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Articles
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Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: A U.S.-British Row over Assad’s Weapons?
Wyn Bowen and Matthew Moran
Examines Britain's refusal to support military action against Syria after its chemical attack, and the consequences for the Western response to Assad.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Read on meforum.org: Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: A U.S.-British Row over Assad’s Weapons?
Cite Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: A U.S.-British Row over Assad’s Weapons?
Chicago, Note
Wyn Bowen and Matthew Moran, “Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: A U.S.-British Row over Assad’s Weapons?” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-a-us-british-row.
Chicago, Bibliography
Bowen, Wyn, and Matthew Moran. “Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: A U.S.-British Row over Assad’s Weapons?” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-a-us-british-row.
BibTeX
@article{bowen2020syrias_5b90, author = {Bowen, Wyn and Moran, Matthew}, title = {{Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: A U.S.-British Row over Assad’s Weapons?}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-a-us-british-row}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Bowen, Wyn AU - Moran, Matthew TI - Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: A U.S.-British Row over Assad’s Weapons? T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-a-us-british-row PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: Obama’s Failure, Trump’s Mixed Success
Dany Shoham
Argues that Syria retains a chemical weapons capability and calls for a more coercive American policy combining military pressure with diplomacy.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Read on meforum.org: Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: Obama’s Failure, Trump’s Mixed Success
Cite Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: Obama’s Failure, Trump’s Mixed Success
Chicago, Note
Dany Shoham, “Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: Obama’s Failure, Trump’s Mixed Success,” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-obamas-failure-trumps-success.
Chicago, Bibliography
Shoham, Dany. “Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: Obama’s Failure, Trump’s Mixed Success.” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-obamas-failure-trumps-success.
BibTeX
@article{shoham2020syrias_92ad, author = {Shoham, Dany}, title = {{Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: Obama’s Failure, Trump’s Mixed Success}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-obamas-failure-trumps-success}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Shoham, Dany TI - Syria’s Chemical Arsenal: Obama’s Failure, Trump’s Mixed Success T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/syrias-wmd-obamas-failure-trumps-success PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Israel and the Great Powers: The View from Beijing
Wang Jin
Traces China's changing view of Israel and explains how Israel's economic, political, and technological strengths align with Beijing's interests.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Read on meforum.org: Israel and the Great Powers: The View from Beijing
Cite Israel and the Great Powers: The View from Beijing
Chicago, Note
Wang Jin, “Israel and the Great Powers: The View from Beijing,” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-view-from-beijing.
Chicago, Bibliography
Jin, Wang. “Israel and the Great Powers: The View from Beijing.” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-view-from-beijing.
BibTeX
@article{jin2020israel_557b, author = {Jin, Wang}, title = {{Israel and the Great Powers: The View from Beijing}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-view-from-beijing}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Jin, Wang TI - Israel and the Great Powers: The View from Beijing T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-view-from-beijing PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Israel and the Great Powers: The Unsung Cold War Role
Shammai Siskind
Examines Israel's distinctive position during the Cold War and the intelligence challenges posed by enemies on its borders and beyond.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Read on meforum.org: Israel and the Great Powers: The Unsung Cold War Role
Cite Israel and the Great Powers: The Unsung Cold War Role
Chicago, Note
Shammai Siskind, “Israel and the Great Powers: The Unsung Cold War Role,” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-cold-war-role.
Chicago, Bibliography
Siskind, Shammai. “Israel and the Great Powers: The Unsung Cold War Role.” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-cold-war-role.
BibTeX
@article{siskind2020israel_e4ca, author = {Siskind, Shammai}, title = {{Israel and the Great Powers: The Unsung Cold War Role}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-cold-war-role}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Siskind, Shammai TI - Israel and the Great Powers: The Unsung Cold War Role T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/israel-and-the-great-powers-cold-war-role PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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Book Reviews
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The Anthropology of Islamic Disinformation
Reviewed by Cynthia Farahat
Reviews The Anthropology of Islamic Law, arguing that Nakissa's mistranslation of a key Arabic term undermines his analysis of Islamic legal traditions.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Read on meforum.org: The Anthropology of Islamic Disinformation
Cite The Anthropology of Islamic Disinformation
Chicago, Note
Cynthia Farahat, “The Anthropology of Islamic Disinformation,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-anthropology-of-islamic-law.
Chicago, Bibliography
Farahat, Cynthia. “The Anthropology of Islamic Disinformation.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-anthropology-of-islamic-law.
BibTeX
@article{farahat2020anthropology_a259, author = {Farahat, Cynthia}, title = {{The Anthropology of Islamic Disinformation}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-anthropology-of-islamic-law}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR AU - Farahat, Cynthia TI - The Anthropology of Islamic Disinformation T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-anthropology-of-islamic-law PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera
Reviews A Modern Contagion, which traces cholera, imperial interests, and changing public health expectations in Iran, with a favorable assessment of its analysis.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera
Cite A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera
Chicago, Note
“A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/irans-age-of-cholera.
Chicago, Bibliography
“A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/irans-age-of-cholera.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020modern_2d63, title = {{A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/irans-age-of-cholera}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/irans-age-of-cholera PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk
Reviews City of Black Gold, which presents a detailed and accessible history of Kirkuk and its distinct local identity, despite limited research in the city.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk
Cite City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk
Chicago, Note
“City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/making-of-modern-kirkuk.
Chicago, Bibliography
“City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/making-of-modern-kirkuk.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020city_4d49, title = {{City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/making-of-modern-kirkuk}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/making-of-modern-kirkuk PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt
Reviews The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt, finding that Kitroeff shows Greeks' economic, cultural, and social contributions while tracing their changing position in Egypt.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt
Cite The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt
Chicago, Note
“The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/greeks-and-the-making-of-modern-egypt.
Chicago, Bibliography
“The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/greeks-and-the-making-of-modern-egypt.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020greeks_785e, title = {{The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/greeks-and-the-making-of-modern-egypt}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/greeks-and-the-making-of-modern-egypt PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings, Human Rights, and the Future of the Middle East
Reviews The Levant Express, which links the Arab uprisings to human rights and political reform, while finding its argument uneven and its focus limited.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings, Human Rights, and the Future of the Middle East
Cite The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings, Human Rights, and the Future of the Middle East
Chicago, Note
“The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings, Human Rights, and the Future of the Middle East,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-arab-uprisings.
Chicago, Bibliography
“The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings, Human Rights, and the Future of the Middle East.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-arab-uprisings.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020levant_2695, title = {{The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings, Human Rights, and the Future of the Middle East}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-arab-uprisings}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings, Human Rights, and the Future of the Middle East T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-arab-uprisings PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World
Reviews The Red-Green Axis 2.0, finding its account of left wing influence on U.S. immigration politics detailed but insufficient on Islamist groups and their alliance.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World
Cite The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World
Chicago, Note
“The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-red-green-axis-20.
Chicago, Bibliography
“The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-red-green-axis-20.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020red_bea2, title = {{The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-red-green-axis-20}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/the-red-green-axis-20 PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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They Will Have to Die Now: Mosul and the Fall of the Caliphate
Reviews They Will Have to Die Now, describing its vivid Mosul war reporting but judging its errors and limited subject knowledge a serious weakness.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: They Will Have to Die Now: Mosul and the Fall of the Caliphate
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Chicago, Note
“They Will Have to Die Now: Mosul and the Fall of the Caliphate,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/mosul-and-the-fall-of-the-caliphate.
Chicago, Bibliography
“They Will Have to Die Now: Mosul and the Fall of the Caliphate.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/mosul-and-the-fall-of-the-caliphate.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020they_32dd, title = {{They Will Have to Die Now: Mosul and the Fall of the Caliphate}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/mosul-and-the-fall-of-the-caliphate}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - They Will Have to Die Now: Mosul and the Fall of the Caliphate T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/mosul-and-the-fall-of-the-caliphate PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Truths and Lies in the Middle East: Memoirs of a Veteran Journalist, 1952-2012
Reviews Truths and Lies in the Middle East, finding that Rouleau’s memoir offers historical anecdotes but is shaped by ideological bias and historical revisionism.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Truths and Lies in the Middle East: Memoirs of a Veteran Journalist, 1952-2012
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Chicago, Note
“Truths and Lies in the Middle East: Memoirs of a Veteran Journalist, 1952-2012,” review, Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/truths-and-lies-in-the-middle-east.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Truths and Lies in the Middle East: Memoirs of a Veteran Journalist, 1952-2012.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/truths-and-lies-in-the-middle-east.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020truths_d9dd, title = {{Truths and Lies in the Middle East: Memoirs of a Veteran Journalist, 1952-2012}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/truths-and-lies-in-the-middle-east}, publisher = {Middle East Forum}, langid = {english}, note = {Book review} }Download .bibRIS (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
TY - JOUR TI - Truths and Lies in the Middle East: Memoirs of a Veteran Journalist, 1952-2012 T2 - Middle East Quarterly JO - Middle East Quarterly VL - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/truths-and-lies-in-the-middle-east PB - Middle East Forum LA - en N1 - Book review ER -
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Brief Reviews
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Brief Reviews
By Farahat, Rubin, Kouskouvelis, Khashan, Clawson, Westrop, Spyer and Durns
Gathers short notices of several books on Islamic law, Kirkuk, Egypt, public health, and Middle Eastern politics.
Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2020. Read on meforum.org: Brief Reviews
Cite Brief Reviews
Chicago, Note
“Brief Reviews,” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-60507.
Chicago, Bibliography
“Brief Reviews.” Middle East Quarterly 27, no. 2 (Spring 2020). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-60507.
BibTeX
@article{meq2020brief_d93d, title = {{Brief Reviews}}, journal = {Middle East Quarterly}, year = {2020}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, month = {Spring}, url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-60507}, 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 - 27 IS - 2 PY - 2020 DA - 2020///Spring UR - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-60507 PB - Middle East Forum LA - en ER -
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