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Middle East Quarterly

Spring 2024

Volume 31, Number 2

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

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Articles

  1. Article

    Building a Decent Gaza

    Daniel Pipes

    Examines Israel’s proposal for postwar Gaza governance, describing local administrative bodies and efforts to rebuild the territory without Hamas rule.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Read on meforum.org: Building a Decent Gaza

    Cite Building a Decent Gaza

    Chicago, Note

    Daniel Pipes, “Building a Decent Gaza,” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/to-build-a-decent-gaza.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Pipes, Daniel. “Building a Decent Gaza.” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/to-build-a-decent-gaza.

    BibTeX

    @article{pipes2024building_f837,
  author = {Pipes, Daniel},
  title = {{Building a Decent Gaza}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/to-build-a-decent-gaza},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pipes, Daniel
TI  - Building a Decent Gaza
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/to-build-a-decent-gaza
PB  - Middle East Forum
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  2. Article

    Kuwait’s Hedging Strategy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia

    Mohammed Torki Bani Salameh

    Examines Kuwait’s cautious effort to balance relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia amid regional competition for influence and leadership.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Read on meforum.org: Kuwait’s Hedging Strategy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia

    Cite Kuwait’s Hedging Strategy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia

    Chicago, Note

    Mohammed Torki Bani Salameh, “Kuwait’s Hedging Strategy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia,” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kuwait-hedging-strategy-toward-iran-and-saudi.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Salameh, Mohammed Torki Bani. “Kuwait’s Hedging Strategy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia.” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kuwait-hedging-strategy-toward-iran-and-saudi.

    BibTeX

    @article{salameh2024kuwaits_5a8e,
  author = {Salameh, Mohammed Torki Bani},
  title = {{Kuwait’s Hedging Strategy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kuwait-hedging-strategy-toward-iran-and-saudi},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
AU  - Salameh, Mohammed Torki Bani
TI  - Kuwait’s Hedging Strategy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/kuwait-hedging-strategy-toward-iran-and-saudi
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  3. Article

    Recognize Kosovo? A Middle East Dilemma?

    Michael B. Bishku

    Assesses the diplomatic dilemma of recognizing Kosovo, considering its Western alignment, Muslim population, regional ties, and need for international support.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Read on meforum.org: Recognize Kosovo? A Middle East Dilemma?

    Cite Recognize Kosovo? A Middle East Dilemma?

    Chicago, Note

    Michael B. Bishku, “Recognize Kosovo? A Middle East Dilemma?” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/recognize-kosovo-a-middle-east-dilemma.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Bishku, Michael B. “Recognize Kosovo? A Middle East Dilemma?” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/recognize-kosovo-a-middle-east-dilemma.

    BibTeX

    @article{bishku2024recognize_8820,
  author = {Bishku, Michael B.},
  title = {{Recognize Kosovo? A Middle East Dilemma?}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/recognize-kosovo-a-middle-east-dilemma},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bishku, Michael B.
TI  - Recognize Kosovo? A Middle East Dilemma?
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/recognize-kosovo-a-middle-east-dilemma
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  4. Article

    Damming the Blue Nile: Will Ethiopian-Egyptian Tensions Ignite?

    Martin Sherman

    Traces the legal and engineering disputes driving tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt over Nile waters and the potential for conflict.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Read on meforum.org: Damming the Blue Nile: Will Ethiopian-Egyptian Tensions Ignite?

    Cite Damming the Blue Nile: Will Ethiopian-Egyptian Tensions Ignite?

    Chicago, Note

    Martin Sherman, “Damming the Blue Nile: Will Ethiopian-Egyptian Tensions Ignite?” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/damming-the-blue-nile.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Sherman, Martin. “Damming the Blue Nile: Will Ethiopian-Egyptian Tensions Ignite?” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/damming-the-blue-nile.

    BibTeX

    @article{sherman2024damming_4d1b,
  author = {Sherman, Martin},
  title = {{Damming the Blue Nile: Will Ethiopian-Egyptian Tensions Ignite?}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/damming-the-blue-nile},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
AU  - Sherman, Martin
TI  - Damming the Blue Nile: Will Ethiopian-Egyptian Tensions Ignite?
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/damming-the-blue-nile
PB  - Middle East Forum
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Book Reviews

  1. Book review

    Israel’s Secret Wars and Diplomatic Offensives

    Reviewed by Jonathan Spyer

    Reviews Yonah Jeremy Bob and Ilan Evyatar’s account of Israel’s covert campaign against Iran and associated diplomacy, finding it an engaging history of strategic efforts.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Read on meforum.org: Israel’s Secret Wars and Diplomatic Offensives

    Cite Israel’s Secret Wars and Diplomatic Offensives

    Chicago, Note

    Jonathan Spyer, “Israel’s Secret Wars and Diplomatic Offensives,” review, Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/target-tehran-how-israel-is-using-sabotage-cyberwarfare-assassination-and-secret-diplomacy.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    Spyer, Jonathan. “Israel’s Secret Wars and Diplomatic Offensives.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/target-tehran-how-israel-is-using-sabotage-cyberwarfare-assassination-and-secret-diplomacy.

    BibTeX

    @article{spyer2024israels_713c,
  author = {Spyer, Jonathan},
  title = {{Israel’s Secret Wars and Diplomatic Offensives}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/target-tehran-how-israel-is-using-sabotage-cyberwarfare-assassination-and-secret-diplomacy},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
AU  - Spyer, Jonathan
TI  - Israel’s Secret Wars and Diplomatic Offensives
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/target-tehran-how-israel-is-using-sabotage-cyberwarfare-assassination-and-secret-diplomacy
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  2. Book review

    Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man?

    Reviews Morrow’s book arguing that the Qur’an does not require women to wear hijab and that later Islamic practice imposed broader covering rules.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man?

    Cite Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man?

    Chicago, Note

    “Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man?” review, Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hijab-word-of-god-or-word-of-man.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man?” Review. Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hijab-word-of-god-or-word-of-man.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2024hijab_bb56,
  title = {{Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man?}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hijab-word-of-god-or-word-of-man},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
TI  - Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man?
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/hijab-word-of-god-or-word-of-man
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
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  3. Book review

    Middle Eastern Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region 1948-2022

    Name listed on meforum.org: Itamar Rabinovich

    Reviews Rabinovich’s account of Israeli diplomacy and regional relations, recommending it as a useful history of Arab Israeli negotiations and political constraints.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Middle Eastern Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region 1948-2022

    Cite Middle Eastern Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region 1948-2022

    Chicago, Note

    “Middle Eastern Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region 1948-2022,” review, Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/middle-eastern-maze-israel-the-arabs-and-the-region.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Middle Eastern Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region 1948-2022.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/middle-eastern-maze-israel-the-arabs-and-the-region.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2024middle_7db2,
  title = {{Middle Eastern Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region 1948-2022}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/middle-eastern-maze-israel-the-arabs-and-the-region},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
TI  - Middle Eastern Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region 1948-2022
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/middle-eastern-maze-israel-the-arabs-and-the-region
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
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  4. Book review

    Towards an Independent Kurdistan: Self-Determination in International Law

    Book by Loqman Radpey

    Reviews Loqman Radpey’s study of Kurdish self determination under international law, finding it nuanced and useful despite its specialist pricing.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Towards an Independent Kurdistan: Self-Determination in International Law

    Cite Towards an Independent Kurdistan: Self-Determination in International Law

    Chicago, Note

    “Towards an Independent Kurdistan: Self-Determination in International Law,” review, Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/towards-an-independent-kurdistan.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Towards an Independent Kurdistan: Self-Determination in International Law.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/towards-an-independent-kurdistan.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2024towards_f828,
  title = {{Towards an Independent Kurdistan: Self-Determination in International Law}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/towards-an-independent-kurdistan},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
TI  - Towards an Independent Kurdistan: Self-Determination in International Law
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/towards-an-independent-kurdistan
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
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  5. Book review

    Whatever happened to Christianity? A Tafsir for Muslim Scholars and Thinkers

    Book by Fred Farrokh

    Reviews Fred Farrokh’s invitation to Muslim readers to reconsider Christian origins and doctrines, judging it a substantial contribution to interfaith apologetics.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Issue assigned from publication date Read on meforum.org: Whatever happened to Christianity? A Tafsir for Muslim Scholars and Thinkers

    Cite Whatever happened to Christianity? A Tafsir for Muslim Scholars and Thinkers

    Chicago, Note

    “Whatever happened to Christianity? A Tafsir for Muslim Scholars and Thinkers,” review, Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/whatever-happened-to-christianity.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Whatever happened to Christianity? A Tafsir for Muslim Scholars and Thinkers.” Review. Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/whatever-happened-to-christianity.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2024whatever_5827,
  title = {{Whatever happened to Christianity? A Tafsir for Muslim Scholars and Thinkers}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/whatever-happened-to-christianity},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english},
  note = {Book review}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
TI  - Whatever happened to Christianity? A Tafsir for Muslim Scholars and Thinkers
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
UR  - https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/book-reviews/whatever-happened-to-christianity
PB  - Middle East Forum
LA  - en
N1  - Book review
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Brief Reviews

  1. Brief reviews

    Brief Reviews

    By Spyer, Freedman, Pipes, Rubin and Durie

    Gathers short notices of several books on Iran, Arab exploration, Israel and the region, hijab, Kurdish self determination, and Christianity.

    Posted on meforum.org March 1, 2024. Read on meforum.org: Brief Reviews

    Cite Brief Reviews

    Chicago, Note

    “Brief Reviews,” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024), https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-65620.

    Chicago, Bibliography

    “Brief Reviews.” Middle East Quarterly 31, no. 2 (Spring 2024). https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-65620.

    BibTeX

    @article{meq2024brief_a2d8,
  title = {{Brief Reviews}},
  journal = {Middle East Quarterly},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {31},
  number = {2},
  month = {Spring},
  url = {https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/brief-reviews-65620},
  publisher = {Middle East Forum},
  langid = {english}
}
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    TY  - JOUR
TI  - Brief Reviews
T2  - Middle East Quarterly
JO  - Middle East Quarterly
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024///Spring
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