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Middle East
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Al-Mashriq (the Levant) 
 "A repository for cultural multimedia information from the Levant (Al-Mashriq) in general and Lebanon in particular." (Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Turkey are also covered.) Includes articles, documents, and photographs on the arts, business, food, geography, humor, literature, people, politics, history, and the text of the Oslo Accords and related agreements. From a former resident of Lebanon with a lifelong interest in the region and culture. http://almashriq.hiof.no/ Topics: International Governments, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 5, 2004 Ancient Near East.net
This site provides information for "the Ancient Near East research community (scholars and laypersons alike) for content, ideas, resources and information exchange." Resources include information on exhibitions, lectures, and other events; a glossary; a list of researchers; and links to university departments, research institutions, museums, journals, and volunteer and job opportunities. Emphasis is on prehistory to the Muslim conquest of the seventh century CE. (Note: When we evaluated this site, it wasn't working in Internet Explorer.) http://www.ancientneareast.net/ Topics: History By Place, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 16, 2006 ArabicNews.com
This news site provides an Arabic viewpoint on events in the Middle East. News is presented by country or topic. Editions are published six days a week and are archived back to June 1997. http://www.arabicnews.com/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 15, 2006 BBC News: Key Maps
Clickable map of the Middle East region showing military build-up, presidential palaces, dissidents, oilfields, weapons, etc. Iraq Navigator is a more detailed, animated map that allows viewers to choose which elements to display. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/middle_east/03/v3_iraq_key_maps/html/daily_strikes/link1.stm Topics: International Governments, Maps by Place, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 4, 2009 bitterlemons.org: Palestinian-Israeli Crossfire
This site "presents Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints on prominent issues of concern. ... [It] aspires to impact the way Palestinians, Israelis and others worldwide think about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict" and peace process. Visitors may subscribe to weekly updates. http://www.bitterlemons.org/ Topics: History, International Governments, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 1, 2004 Congressional Research Service Reports on the Middle East
Collection of Congressional Research Services (CRS) reports on Middle East countries. Topics include Iraq elections and post-war Iraq, Israeli-U.S. relations, Middle East peace talks, the Morocco-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, and others. From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). Note: The Congressional Research Service "does not make its publications directly available to the public online." http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Council on Foreign Relations: Israel
Articles, background information, opinion pieces, interviews, and other documents on government and politics in Israel. Covers topics such as Israeli-Palestinian relations, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the Middle East peace process, U.S.-Middle East policy, and terrorism. From the Council on Foreign Relations, "an independent, national membership organization, nonpartisan research center, and publisher." http://www.cfr.org/region/406/israel.html Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Council on Foreign Relations: Pakistan
Collection of backgrounders and policy pieces on Pakistan. Articles and papers cover U.S.-Pakistan relations, terrorism, Pakistan's connections with Afghanistan's Taliban leaders, India-Pakistan relations, and related topics. From the Council on Foreign Relations, "an independent membership organization and a nonpartisan think tank and publisher." http://www.cfr.org/region/283/pakistan.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 2, 2006 Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories
Profile of this area in the Middle East, including demographic facts, historical overview, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to numerous related news stories, audio of the Israeli national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/803257.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 The EU's Relations With Israel
Background information and documents on European Union (EU) involvement with Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Israel-Palestine relations and the Middle East peace process. Includes a FAQ, maps, speeches and remarks, plans and policy documents, and related material. From the European Commission. http://ec.europa.eu/external_relations/israel/intro/ Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Facts About Israel: State
Official Israeli government information about Israel's political structure, presidency, prime ministers, legislature (Knesset), elections, courts, executive branch, law enforcement, local government, and defense forces. Includes links to related articles and content. Available in Hebrew and English. From the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/facts%20about%20israel/state/ Topics: International Governments Last updated Feb 7, 2006 Global Connections: The Middle East
This site provides background information for events in the Middle East. Contrains a timeline of key events from 1900; a thematic section viewing "events through the lens of politics, science, economics, and more"; and a section of "big picture" questions with accompanying essays and lesson plans. From the PBS station WGBH in Boston. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/ Topics: History By Place, International Governments, Lesson Plans, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Guardian.co.uk: Iraq
News stories about the current U.S.-Iraq crisis, plus some relevant external links. From the website of the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/iraq Topics: International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 13, 2008 Ha'aretz Daily
English language edition of Israel's leading liberal newspaper. http://www.haaretz.com/ Topics: International Governments, Newspapers by Place Last updated Oct 6, 2009 History in the News: The Middle East
A collection of briefly annotated resources about the Middle East. Browsable by topics that include history, religion, culture, economics, politics, maps, news, and media. Also available by country. Developed by the Department of History, State University of New York at Albany. http://www.albany.edu/history/middle-east/ Topics: International Governments, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 1, 2002 In Depth: Israel and the Palestinians
Compilation of articles and opinion pieces that look at "the struggle between the Israelis and the Palestinians ... [which has been] one of the most enduring and explosive of all the world's conflicts." Includes a timeline, maps, background about leaders and key documents, and details about the Hamas victory in the January 2006 election. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2001/israel_and_the_palestinians/default.stm Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Inside the Trial of Saddam Hussein
This article is a companion to a Fox News program about the war crimes trial of Saddam Hussein set for October 2005. Features a discussion of the main charges and information from key players, including the main prosecutor and investigator. Includes links to related stories. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,170848,00.html Topics: Crime, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 5, 2005 The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Articles and research results about factors "political, military economic psychological, sociocultural, etc. -- that involve strategic issues. Emphasis is placed on those issues relevant to Israeli national security." Includes publications, links, strategic assessments, and an index of articles (by author, available back to 1998). Some documents are in Hebrew only. The institute, "an independent academic institute that studies key issues relating to Israel's national security and Middle East affairs," is located at Tel Aviv University. http://www.inss.org.il/ Topics: International Governments, National Security Last updated Nov 6, 2007 International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT)
This Israeli think tank presents its analyses to "provide decision-makers with recommendations on how to deal with all aspects of terrorism." Much of their information has to do with the Arab-Israeli conflict, and is informed by the perspective that "peace cannot be achieved with Arafat as the partner." International Terrorism lists some terrorist organizations, with short histories, and a selective database of "international terrorist and guerrilla attacks for the years 1988 to the present." Searchable. http://www.ict.org.il/ Topics: Education, History, International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 4, 2002 Interpreting Veils
Annotated illustrations of the various forms of head and body coverings worn by Muslim and Hindu women. From the "Seattle Times." http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/lifestyles/links/veils_05.html Topics: Fashion, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 18, 2003 Iraq: Concern and Compassion in a Time of War
Contacts for learning about humanitarian relief efforts in the Middle East and volunteering or making donations. From the Network for Good. http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/iraq/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Health, International Governments, Jobs & Work, Poverty, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 26, 2003 Islamic and Middle Eastern Music and Dance
This detailed exploration of the music of the Middle East explores the differences between modern western music and classical Arabic music, views of music in relation to Islam, musical instruments, folk music and dance, Sufi dance and music, belly dancing, and related topics. Includes many related links (some broken). From a teacher at Horace Mann Middle School in San Francisco. http://www.sfusd.k12.ca.us/schwww/sch618/Music/Islam_Music_&_Dance.html Topics: International Governments, Musical Genres, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 8, 2005 Israel Insider
"An independent, nonpartisan online publication that aims to provide an 'inside perspective' on the latest news, analysis and commentary from and about Israel." Contains sections on security, politics, diplomacy, anti-semitism, culture, and travel. "Maintained six days a week and updated as news breaks." http://israelinsider.ning.com/ Topics: International Governments, Judaism, Magazines, Magazines by Place, News, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 13, 2009 Israel: A Country Study
Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Israel. Includes a list of political parties and organizations, a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] December 1988." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/iltoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 16, 2004 Israel's Security Fence
This is the official site from the State of Israel about the security fence between certain sections of Israel and the areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority, including areas in the West Bank. The site features information about the purpose of the fence, its route and construction, and news updates. Includes a map and images. Also available in Hebrew. http://www.securityfence.mod.gov.il/Pages/ENG/default.htm Topics: History, International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 30, 2009 Jewish National and University Library
Located at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, this library provides access to its catalog as well as the Israel Union Catalog on its site. It also offers links to other libraries, archives, and electronic resources. The Ketubbot Digitalization Project is its crown jewel. This collection of 1200 ketubbot (Jewish marriage contracts) from 1024 to the present is viewable in varying resolutions and searchable by country, city, year, and keyword. These magnificent illuminated manuscripts and printed documents will interest students of art, history, genealogy, law, and religion. An introduction explains their legal and religious significance. http://jnul.huji.ac.il/ Topics: International Governments, Judaism, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Aug 2, 2005 Jewish Virtual Library
Contains information on Jewish history, women, the Holocaust, travel, Israel-U.S. relations, politics, religion, and notable people. Includes a bibliography, a glossary, maps, a timeline of Jewish history, a virtual tour of Israel, and exhibits of "Judaic Treasures of the Library of Congress." http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ Topics: International Governments, Judaism Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Juan Cole: Informed Comment
This blog presents "Thoughts on the Middle East, History, Islam, and Religion," from a professor of history at the University of Michigan. Blog entries represent Cole's personal observations; the site also includes links to his published works in journals and magazines. Also includes a large collection of links to sites about Middle East studies, South Asia studies, and related topics. http://www.juancole.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Faiths, International Governments, Politics, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 The Legacy of Genghis Khan
This online exhibit from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art explores "courtly art and culture in western Asia, 1256-1353," by examining "the important artistic and cultural achievements that occurred in the Iranian world in the aftermath of the Mongol invasions." It features information and images about the Mongols in China and in Iran, the Mongols and Islam, manuscript illustration, and textile art. Includes a resource guide for teachers. http://www.lacma.org/khan/ Topics: Art by Region, Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Faiths, History By Place, International Governments, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jun 23, 2006 Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
July 2004 advisory opinion relating to the International Court of Justice hearings about Israel's construction of a security fence between Israel and areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority. Includes separate opinions of the judges, written statements by various member countries, the text of oral proceedings, orders, and a summary of the opinion. In English and French. The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/index.php?p1=3&p2=4&k=5a&case=131&code=mwp&p3=4 Topics: History, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 1, 2007 Matson Negatives
"The G. Eric and Edith Matson Negatives are a rich source of historical images of the Middle East — notably Palestine, present day Israel, and the West Bank — from 1898 to 1946. The collection contains 20,000 glass and film photographic negatives," of which about 7,500 are available online. Searchable and browsable. Includes a bibliography and links to related collections. From the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/matpchtml/matpcabt.html Topics: History By Place, International Governments, News, Photography, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 2, 2005 MavenSearch: Jewish Web Directory
A "directory and search engine for [thousands of] Jewish content related websites." Also includes a list of worldwide synagogues, temples, and Jewish communities. http://www.mavensearch.com/ Topics: Architecture, International Governments, Judaism, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 16, 2007 The Middle East 1916-2001: A Documentary Record
Compilation of documents related to Palestine, Israel, and other countries and regions in the Middle East. Includes the Balfour Declaration (1917), the Alexandria Protocol (1944), the Israeli Declaration of Independence (1948), the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt (1979), the Hamas Covenant (1988), and many documents from the United Nations. Part of the Avalon Project at Yale Law School. http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/mideast/mideast.htm Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated Feb 1, 2006 Middle East Crisis
Collection of articles and analysis about the conflict between Israel and Lebanon in 2006. Features "a day-by-day look at how the latest crisis in the Middle East has developed, since the capture of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah guerrillas [on July 12, 2006]," a profile of Hezbollah, maps, photos, and more. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2001/israel_and_the_palestinians/default.stm Topics: International Governments Last updated Jul 17, 2006 Middle East Historical and Peace Process Documents
This site focuses on creating dialog about the Middle East, its history, and its struggle for peace. It has provided texts of reports, policy statements, and other findings from 1915 to the present day. This includes the Balfour declaration of 1917, the Hamas Charter of 1988, and the Mitchell Report of 2001. Each text is accompanied by an introduction with background information. From MidEast Web. http://www.mideastweb.org/history.htm Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 5, 2004 Middle East Institute
This institute promotes an "interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present, with a primary focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. ... The Institute focuses on the Arab countries, Armenia, Iran, Israel, Turkey, Central Asia, and Muslim Diaspora communities." The site features links to videos of talks sponsored by the institute, a bibliography, and links to related information. http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/regional/mei/ Topics: Education, Faiths, International Governments, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Mar 30, 2004 Middle East Network Information Center
MENIC is a comprehensive directory of the major information sources, divided into subject categories and by country/region, about and from the Middle East. From the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Not annotated. A Virtual Library site. http://menic.utexas.edu/menic/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2001 Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP)
MERIP is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides news and analysis about the contemporary Middle East. The site contains articles from the Middle East Report and its online companion dating back to 2000, browsable by topic (including Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iraq, Israel, Kurds, oil and economics, and U.S. policy). Also features a chronology of Palestinian-Israeli relations, and "Palestine, Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Primer." Searchable. http://www.merip.org/ Topics: History, International Governments, Magazines by Place, Oil & Gas, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Middle East Studies Internet Resources
A slightly annotated compilation of online bibliographic resources and research materials on the Middle East and North Africa. Created by librarian Frank Unlandherm of the Middle East Studies Department of Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 22, 2005 Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ
"Here are some traditional rhythms ... that are played as Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dance rhythms or as accompaniment to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean melodies" on instruments such as the Arabic tabla and the darabuka. The site also features resources for Middle Eastern drums and instructional materials, Middle Eastern percussion history, sample rhythms, and related material. From a drummer in a Middle Eastern dance and music troupe. http://www.khafif.com/rhy/ Topics: International Governments, Musical Instruments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 24, 2005 NPR's Mideast Coverage
This site from National Public Radio provides "transcripts and audio of reports about the Mideast produced by NPR in its newsmagazines and talk shows." http://www.npr.org/news/specials/mideast/ Topics: International Governments, Media, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 17, 2007 The Oriental Institute Museum
Take a virtual tour of the galleries on history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Middle East. The site includes a selection of highlights from the collection, organized by region and by subject, and exhibitions and catalogs of their photograph archives, with selected images available from archaeological and survey expeditions from 1892 to the present. The Teacher Resource Center (TRC) features activities and artifacts on the ancient Near East for middle school educators. http://oi.uchicago.edu/museum/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place, International Governments, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Negotiations Affairs Department
Issues from a Palestinian (PLO) viewpoint, with further links to departments of the Palestinian authority. Some of the topics presented are negotiations, agreements, refugees, settlements, borders, prisoners, and biographical information on leaders. Some reports are in Hebrew and/or Arabic. http://www.nad-plo.org/ Topics: History, International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 8, 2002 Pictures, Israel, Events: Space Flight
A directory of links related to Colonel Ilan Ramon, an Israeli astronaut, who died when the Columbia Space Shuttle crashed on February 1, 2003. Includes links to official biographies, news articles, speculation about when Sabbath starts in space, and an essay about Col. Ramon's mother, a Holocaust survivor. http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/space.htm Topics: Astronomy, International Governments, Technology Last updated Feb 12, 2003 Profile: Mahmoud Abbas
"Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, was named as chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) after Yasser Arafat died in November 2004, and in January 2005 he won convincingly in the election for president of the Palestinian Authority." This profile provides brief information about his political background. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1933453.stm Topics: Heads of State, International Governments Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Q & A: Israel's Pullout From Gaza
Questions and answers about "Israel's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip beginning Aug. 17 [2005, which] has been controversial within Israel and raises huge challenges for Palestinian leaders." Features audio of comments from Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, President Bush, and others. Includes links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4775357 Topics: International Governments Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Q&A: Putting Saddam on Trial
October 2005 article answering questions about the trial of Saddam Hussein by Iraq's Special Tribunal (IST). Discusses the trial process, charges against Hussein ("the killing of more than 140 men in the mostly Shia town of Dujail"), other officials on trial, concerns about the tribunal, and related topics. Includes links to other news stories about the trial. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3850989.stm Topics: Crime, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Question of Palestine
An overview of the history and issues of the establishment of Palestine, with a collection of maps and a database of United Nations (UN) documents related to Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. From the Division for Palestinian Rights, established by the UN General Assembly. http://www.un.org/Depts/dpa/qpal/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 18, 2004 Recent Terrorism Events: Background and Context
Background material relevant to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. News coverage of the attacks; Middle Eastern religion and religious concepts, politics, and society; terrorism and counter-terrorism, and United States intelligence are the major topics covered. Articles from Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion (ed. Robert Wuthnow, Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1998) and issues of The CQ Researcher are among the CQ Press sources used. http://www.cqpress.com/incontext/terrorism/ Topics: Faiths, Government, Government, International Governments, Military, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Aug 10, 2005 Saddam Hussein on Trial
Collection of audio files of news programs on the first Saddam Hussein trial (beginning October 2005) in which "he stands accused of ordering the massacre of 143 in the village of Dujail," Iraq. Discusses the war crimes tribunal established by Iraq's governing council, reactions to the trial, comparison of the trial with those in U.S. courts, and related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4962517 Topics: Crime, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Saddam Hussein Trial
Background materials about the trial of Saddam Hussein, which started in October 2005. Features articles about the historical context of the trial, the tribunal, the legal process, and related legal topics such as "whether the death penalty is available under Iraqi law for the offense of crimes against humanity." Includes related readings and links. From the Law Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/law/help/hussein/ Topics: Crime, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Dec 1, 2007 Scrolls From the Dead Sea: The Ancient Library of Qumran and Modern Scholarship
This "exhibition describes the historical context of the scrolls and the Qumran community from whence they may have originated; it also relates the story of their discovery 2,000 years later." Features information about the Dead Sea region in Israel and Jordan, images of scroll fragments with translations, and a brief consideration of "their impact on the foundations of Judaism and Christianity." From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/scrolls/ Topics: International Governments, Religion Last updated Aug 3, 2004 The Siege of Bethlehem
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program about the 38-day confrontation between the Israelis and Palestinians at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in April and May 2002. Includes a timeline, a transcript of the program, video clips, and links to commentary, analysis, and related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/siege/ Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Religion, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Dec 5, 2005 Sol Singer Collection of Philatelic Judaica
The site provides images of selected stamps from the collection housed at the Emory University Library's Special Collections and Archives. Includes stamps issued by Israel from 1948-2002, stamps honoring notable Jews and depicting events from the Bible, and examples of stamps produced by the Jewish National Fund as a fundraising source. Includes links to other sites dealing with philatelic Judaica. http://marbl.library.emory.edu/DigitalExhibits/stamps/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Collectors & Collecting, International Governments Last updated Nov 15, 2005 Tarek Heggy
Official website from Egypt's Tarek Heggy, a liberal political thinker in the Arab world, who is a manager in the petroleum industry, a university lecturer, and an author. "His work advances the causes of modernity, democracy, tolerance, and women's rights in the Middle East." Includes dozens of essays, a resume with a list of his books, photos, and video files of interviews (some only in Arabic). Some materials available in several languages. http://www.heggy.org Topics: History By Place, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Politics, Regions of the World, Social Science, Women Last updated Aug 17, 2005 Target America
Part of the PBS Frontline television series, this program explores America's "first war on terrorism," initiated by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. Includes a timeline covering attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with officials such as Caspar Weinberger and Bud McFarlane, and an overview of the evolution of Islamic terrorism, starting from 1968. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/target/ Topics: International Governments, Presidents by Name, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Mar 30, 2006 Travelers in the Middle East Archive (TIMEA)
This is "a digital archive that focuses on Western interactions with the Middle East, particularly travels to Egypt during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries." Searchable; or browse material by title, place name, creator, type (such as texts and maps), date, or subjects such as daily life and customs, travel and transportation, and religion and festivals. Also includes educational modules and project background. From Rice University. http://timea.rice.edu/ Topics: History By Place, International Governments, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 18, 2008 U.S. Department of State: Libya
Background information, press releases, and other documents related to Libya. The "Remarks" section includes information related to the February 2004 removal of travel restrictions to Libya, U.S. efforts to eliminate weapons of mass destruction in Libya, and other topics related to U.S.-Libya relations. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.state.gov/p/nea/ci/ly/ Topics: International Governments Last updated Jan 2, 2009 U.S. Department of State: Middle East Peace
Information from the U.S. government about peace efforts in the Middle East, including efforts by the Middle East Quartet (U.S., Russian Federation, European Union, and United Nations) in support of "the goal of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Includes press briefings, remarks, statements, interviews, reports, and other documents. Also include a map showing key areas (Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and the Golan Heights), and links to other information about Israel. http://search.state.gov/search?q=inmeta:dc_subject~Middle%20East%20Peace&topic=Middle%20East%20Peace&coverage=&speaker=&pubtype=&partialfields=dc_subject:Middle%20East%20Peace&displayname=Middle%20East%20Peace&sort=date:D:S:d1&filter=0&Search.x=0&Search.y Topics: International Governments, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Understanding Turbans
A concise, illustrated catalog of seven varieties of headdress worn by male Sikhs, Muslims, Afghans, Iranians, and other Middle and South Asian peoples. From the "Seattle Times." http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/lifestyles/links/turbans_27.html Topics: Fashion, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 18, 2003 UNISPAL: United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine
A searchable and browsable database of thousands of documents containing "the texts of current and historical United Nations material concerning the question of Palestine and other issues related to the Middle East situation and the search for peace." Includes resolutions, legislation, mandates, covenants, memoranda, proposals, treaties, bulletins, final documents, letters, maps, and much more. Developed by the Division for Palestinian Rights. http://domino.un.org/unispal.nsf Topics: Correspondence, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 3, 2007 Virtual Israel Experience
Designed for those planning a trip or just wanting to learn more about Israel, this self-guided tour allows users to choose a personal itinerary or follow a set path to see the country and study its history, archaeology, politics, religions, and society and culture. Features essays, images, and links to additional information. Also includes a quiz. From a nonpartisan organization formed to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/vietoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jan 12, 2005 Washington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs
Produced by the non-profit, non-partisan American Educational Trust, the Washington Report displays the current print issue's table of contents and the full text of most articles from issues back to late 1994. Articles focus on the United States and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process as well as current affairs throughout the Middle East. Book reviews and a regular column, "California Chronicle," are included. This site also includes many links to Middle Eastern newspapers, organizations, countries and cities and religious and cultural information. http://www.washington-report.org/ Topics: International Governments, Magazines by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East
Detailed information as of September 2001 on nuclear, biological and chemical weapons in the Middle East, including Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen. Provides information on weapons, usage, treaties, capabilities, and a clickable regional map. From the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Monterey Institute of International Studies. http://cns.miis.edu/research/wmdme/ Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, National Security, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 16, 2005 Yasser Arafat
A biographical profile of Yassar Arafat (Mohammed Abdel-Raouf Arafat As Qudwa al-Hussaeini), including a discussion of early political activities and participation in protest movements, and his rise to power as leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). This biography accompanied the announcement of his being awarded the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize along with Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin. Includes a brief bibliography. From the Nobel Foundation. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1994/arafat-bio.html Topics: Heads of State, International Governments Last updated Feb 20, 2007 |
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