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Middle East Quarterly

Fall 2016

Volume 23, Number 4

12 entries. Source: Issue contents page on www.meforum.org.

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Articles

  1. Article

    The Terrorist “Wing” Scam

    A.J. Caschetta

    Argues that terrorist organizations use supposed charitable and political wings to disguise integrated operations and gain legitimacy while advancing violence.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Read on meforum.org: The Terrorist “Wing” Scam

    Cite The Terrorist “Wing” Scam

    Chicago, Note

    A.J. Caschetta, “The Terrorist ‘Wing’ Scam,” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/the-terrorist-wing-scam.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Caschetta, A.J. “The Terrorist ‘Wing’ Scam.” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/the-terrorist-wing-scam.

    BibTeX

    @article{caschetta2016terrorist_0953,
      author = {Caschetta, A.J.},
      title = {{The Terrorist “Wing” Scam}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/the-terrorist-wing-scam},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    AU  - Caschetta, A.J.
    TI  - The Terrorist “Wing” Scam
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/the-terrorist-wing-scam
    PB  - Middle East Forum
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  2. Article

    Why the Oslo Process Doomed Peace

    Efraim Karsh

    Argues that the Oslo process harmed Israel and Palestinians by empowering repressive Palestinian regimes and making peace and reconciliation more remote.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Read on meforum.org: Why the Oslo Process Doomed Peace

    Cite Why the Oslo Process Doomed Peace

    Chicago, Note

    Efraim Karsh, “Why the Oslo Process Doomed Peace,” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-the-oslo-process-doomed-peace.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Karsh, Efraim. “Why the Oslo Process Doomed Peace.” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-the-oslo-process-doomed-peace.

    BibTeX

    @article{karsh2016why_c38a,
      author = {Karsh, Efraim},
      title = {{Why the Oslo Process Doomed Peace}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-the-oslo-process-doomed-peace},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    AU  - Karsh, Efraim
    TI  - Why the Oslo Process Doomed Peace
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-the-oslo-process-doomed-peace
    PB  - Middle East Forum
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  3. Article

    Can Western Muslims Be De-radicalized?

    Uriya Shavit and Sören Andresen

    Examines Western efforts to counter Muslim radicalization and questions whether restrictions, reintegration programs, and military action reduce or increase terror threats.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Read on meforum.org: Can Western Muslims Be De-radicalized?

    Cite Can Western Muslims Be De-radicalized?

    Chicago, Note

    Uriya Shavit and Sören Andresen, “Can Western Muslims Be De-radicalized?” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/can-western-muslims-be-de-radicalized.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Shavit, Uriya, and Sören Andresen. “Can Western Muslims Be De-radicalized?” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/can-western-muslims-be-de-radicalized.

    BibTeX

    @article{shavit2016can_3d1a,
      author = {Shavit, Uriya and Andresen, Sören},
      title = {{Can Western Muslims Be De-radicalized?}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/can-western-muslims-be-de-radicalized},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    AU  - Shavit, Uriya
    AU  - Andresen, Sören
    TI  - Can Western Muslims Be De-radicalized?
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/can-western-muslims-be-de-radicalized
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  4. Article

    Were the Arabs Indigenous to Mandatory Palestine?

    Sheree Roth

    Examines claims of Arab indigeneity in Mandatory Palestine and cites historical migration from neighboring Arab territories to challenge the assertion.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Read on meforum.org: Were the Arabs Indigenous to Mandatory Palestine?

    Cite Were the Arabs Indigenous to Mandatory Palestine?

    Chicago, Note

    Sheree Roth, “Were the Arabs Indigenous to Mandatory Palestine?” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/were-the-arabs-indigenous-to-mandatory-palestine.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Roth, Sheree. “Were the Arabs Indigenous to Mandatory Palestine?” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/were-the-arabs-indigenous-to-mandatory-palestine.

    BibTeX

    @article{roth2016were_2bc3,
      author = {Roth, Sheree},
      title = {{Were the Arabs Indigenous to Mandatory Palestine?}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/were-the-arabs-indigenous-to-mandatory-palestine},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    AU  - Roth, Sheree
    TI  - Were the Arabs Indigenous to Mandatory Palestine?
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/were-the-arabs-indigenous-to-mandatory-palestine
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Book Reviews

  1. Book review

    Saddam’s Baathist Ruse

    Reviewed by Amatzia Baram

    Reviews The Ba'thification of Iraq: Saddam Hussein's Totalitarianism by Faust, finding it a strong archival analysis of Baathist society and regime mentality.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Read on meforum.org: Saddam’s Baathist Ruse

    Cite Saddam’s Baathist Ruse

    Chicago, Note

    Amatzia Baram, “Saddam’s Baathist Ruse,” review, Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-bathification-of-iraq-saddam-hussein.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Baram, Amatzia. “Saddam’s Baathist Ruse.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-bathification-of-iraq-saddam-hussein.

    BibTeX

    @article{baram2016saddams_19ac,
      author = {Baram, Amatzia},
      title = {{Saddam’s Baathist Ruse}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-bathification-of-iraq-saddam-hussein},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english},
      note = {Book review}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    AU  - Baram, Amatzia
    TI  - Saddam’s Baathist Ruse
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-bathification-of-iraq-saddam-hussein
    PB  - Middle East Forum
    LA  - en
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    ER  - 
    
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  2. Book review

    Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama

    Reviews Ross’s history of U.S. policy toward Israel, finding his firsthand account informative and his argument that Arabists repeatedly distorted policy persuasive.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama

    Cite Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama

    Chicago, Note

    “Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama,” review, Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/doomed-to-succeed-the-us-israel-relationship-from.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/doomed-to-succeed-the-us-israel-relationship-from.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2016doomed_15b5,
      title = {{Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/doomed-to-succeed-the-us-israel-relationship-from},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english},
      note = {Book review}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    TI  - Doomed to Succeed: The U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/doomed-to-succeed-the-us-israel-relationship-from
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  3. Book review

    Force and Fanaticism: Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

    Reviews Valentine’s study of Wahhabism and Saudi influence, valuing its historical material but finding its separation of Islam from Wahhabism analytically limiting.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Force and Fanaticism: Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

    Cite Force and Fanaticism: Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

    Chicago, Note

    “Force and Fanaticism: Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia and Beyond,” review, Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/force-and-fanaticism-wahhabism-in-saudi-arabia.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Force and Fanaticism: Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia and Beyond.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/force-and-fanaticism-wahhabism-in-saudi-arabia.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2016force_439f,
      title = {{Force and Fanaticism: Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia and Beyond}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/force-and-fanaticism-wahhabism-in-saudi-arabia},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english},
      note = {Book review}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    TI  - Force and Fanaticism: Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia and Beyond
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/force-and-fanaticism-wahhabism-in-saudi-arabia
    PB  - Middle East Forum
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  4. Book review

    Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate

    Reviews Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate by Atwan, concluding that errors and political bias make the account unreliable and not worth reading.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate

    Cite Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate

    Chicago, Note

    “Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate,” review, Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-state-the-digital-caliphate.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-state-the-digital-caliphate.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2016islamic_1c9b,
      title = {{Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-state-the-digital-caliphate},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english},
      note = {Book review}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    TI  - Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-state-the-digital-caliphate
    PB  - Middle East Forum
    LA  - en
    N1  - Book review
    ER  - 
    
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  5. Book review

    Revolt in Syria: Eyewitness to the Uprising, 2nd ed.

    Reviews Starr’s account of Syria’s uprising as a dated portrait, noting its eyewitness detail while criticizing its lingering assumptions about the regime.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Revolt in Syria: Eyewitness to the Uprising, 2nd ed.

    Cite Revolt in Syria: Eyewitness to the Uprising, 2nd ed.

    Chicago, Note

    “Revolt in Syria: Eyewitness to the Uprising, 2nd ed.,” review, Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/revolt-in-syria-eyewitness-to-the-uprising-2nd-ed.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Revolt in Syria: Eyewitness to the Uprising, 2nd ed..” Review. Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/revolt-in-syria-eyewitness-to-the-uprising-2nd-ed.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2016revolt_5d6b,
      title = {{Revolt in Syria: Eyewitness to the Uprising, 2nd ed.}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/revolt-in-syria-eyewitness-to-the-uprising-2nd-ed},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english},
      note = {Book review}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    TI  - Revolt in Syria: Eyewitness to the Uprising, 2nd ed.
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/revolt-in-syria-eyewitness-to-the-uprising-2nd-ed
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    N1  - Book review
    ER  - 
    
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  6. Book review

    The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands

    Reviews Wivel’s account of Christians in Arab lands, finding its firsthand material useful but its limited coverage and dated treatment inadequate.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands

    Cite The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands

    Chicago, Note

    “The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands,” review, Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-last-supper-the-plight-of-christians-in-arab.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-last-supper-the-plight-of-christians-in-arab.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2016last_dd60,
      title = {{The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-last-supper-the-plight-of-christians-in-arab},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english},
      note = {Book review}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    TI  - The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-last-supper-the-plight-of-christians-in-arab
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  7. Book review

    Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel

    Name listed on meforum.org: Dov Waxman

    Reviews Waxman’s study of American Jewish debates over Israel, crediting its account of growing division while questioning its explanations and political analysis.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel

    Cite Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel

    Chicago, Note

    “Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel,” review, Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/trouble-in-the-tribe-the-american-jewish-conflict.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/trouble-in-the-tribe-the-american-jewish-conflict.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2016trouble_5f00,
      title = {{Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/trouble-in-the-tribe-the-american-jewish-conflict},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english},
      note = {Book review}
    }
    
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    TI  - Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/trouble-in-the-tribe-the-american-jewish-conflict
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Brief Reviews

  1. Brief reviews

    Brief Reviews

    By Baram, Bard, Ibrahim, al-Tamimi, Spyer and Klein

    Gathers short notices of several books on subjects including Baathist Iraq and Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia.

    Posted on meforum.org September 1, 2016. Read on meforum.org: Brief Reviews

    Cite Brief Reviews

    Chicago, Note

    “Brief Reviews,” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-6273.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Brief Reviews.” Middle East Quarterly 23, no. 4 (Fall 2016). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-6273.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2016brief_57ba,
      title = {{Brief Reviews}},
      journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
      year = {2016},
      volume = {23},
      number = {4},
      month = {Fall},
      url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-6273},
      publisher = {Middle East Forum},
      langid = {english}
    }
    
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    TY  - JOUR
    TI  - Brief Reviews
    T2  - Middle East Quarterly
    JO  - Middle East Quarterly
    VL  - 23
    IS  - 4
    PY  - 2016
    DA  - 2016///Fall
    UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-6273
    PB  - Middle East Forum
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