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Middle East Quarterly Spring 2018 Vol. 25, No. 2 4 articles, 7 reviews

Middle East Quarterly

Spring 2018

Volume 25, Number 2

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

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Articles

Article

The Dangers of Failing Middle East States

Kobi Michael and Yoel Guzansky

Examines how Arab upheavals have weakened territorial states, raising concerns that failed states may foster extremist groups and questioning Palestinian state viability.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Read on meforum.org: The Dangers of Failing Middle East States
Cite The Dangers of Failing Middle East States
Chicago, Note
Kobi Michael and Yoel Guzansky, “The Dangers of Failing Middle East States,” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/failing-middle-east-states.

Chicago, Bibliography
Michael, Kobi, and Yoel Guzansky. “The Dangers of Failing Middle East States.” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/failing-middle-east-states.
BibTeX
```
@article{michael2018dangers_ab14,
  author = {Michael, Kobi and Guzansky, Yoel},
  title = {{The Dangers of Failing Middle East States}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/failing-middle-east-states},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
```
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Michael, Kobi
AU  - Guzansky, Yoel
TI  - The Dangers of Failing Middle East States
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/failing-middle-east-states
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
ER  - 
```
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Article

Has al-Qaeda Learned from Its Mistakes?

Thomas R. McCabe

Examines how al-Qaeda survived earlier campaigns against it and adapted its strategy, while arguing it may pose a greater long term threat than ISIS.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Read on meforum.org: Has al-Qaeda Learned from Its Mistakes?
Cite Has al-Qaeda Learned from Its Mistakes?
Chicago, Note
Thomas R. McCabe, “Has al-Qaeda Learned from Its Mistakes?” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/al-qaeda-learned-mistakes.

Chicago, Bibliography
McCabe, Thomas R. “Has al-Qaeda Learned from Its Mistakes?” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/al-qaeda-learned-mistakes.
BibTeX
```
@article{mccabe2018has_d67a,
  author = {McCabe, Thomas R.},
  title = {{Has al-Qaeda Learned from Its Mistakes?}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/al-qaeda-learned-mistakes},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
```
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - McCabe, Thomas R.
TI  - Has al-Qaeda Learned from Its Mistakes?
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/al-qaeda-learned-mistakes
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
ER  - 
```
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Article

A Future for Kurdish Independence?

Michael Eppel

Assesses the political divisions and regional pressures behind the Kurdish independence referendum's setback and considers prospects for the Kurdish national movement.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Read on meforum.org: A Future for Kurdish Independence?
Cite A Future for Kurdish Independence?
Chicago, Note
Michael Eppel, “A Future for Kurdish Independence?” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kurdish-independence.

Chicago, Bibliography
Eppel, Michael. “A Future for Kurdish Independence?” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kurdish-independence.
BibTeX
```
@article{eppel2018future_6056,
  author = {Eppel, Michael},
  title = {{A Future for Kurdish Independence?}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kurdish-independence},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
```
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```
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Eppel, Michael
TI  - A Future for Kurdish Independence?
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kurdish-independence
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
ER  - 
```
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“Un-Brotherly” Saudi-Emirati Ties

Hilal Khashan

Examines Saudi Emirati rivalry, arguing that personal politics and competition undermine the appearance of cooperation between the Gulf states.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Read on meforum.org: “Un-Brotherly” Saudi-Emirati Ties
Cite “Un-Brotherly” Saudi-Emirati Ties
Chicago, Note
Hilal Khashan, “‘Un-Brotherly’ Saudi-Emirati Ties,” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/saudi-emirates-ties.

Chicago, Bibliography
Khashan, Hilal. “‘Un-Brotherly’ Saudi-Emirati Ties.” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/saudi-emirates-ties.
BibTeX
```
@article{khashan2018un_ad97,
  author = {Khashan, Hilal},
  title = {{“Un-Brotherly” Saudi-Emirati Ties}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/saudi-emirates-ties},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
```
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Khashan, Hilal
TI  - “Un-Brotherly” Saudi-Emirati Ties
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/saudi-emirates-ties
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
ER  - 
```
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Book Reviews

Book review

Berber Government

Reviewed by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman

Reviews Berber Government, in which Roberts traces the historical roots of Kabyle political identity and argues its traditions of democracy and law deserve greater emphasis.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Read on meforum.org: Berber Government
Cite Berber Government
Chicago, Note
Bruce Maddy-Weitzman, “Berber Government,” review, Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/berber-government.

Chicago, Bibliography
Maddy-Weitzman, Bruce. “Berber Government.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/berber-government.
BibTeX
```
@article{maddyweitzman2018berber_34c6,
  author = {Maddy-Weitzman, Bruce},
  title = {{Berber Government}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/berber-government},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
```
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```
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Maddy-Weitzman, Bruce
TI  - Berber Government
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/berber-government
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
ER  - 
```
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Book review

Hacking ISIS

Reviewed by A.J. Caschetta. Book by Nance and Sampson

Reviews Hacking ISIS by Nance and Sampson, judging it a sober and useful analysis of ISIS's cyber operations, organizational records, and evolving threats.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Hacking ISIS
Cite Hacking ISIS
Chicago, Note
A.J. Caschetta, “Hacking ISIS,” review, Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hacking-isis.

Chicago, Bibliography
Caschetta, A.J. “Hacking ISIS.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hacking-isis.
BibTeX
```
@article{caschetta2018hacking_b130,
  author = {Caschetta, A.J.},
  title = {{Hacking ISIS}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hacking-isis},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
```
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```
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Caschetta, A.J.
TI  - Hacking ISIS
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hacking-isis
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
ER  - 
```
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Book review

Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism and the Transformation of the West

Reviewed by Beila Rabinowitz

Reviews Mayer's book on Marxism and Islamism, which argues that their shared revolutionary aims threaten Western civilization and democratic society.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism and the Transformation of the West
Cite Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism and the Transformation of the West
Chicago, Note
Beila Rabinowitz, “Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism and the Transformation of the West,” review, Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-jihad-cultural-marxism-transformation-west.

Chicago, Bibliography
Rabinowitz, Beila. “Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism and the Transformation of the West.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-jihad-cultural-marxism-transformation-west.
BibTeX
```
@article{rabinowitz2018islamic_2eea,
  author = {Rabinowitz, Beila},
  title = {{Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism and the Transformation of the West}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-jihad-cultural-marxism-transformation-west},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
```
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```
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Rabinowitz, Beila
TI  - Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism and the Transformation of the West
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/islamic-jihad-cultural-marxism-transformation-west
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
ER  - 
```
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Jihad and Islam in World War I

Reviewed by Wolfgang G. Schwanitz. Book by Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje

Reviews a collection on the Ottoman jihad in World War I, tracing German scholarly involvement and the influence of its jihad concept on later Muslim politics.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Jihad and Islam in World War I
Cite Jihad and Islam in World War I
Chicago, Note
Wolfgang G. Schwanitz, “Jihad and Islam in World War I,” review, Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/jihad-and-islam-in-world-war-i.

Chicago, Bibliography
Schwanitz, Wolfgang G. “Jihad and Islam in World War I.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/jihad-and-islam-in-world-war-i.
BibTeX
```
@article{schwanitz2018jihad_66a2,
  author = {Schwanitz, Wolfgang G.},
  title = {{Jihad and Islam in World War I}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/jihad-and-islam-in-world-war-i},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
```
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```
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Schwanitz, Wolfgang G.
TI  - Jihad and Islam in World War I
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/jihad-and-islam-in-world-war-i
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
ER  - 
```
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Book review

Racing Against History

Reviews Racing Against History, which recounts a failed 1940 campaign for a Jewish army and emphasizes Jabotinsky's foresight about the danger facing European Jews.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Racing Against History
Cite Racing Against History
Chicago, Note
“Racing Against History,” review, Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/racing-against-history.

Chicago, Bibliography
“Racing Against History.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/racing-against-history.
BibTeX
```
@article{meq2018racing_eaaf,
  title = {{Racing Against History}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/racing-against-history},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
```
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```
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Racing Against History
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/racing-against-history
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
ER  - 
```
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Book review

The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon

Reviewed by Hilal Khashan

Reviews The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon, finding it useful on refugee conditions and effects while faulting its emphasis on terrorism over Lebanese politics.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon
Cite The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon
Chicago, Note
Hilal Khashan, “The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon,” review, Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/syrian-refugee-crisis-lebanon.

Chicago, Bibliography
Khashan, Hilal. “The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/syrian-refugee-crisis-lebanon.
BibTeX
```
@article{khashan2018syrian_f263,
  author = {Khashan, Hilal},
  title = {{The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/syrian-refugee-crisis-lebanon},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
```
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```
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Khashan, Hilal
TI  - The Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/syrian-refugee-crisis-lebanon
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
ER  - 
```
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Book review

The Yom Kippur War

Reviewed by Norvell B. DeAtkine

Reviews The Yom Kippur War by Rabinovich, finding its account of the conflict informative and coherent while noting revelations about intelligence failures and wartime decisions.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: The Yom Kippur War
Cite The Yom Kippur War
Chicago, Note
Norvell B. DeAtkine, “The Yom Kippur War,” review, Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-yom-kippur-war-7234.

Chicago, Bibliography
DeAtkine, Norvell B. “The Yom Kippur War.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-yom-kippur-war-7234.
BibTeX
```
@article{deatkine2018yom_1fc7,
  author = {DeAtkine, Norvell B.},
  title = {{The Yom Kippur War}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-yom-kippur-war-7234},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
```
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - DeAtkine, Norvell B.
TI  - The Yom Kippur War
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-yom-kippur-war-7234
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
ER  - 
```
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Brief Reviews

Brief reviews

Brief Reviews

By Maddy-Weitzman, Caschetta, Rabinowitz, Schwanitz, Pipes, Khashan and Atkine

Gathers short notices of several books on Berber politics and jihadism, among other subjects.

Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2018. Read on meforum.org: Brief Reviews
Cite Brief Reviews
Chicago, Note
“Brief Reviews,” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-7235.

Chicago, Bibliography
“Brief Reviews.” Middle East Quarterly 25, no. 2 (Spring 2018). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-7235.
BibTeX
```
@article{meq2018brief_62a0,
  title = {{Brief Reviews}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2018},
  volume = {25},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-7235},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
```
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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Brief Reviews
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-7235
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
ER  - 
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