed.}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/a-history-of-modern-tunisia-2nd-ed}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - A History of Modern Tunisia, 2nd ed. T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/a-history-of-modern-tunisia-2nd-ed PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa
Reviews From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa, tracing Israel’s aid relationships and their subsequent decline.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa
Cite From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa
Chicago, Note
“From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/from-jerusalem-to-the-lion-of-judah-and-beyond.
Chicago, Bibliography
“From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/from-jerusalem-to-the-lion-of-judah-and-beyond.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014from_4172, title = {{From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/from-jerusalem-to-the-lion-of-judah-and-beyond}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond: Israel's Foreign Policy in East Africa T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/from-jerusalem-to-the-lion-of-judah-and-beyond PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East
Name listed on meforum.org: Barry Rubin and Wolfgang G. Schwanitz
Reviews Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East, summarizing its account of historical collaboration between radical Islamism and Nazi Germany.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East
Cite Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East
Chicago, Note
“Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/nazis-islamists-and-the-making-of-the-modern.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/nazis-islamists-and-the-making-of-the-modern.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014nazis_e52d, title = {{Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/nazis-islamists-and-the-making-of-the-modern}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern Middle East T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/nazis-islamists-and-the-making-of-the-modern PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East
Reviews Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East, finding that Zohar's cases show distinctive Sephardi rabbinic approaches and a significant contribution to understanding contemporary Jewry.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East
Cite Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East
Chicago, Note
“Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/rabbinic-creativity-in-the-modern-middle-east.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/rabbinic-creativity-in-the-modern-middle-east.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014rabbinic_2d79, title = {{Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/rabbinic-creativity-in-the-modern-middle-east}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Rabbinic Creativity in the Modern Middle East T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/rabbinic-creativity-in-the-modern-middle-east PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings
Reviews Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings, judging Wehrey's account nuanced while noting its limited policy guidance.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings
Cite Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings
Chicago, Note
“Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/sectarian-politics-in-the-gulf-from-the-iraq-war.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/sectarian-politics-in-the-gulf-from-the-iraq-war.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014sectarian_6242, title = {{Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/sectarian-politics-in-the-gulf-from-the-iraq-war}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Sectarian Politics in the Gulf: From the Iraq War to the Arab Uprisings T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/sectarian-politics-in-the-gulf-from-the-iraq-war PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid
Name listed on meforum.org: Walid Phares
Reviews The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid, finding Phares's arguments self promoting, poorly assembled, and focused on forceful opposition to Islamism.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid
Cite The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid
Chicago, Note
“The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-lost-spring-us-policy-in-the-middle-east.
Chicago, Bibliography
“The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-lost-spring-us-policy-in-the-middle-east.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014lost_71bb, title = {{The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-lost-spring-us-policy-in-the-middle-east}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - The Lost Spring: U.S. Policy in the Middle East and Catastrophes to Avoid T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-lost-spring-us-policy-in-the-middle-east PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam
Reviews Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam, describing Dressler's broad study as important despite its dense academic language and convoluted presentation.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam
Cite Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam
Chicago, Note
“Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam,” review, Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/writing-religion-the-making-of-turkish-alevi-islam.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/writing-religion-the-making-of-turkish-alevi-islam.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014writing_7408, title = {{Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/writing-religion-the-making-of-turkish-alevi-islam}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Writing Religion: The Making of Turkish Alevi Islam T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/writing-religion-the-making-of-turkish-alevi-islam PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Brief Reviews
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Brief Reviews
By Kessler, Auerbach, Zisenwine, Khashan, Gossman, Kellner, Teitelbaum and Schwartz
Gathers short notices of several books on terrorism, Israeli foreign policy in Africa, Tunisian history, Middle East policy, and religion.
Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2014. Read on meforum.org: Brief Reviews
Cite Brief Reviews
Chicago, Note
“Brief Reviews,” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-4806.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Brief Reviews.” Middle East Quarterly 21, no. 4 (Fall 2014). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-4806.
BibTeX
@article{meq2014brief_823d, title = {{Brief Reviews}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2014}, volume = {21}, number = {4}, month = {Fall}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-4806}, 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 - 21 IS - 4 PY - 2014 DA - 2014///Fall UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-4806 PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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