Articles related to "Middle East"

Alliances plus arms are the best protection against attack. Nations cannot exist without arms because they are essential for a democratic state to gain legitimacy.

The Middle East produces unique music and poetic lyrics.

Middle Eastern and North African nations are home to some 5% of the world's population but own less than 1% of the Earth's potable water.

What lies behind the Middle East and North Africa's low number of HIV/AIDS cases?

The conventional wisdom that the US gets most of its oil from the Middle East is false. In actual fact the US imports more oil supplies from closer to home.

Have you ever considered securing an internship in TV journalism in the middle east? Well, now you can. Learn proven tips for getting an internship in TV journalism.

President Obama will travel to Egypt tomorrow in order to improve the US image in the Middle East and to address issues that are of concern to the world.

93.6 Ram FM takes to the air in the Middle East - in Ramallah and Jerusalem - in English, thanks to South African backing.

European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack deliver a visually stunning view of the consequences of reaching Peak Oil.

A person with a Jewish background reconciles her involvement in the peace movement during the summer of 2006 and the war between Israel and Lebanon.

Fantasy author Alan DeNiro talks about the inspiration for his new novel.

Arab American museum is a display of the diversity and importance of a people who have combined the culture of the Arab world with a new culture in the United States.

Long considered a haven for corruption and violence; the "Dark Continent" and the Middle East offer career opportunities that, too often are unexplored by many jobless.

If art holds a mirror up to everyday life, Baron Cohen shows a distorted fun house mirror version of the world.

American Patricia Clarkson encounters all sorts of intrigue in the mysterious Arabic world when she romances a family friend in Ruba Nada's smart look at politics and lov

China's economic development, a key factor in the Chinese Communist Party's legitimacy, is dependent on a secure energy supply.

Historians frequently rely on secondary sources written by other scholars. In this article, we explore two such sources and their implications.

Lebanon today does not evoke positive images of Middle Eastern tranquility. However, this diverse nation used to be a beacon of hope amid this volatile region.

Cardiovascular disease - which results in heart attacks, heart failure and strokes - looks to become a major health problem in the Middle East in the years to come.

The Middle East has endured years of conflict and war between its people. This divergence has lead groups and individuals to take extreme actions.

A new backgrounder by James Phillips at The Heritage Foundation cautions the Bush administration against rushing to find an answer to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Negative media attention about Israelis and Palestinians keeps the existence and accomplishments of the courageous Interfaith Encounter Association a well-kept secret.

Sustained reductions in violence in Iraq have continued for several months now, prompting many to mull the idea of reinforcing the military effort in Afghanistan.

Tehran offers the traveller a look at some impressive museums and the chance to stock up on some great bargains at the bazaar.

This culture-rich Middle Eastern country boasts locally grown fresh produce and warm hospitality that combine to make it a foodie traveller's heaven.

Language for a New Century (W.W. Norton, 2008) is an exceptional anthology of contemporary Middle Eastern and Asian poetry featuring over 400 poems from 61 countries.

At a California military training facility, U.S. Marines are learning how to use donkeys and mules as partners in upcoming combat missions in Afghanistan.

The Middle East brand was a natural for the Republican war hero. It has stayed with him even as the economy replaced Iraq as the campaign's leading issue.

Oil-producing countries in the Middle East depend so much on global trade any sustained decrease in world oil demand will severely undercut their economic futures.

As Obama saluted America for proving "they can", skeptics in the Middle East were cautiously hopeful this signalled a much-anticipated turning point in their lives.

Palestinian supporters protest against Israel's attack on Gaza as Israeli supporters continue to back their government. The Israeli-Palestinian dispute continues.

Sunni and Shi'a Muslims, sectarian violence, terrorists, and US propaganda have fueled the unrest in the Middle East. Can these separate events be reversed?

When I told my cousin I was going to Jordan he was horrified. 'But that's in the Middle East' he said 'It's dangerous you'll get killed.'

Near the site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls lies Masada Israel. Masada Israel was originally the site of a palace that was built by Herod the Great.

Read this book on Middle East Travel stories by Maliha Masood. She buys a one-way ticket and flight to the Arab world: Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Turkey.

Military canines and handlers in Iraq and Afghanistan brave heat, dust, and danger to warn soldiers of potential ambushes, snipers, and bombs. They also enjoy down time.

A review of the geopolitical thriller Syriana, with an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Matt Damon and Jeffrey Wright.

David Stern offered new details about the NBA coming to Europe. The commissioner also welcomed more foreign investment and expansion of offices worldwide.

What can be expected from future president Barack Obama's foreign policy toward the Middle East? What will be different from the Bush years and what should stay the same?

As Obama is sworn in as US President, he faces a troubled international environment, especially in the Middle East where US influence is increasingly challenged.

Palestine - Peace Not Apartheid is a controversial book by former President Jimmy Carter outlining his ideas on how to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

President Barack Obama represents a chance for Muslims to take their seat at the table of peace and progression on an international level.

Queen Rania of Jordan seeks to dispel myths about Islam and Arabs through an interactive dialog on her own YouTube channel.

Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc., wrote an assessment for the Washington Post this past weekend of al Qaeda on its twentieth anniversary.

Impact Games' PeaceMaker challenges players to find a solution to the middle east conflict and create a peaceful co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians.

Tabule offers a selection of freshly cooked traditional Middle Eastern fare that's sure to tantalize the senses without breaking the bank.

Yemen may have a slightly troublesome reputation, but the archipelago off its south-eastern coastline is as peaceful and alluring a destination as anyone could ask for.

A special tribunal established to investigate the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri officially began its work on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Burqas are a common sight in the middle east and all over the world yet nothing in the Qu'ran specifically states a woman must adhere to this style of dress.

T.E. Lawrence is considered as one of the greatest heroes of World War 1 as well as being a great author and poet. His role in the Great War is still prevalent today.