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Democratization
Title Author Publication & Date
Democracy is percolating in Iran
Adel Safty Gulf News
June 28, 2009
Kuwait’s democracy troubles Arab rulers
Staff The News International
June 25, 2009
Kurdistan pleads for democracy
Scott Carpenter and Michael Rubin Gulf News
April 19, 2009
Democracy in Muslim world
Editorial Arab News
April 10, 2009
Democracy's time
Shadi Hamid Open Democracy
April 6, 2009
Democracy and democracy-support: a new era
Christopher Hobson and Milja Kurki Open Democracy
March 20, 2009
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Economic/Business
Title Author Publication & Date
Dollar peg 'may hurt growth in the region'
Arthur Macdonald Gulf Daily News
July 1, 2009
Saudi Aramco and Showa Shell to launch Solar Project
Agencies Saudi Press Agency
June 30, 2009
Iraq to open up oil fields for first time
Agencies Saudi Gazette
June 29, 2009
New asset classes for Islamic investments
Mushtak Parker Arab News
June 29, 2009
The Difference between Sukuk and Bonds
Lahem al Nasser Asharq Alawsat
June 26, 2009
Islamic asset management a boon amid crisis
Agencies Saudi Gazette
June 25, 2009
Arab world sees increase in FDI in 2008
Dana Halawi Daily Star
June 24, 2009
Saudis see hope in Fannie Mae model
Mohamed Ramady The National
June 23, 2009
Economic journal released in Baghdad
Staff Aswat Aliraq
June 22, 2009
Call for intellectual works to boost Islamic finances
Farah Mustafa Wadi Saudi Gazette
June 22, 2009
Aramco, Total award $9.6b contracts for Jubail refinery
Staff Saudi Gazette
June 19, 2009
Profitability prospects bright for Saudi banks
Staff Qatar Morning Post
June 18, 2009
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency cuts reverse repo rate to 0.25%
Staff Saudi Gazette
June 17, 2009
Islamic banks face liquidity challenges?
Agencies Qatar Morning Post
June 16, 2009
Top Saudi companies take center stage at LSE
Staff TradeArabia News Service
June 15, 2009
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General U.S. Policy
Title Author Publication & Date
Obama Rockets to Top of Poll on Global Leaders
Staff World Public Opinion
June 29, 2009
Golan Heights as ‘peace park’ planned
Mohammed Mar’i Arab News
June 26, 2009
Arabs vow to support Obama’s ME peace drive
Agencies The News International (Pak)
June 25, 2009
What will the rapid thaw between Syria and the US mean for Lebanon?
Editorial The Daily News
June 25, 2009
Lessons for US from past uprisings
Rob Reynolds Al Jazeera
June 24, 2009
New combat rules may protect civilians
Pauline Jelinek Arab News
June 24, 2009
Bush-era US security chief warns on Hezbollah
Staff ME Online
June 16, 2009
Arabs can influence the US
Marwan Al Kabalan Gulf News
June 12, 2009
Turkey waits for Syria and Israel to signal readiness to resume talks
Staff Hurriyet Turkish News
June 11, 2009
Obama's extended hand
Dina Ezzat Al Ahram
June 10, 2009
Hezbollah, Syria slam US intervention in Lebanon
AFP The Peninsula
June 9, 2009
Arab patience running out-Saudi King
Staff Saudi Gazette
June 8, 2009
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Global War on Terror
Title Author Publication & Date
Pakistan now facing 2-front war in Waziristan
Saeed Shah McClatchy Newspapers
July 1, 2009
Karachi's war on the Taliban
Imran Khan Al Jazeera
July 1, 2009
Qaeda warns France over burqa stance
AFP The Peninsula
July 1, 2009
Majority of Americans Approve Complete Ban on Torture
Staff World Public Opinion
June 30, 2009
Money for the Taliban
Dawn Editorial Dawn News (Pak)
June 29, 2009
Support for Swat offensive remains strong
Reuters Dawn News (Pak)
June 26, 2009
Taleban elude attacks with US equipment
Barbara Ferguson Arab News
June 24, 2009
There are many ways to exploit Al-Qaeda's vulnerabilities
Anouar Boukhars Daily Star
June 23, 2009
Afghani village built in London to train troops
Staff Al Arabiya
June 22, 2009
Pakistan's army offensive in the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan heated up
Staff Dawn (Pak)
June 22, 2009
Pakistani Government Offensive in Swat Heading for the Taliban of Waziristan
Mukhtar A. Khan Jamestown Foundation
June 19, 2009
Pakistani military facing tougher fight in northwest than reported
Bill Roggio The Long War Journal
June 19, 2009
Suspected Saudi militant surrenders in Yemen
Staff Khaleej Times
June 18, 2009
Torture: America's policy, Europe's shame
Jan Egeland and Mariano Aguirre Open Democracy
June 18, 2009
People in Swat valley 'short of everything': ICRC
Staff The News International (Pk)
June 17, 2009
Muslim charities affected by war on terror: report
Masood Haider Dawn (Pk)
June 17, 2009
Resettling Uyghurs no easy task
Ian Williams Asia Times
June 16, 2009
Pakistan says offensive against Baitullah Mehsud imminent
Bill Roggio Long War Journal
June 16, 2009
Berlin Expected to Reject Guantanamo Prisoners
Staff Der Spiegel
June 15, 2009
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Iran
Title Author Publication & Date
German firms get cold feet following Iran riots
Agencies Al Arabiya
July 1, 2009
Iran Shuts Newspaper Challenging Ahmadinejad
Staff Asharq Alawsat
July 1, 2009
Iran’s crisis and Ali Khamenei
Ali Reza Eshraghi Open Democracy
June 30, 2009
Iran's turmoil may lead it to more regional defiance
Gamal A. G. Soltan Daily Star
June 30, 2009
Democracy is percolating in Iran
Adel Safty Gulf News
June 29, 2009
Election Violence Upsets Berlin's Stance on Iran
Ralf Beste Der Spiegel
June 29, 2009
Despite Iran Flux, Groups Hold To Tough Line
James D. Besser The Jewish Week
June 26, 2009
Qom's Senior Clerics Pushing for Compromise
Manal Lutf Asharq Alawsat
June 25, 2009
Pro-Iranian regime hackers invade Oregon computers
AP Jordan Times
June 25, 2009
Iranian republic splintering?
Farzad Agah Al Jazeera
June 24, 2009
Unrest could hinder Tehran's regional goals
Hamza Hendawi Jordan Times
June 23, 2009
Web tangled in Iranian struggle
Martin J Young Asia Times
June 23, 2009
Iran Has Changed
Abdul Rahman Al-Rashed Al Arabiya
June 22, 2009
Iran election turmoil bad news for oil sector
AP Khaleej Times
June 22, 2009
Iran buys more from US despite tensions
AP The Peninsula
June 22, 2009
Iran's Ayatollah under threat?
Farzad Agah Al Jazeera
June 19, 2009
Iran's triangle of power
Henry Newman The Guardian
June 19, 2009
Turkey Anxious over Mass Protests in Iran
Emrullah Uslu Jamestown Foundation
June 19, 2009
The IRGC shakes its iron fist
Shahir Shahidsaless Asia Times
June 18, 2009
Deep crack opens in Iran polity
Francis Matthew Gulf News
June 18, 2009
Military Coup danger in Iran
Julian Isherwood Politiken Denmark
June 17, 2009
Iran’s election: people vs power
Misc Open Democracy
June 17, 2009
Iran's Motorcycle Urban Warfare
Sanaa al Jack Asharq Alawsat
June 16, 2009
The struggle in Iran is about much more than an election
Emile Hokayem The National Magazine (UAE)
June 16, 2009
Iran's Growing Societal Chasm
Dieter Bednarz Der Spiegel
June 15, 2009
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Iraq
Title Author Publication & Date
Sadr City residents worried after attacks
Staff Aswat Aliraq
July 1, 2009
Sadrists Deny Negotiating with US
Rahmat al-Salaa Asharq Alawsat
June 30, 2009
Iraq historic oil and gas field auction off to shaky start
Staff Hurriyet Turkish Daily
June 30, 2009
Iraq prepares massive party as US troops pull out
Reuters Al Arabiya
June 29, 2009
The scramble for Iraq's 'sweet oil'
Nicole Johnston Al Jazeera
June 28, 2009
Iraqis skeptical as Shahristani prepares to sign deal with global giants
Syed Rashid Husain Arab News
June 26, 2009
Iraq Reaches Decision on Nassiriya Oilfield Deal
Reuters Asharq Alawsat
June 25, 2009
Timeline of violence in 2009
Staff IRIN News
June 24, 2009
Corruption Tops Many Iraqis' Concerns, Not Security
Reuters Asharq Alawsat
June 24, 2009
Kurdistan brands Iraq oil contracts 'unconstitutional'
AFP Zawya
June 23, 2009
Oil, gas committee says oil contracts unconstitutional
Staff Aswat Aliraq
June 22, 2009
Iraqis happy at US pullout but fear more attacks
Reuters Gulf News
June 21, 2009
Economic journal released in Baghdad
Staff Aswat Aliraq
June 21, 2009
Young Iraqi gays find safe haven in Turkey
Reuters Al Arabiya
June 19, 2009
Pictures capture Iraq's anguish
Sakhr Al-Makhadhi Asia Times
June 18, 2009
Iraqi Oil Minister accused of mother of all sell-outs
Patrick Cockburn The Independent
June 18, 2009
Iraqi MPs to question oil minister over plans to auction contracts to foreign companies
Waleed Ibrahim Daily Star
June 18, 2009
Government moves to rationalize food aid system
IRIN Staff IRIN News
June 17, 2009
PM asserts Iraq’s keenness to develop ties with Russia
Agencies Aswat Aliraq
June 17, 2009
Iraqi fishermen suffer in Iran-Kuwait border feud
Reuters The Peninsula
June 17, 2009
Egypt names ambassador to Iraq after four-year hiatus
AP Gulf News
June 16, 2009
British 'secret' Iraq war inquiry denounced
Kaerine Haddo ME Online
June 16, 2009
Gordon Brown ready to announce Iraq war inquiry
Nicholas Watt The Guardian
June 15, 2009
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Islam and Politics
Title Author Publication & Date
Muslim imams say burka not obligatory in Islam
Saad al-Masoudi and Ahmed al-Saye Al Arabiya
June 25, 2009
The Islamic Fiqh Academy
Lahem Al-Nasser Asharq Alawsat
June 20, 2009
Libyan Islamists Back Away from al-Qaeda Merger in Reconciliation with Qaddafi Regime
Camille Tawil Jamestown Foundation
June 18, 2009
Shaping consciousness through Islam
Alastair Crooke Gulf News
June 16, 2009
What is the Wali Al Faqih (Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists)?
Mshari Al-Zaydi Asharq Alawsat
June 10, 2009
The essence of Islamist resistance
Alastair Crooke Gulf News
June 9, 2009
Hezbollah thrusts Lebanon Shiites onto frontline
Rana Moussaoui ME Online
June 3, 2009
Fatwa Hotline Launched in Britain
Mina Al-Oraibi Asharq Alawsat
June 2, 2009
'Eco-Islam'
Staff ME Online
May 22, 2009
New female judge transforms Islamic court
Ilene R. Prusher The Christian Science Monitor
May 14, 2009
Implementing Shariaa Law in Pakistan
Abdul Rahman Al-Rashed Asharq Alawsat
May 13, 2009
British Muslims get 'dial-a-sheikh' from Egypt
Marwa Awad and Mona Moussly Al Arabiya
May 13, 2009
Fatwa advice line el-Hatef el-Islami to launch in UK
Riazat Butt The Guardian
May 10, 2009
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Lebanon/Israel
Title Author Publication & Date
UN: Israel does not deny running spy ring in Lebanon
Barak Ravid Haaretz
July 1, 2009
Makari wants 'realistic' approach to Hizbullah arms
Staff Daily Star (Leb)
July 1, 2009
Army tells citizens to ignore phone calls from Israel
Dalila Mahdawi Daily Star (Leb)
June 29, 2009
Israel deploys troops along Lebanese border
Press TV Qatar Morning Post
June 26, 2009
Israel's deployments in Lebanon raise tension
Press TV Qatar Morning Post
June 23, 2009
The reunion between Nasrallah and Jumblatt bodes well for Lebanon
Editorial The Daily Star
June 22, 2009
Hezbollah 'won't get right to veto' in new government
Agencies Gulf News
June 15, 2009
Nasrallah concedes election defeat
Agencies Al Jazeera
June 9, 2009
Lebanon charges 9 more for working with Israel
AP Jordan Times
June 3, 2009
Nasrallah's Turn
Nicholas Noe Palestine Chronicle
June 2, 2009
The mysterious case of the Israeli spy ring, Hizbollah and the Lebanese ballot
Robert Fisk The Independent
June 1, 2009
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The Lobby
Title Author Publication & Date
Despite Iran Flux, Groups Hold To Tough Line
James D. Besser The Jewish Week
June 26, 2009
DOJ moves to reverse AIPAC espionage case guilty plea and jail time
Grant F. Smith Online Journal
June 8, 2009
US pro-Israeli group attempts to stop shift in White House Middle East policy
Chris McGreal The Guardian
May 6, 2009
AIPAC set to push Iran legislation at major conference
Hilary Leila Krieger The Jerusalem Post
May 1, 2009
Dueling Polls: New ADL Survey Released
James D. Besser The Jewish Week
April 29, 2009
The BBC Trust is now a mouthpiece for the Israeli lobby which abused Bowen
Robert Fisk The Independent
April 16, 2009
Why Steve Rosen is suing AIPAC
Grant Smith Anti War
April 8, 2009
A lost vision for US intelligence: Interview with Amb. Freeman
Jim Lobe Asia Times
April 2, 2009
Citizens Group Urges Fair Trial for AIPAC Employees Indicted Under Espionage Act
Staff Institute for Research Middle Eastern Policy
March 26, 2009
The Lobby Falters
John Mearsheimer London Review of Books
March 25, 2009
Debate Over ‘Israel Lobby’ Clout Returns
Nathan Guttman Forward
March 20, 2009
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'The Lobby' Article
Title Author Publication & Date
'Israel Lobby' authors in Jerusalem
The Associated Press Haaretz
June 13, 2008
A Discussion with Walt and Mersheimer: The Power of the Israel Lobby
Wajahat Ali Counterpunch
February 12, 2008
The Lobby Strikes Back
Scott McConnell American Conservative
December 3, 2007
The power of the Israel Lobby in the US
Paul Craig Roberts Online Journal
November 15, 2007
The Israel Lobby
Stephen Zunes Tikkun
November 7, 2007
U.S. too often follows Israel's lead in diplomatic situations
Paul Findley Online Journal
October 16, 2007
Deal with it: Review of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy
Daniel Levy Haaretz
October 9, 2007
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Palestine/Israel
Title Author Publication & Date
Gaza Civilians Killed by Israeli Drone-Launched Missiles
HRW Staff Human Rights Watch
July 1, 2009
How Israel's naval blockade denies Gazans food, aid
Mel Frykberg The Christian Science Monitor
July 1, 2009
Israel: Sarkozy advised government to sack FM
AP Gulf News
June 30, 2009
ICRC Report on Gaza
Staff ICRC
June 30, 2009
ICAHD: 'Policy change needed in Jerusalem'
Saed Bannoura IMEMC
June 30, 2009
Hamas popularity falls among Palestinians: poll
Agencies Al Arabiya
June 29, 2009
UN assesses trauma of Gaza conflict
Agencies Al Jazeera
June 29, 2009
Privately run checkpoint stops Palestinians with 'too much food'
Amira Hass Haaretz
June 29, 2009
More Palestinian lands annexed for settlement construction
Agencies IMEMC
June 28, 2009
Netanyahu rejects settlements plea
Agencies Al Jazeera
June 25, 2009
Redefining the Holy City's past
Staff Al Jazeera
June 25, 2009
Rights group: IDF, Shin Bet restraint practices tantamount to torture
Haaretz Service Haaretz
June 24, 2009
Israel claims it would temporarily freeze settlement construction
Saed Bannoura IMEMC
June 24, 2009
Gaza’s two years under Hamas: order and absurdity
Steven Gutkin and Karin Laub Jordan Times
June 23, 2009
Attack on water brings sanitation crisis
Eva Bartlett EI
June 23, 2009
Israeli woman denied social benefits for visiting Palestinian husband
Dana Weiler-Polak Haaretz
June 22, 2009
Israel to pump $250m into settlements
Mohammed Mar’i Arab News
June 22, 2009
Palestinian plots up for grabs
Dan Nolan Al Jazeera
June 22, 2009
Lawsuit brings murky Israeli land deals to light
AP Gulf News
June 21, 2009
Israeli troops humiliate Palestinians - and put it on YouTube
Uri Blau Haaretz
June 19, 2009
Lieberman to Clinton: Israel won't freeze settlements
Natasha Mozgovaya Haaretz
June 18, 2009
Israel: Still a destination for human trafficking
Staff IRIN News
June 18, 2009
Minister of Economy: Control Over Trade Corridors Part of Palestinian Sovereignty
Staff WAFA (Pal)
June 18, 2009
Amputees and widows find marriage through Hamas
Staff Al Arabiya
June 17, 2009
Israel stopping Gazans moving to West Bank: Rights groups
AFP The Peninsula
June 17, 2009
Tiny energy project helps Palestinian villagers
Staff IRIN News
June 17, 2009
Can Netanyahu rise to the challenge of creating an Israeli state?
The Daily Star Editorial The Daily Star (Leb)
June 16, 2009
Documents suggest total settlement freeze is possible
Akiva Eldar Haaretz
June 16, 2009
Palestinian news agency WAFA launches in Hebrew
Staff WAFA (Pal)
June 16, 2009
Israel suffered massive cyber attack during Gaza offensive
Anshel Pfeffer Haaretz
June 15, 2009
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Saudi Arabia
Title Author Publication & Date
All-Arab Red Sea Anti-Piracy Force Proposed in Riyadh
AFP Asharq Alawsat
July 1, 2009
EADS wins deal for Saudi border security fence: sources
AFP Zawya
July 1, 2009
Saudi bars market manipulators
Nadim Kawach Emirates Business 24/7
June 30, 2009
Saudi may keep lending rate steady
Agencies Gulf Daily News
June 29, 2009
Saudi militants on trial allowed to pick lawyers
AFP The Peninsula
June 29, 2009
Saudi giant Aramco shifts focus to gas as oil expansion nears its end
Reem Shamseddine and Simon Webb Daily Star
June 25, 2009
Saudi media blast French push against burka
AFP Zawya
June 24, 2009
Saudis see hope in Fannie Mae model
Mohamed Ramady The National (UAE)
June 23, 2009
Riyadh denies plan to let Israeli jets use airspace
Abdul Rahman Shaheen Gulf News
June 22, 2009
Saudi shares slide as investors opt to cash in on recent rally
Reuters Gulf News
June 21, 2009
Saudi Arabia to permit private radio operators
Staff Gulf News
June 19, 2009
Profitability prospects bright for Saudi banks
Staff Qatar Morning Post
June 18, 2009
Saudi’s Khurais starts pumping
Staff Oil and Gas Worldwide
June 17, 2009
US-Saudi Trade Relations 2009
John Sfakianakis SABB
June 17, 2009
Riyadh passes buck back to Obama camp following Netanyahu’s controversial speech
Habib Trabelsi ME Online
June 16, 2009
UAE to Saudis: Let's end border chaos first
Agencies Gulf News
June 15, 2009
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Saudi Peace Plan
Title Author Publication & Date
Riyadh passes buck back to Obama camp following Netanyahu’s controversial speech
Habib Trabelsi ME Online
June 16, 2009
Saudis pushing Obama for new Mideast plan
Aluf Benn and Barak Ravid Haaretz
May 20, 2009
Council for International Understanding backs King’s peace push
Staff Saudi Gazette
May 14, 2009
Will Israelis ever accept the Arab Peace Initiative?
Gershon Baskin Open Democracy
May 6, 2009
Netanyahu may accept ‘some form’ of Arab plan
Mohammed Mar’i Arab News
May 1, 2009
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