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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
…Lebanon Cluster 10 The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict 14 The Problem of Nuclear Proliferation 18 The Failure of the Freedom Agenda 21 Sectarian Conflict 25 Dealing With the New Middle East 30 Dealing Wit…
…these areas. The discussions highlight the importance of understanding sectarian conflicts and the failures of previous agendas aimed at promoting freedom. The document offers strategic insights into de…
A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
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A Changed Region: The Transformation of the Middle East Post 9/11
…officials made it abundantly clear that they would not pursue a policy directed at managing and containing existing crises, intending instead to leapfrog over them by creating a new region of democracy …
…ng the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and peace through intervention in Iraq. President Bush articulated a v…
Political Dynamics in Iraq Post-2007
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Political Dynamics in Iraq Post-2007
…ve competing and often changing visions for Iraq, and even when the vision is clear, there often remain discrepancies between vision and actions on the ground. The only parties to the Iraq war with a cl…
…, the United States achieved a reduction in violence in Iraq, yet significant political progress remains elusive. Iraqi political factions hold varying visions for the nation's future, with the Kurds of…
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
…t doom the two-state solution or find an alternative. Either task will be extremely difficult, but failure to move realistically in either direction will fuel political cynicism and despair in the regio…
…ng degrees of commitment to Palestinian statehood, as exemplified by President Bush's policies that aimed for political reform and combating terrorism. However, the lack of sustained U.S. diplomatic ini…
Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
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Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
…s Congress sought to codify the harshest version of current policy into standing legislation. This laissez-faire attitude toward congressional action has now created a new reality in which aid to Palest…
The text discusses the complications surrounding the Palestinian legislative elections and the subsequent U.S. effort to undermine the democratic outcome, particularly emphasizing the Bush administrat
Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
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Diplomatic Challenges in the Middle East
… final status issues. Since 1967, the United States has been very hesitant to spell out what the details of a final settlement should look like. While limited forays were occasionally made to describe t…
…es in the region, particularly concerning Iran. The summary emphasizes that U.S. foreign policy has aimed at addressing peace negotiations while underestimating the changing dynamics on the ground, such…
Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
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Discontent and Political Activism Among Shi’i Minorities
Discrimination inevitably breeds discontent and resentment, and those certainly exist among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and, of course, in Lebanon. The real question, however,…
…itical activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violence in places like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, while some Shi’i groups engage in parliamentary politics. The text highlights th…
Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Sunni-Shi’i Tensions
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Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Sunni-Shi’i Tensions
…tension between Sunni regimes and the government in Tehran. Fear of a nuclear Iran in the region remains quite high. These attempts indicate, however, that both sides are determined to avoid a confronta…
Despite a series of diplomatic initiatives aimed at alleviating tensions between Sunni governments and the Iranian regime, fears of a nuclear Ira…
U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
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U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Fostering Stability and Addressing Security Challenges
…nd Palestinian concerns; 4) seeing the re-establishment of a regional balance of power that can be maintained mostly by regional actors without the need for a massive U.S. presence with all its negative…
…, disentangling from Iraq, and pursuing the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. It warns against militaristic approaches and emphasizes the importance of working with international allies to st…
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
…d States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial integrity and containing a bloody civil war. A U.S.–Iranian dialogue about I…
…is text discusses the necessity of the U.S. focusing on Iraq to facilitate a U.S.-Iranian dialogue, aiming to retain Iraq's territorial integrity and mitigate civil conflict. It emphasizes the challenge…
The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
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The Quest for Peace: The Two-State Solution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
…o revive Palestinian economic fortunes and social fabric. In this regard, the massive international aid program is helpful, but it is simply no substitute for an end to Israeli restrictions on the movem…
The pursuit of peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict hinges on the two-state solution, which aims to protect Israel's existence and Palestinian rights. Achieving this requires strong Palestinian …
Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
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Navigating the Complexities of U.S.-Middle East Relations
…ious circumstances. The biggest tension—between integrating Hamas and denying the movement its proclaimed goal of destroying Israel—can only be met by building on one of the few diplomatic successes the…
The text discusses the challenges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a unified Palestin…
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active
…hnological forces. With offices in Washington, Moscow, Beijing, Beirut, and Brussels, the Endowment aims to ensure global security and stability by maintaining a permanent international presence. It als…
Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
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Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) Overview
The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is a research institute that traces the roots of the Buddha…
The Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) is dedicated to tracing the origins of the Buddha's teachin…
Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
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Exploring Buddhist Meditation and Its Significance
…with thanks for the initiatives and generosity of the Foundation’s leader. For, through the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI), many relevant academic units of scholarship throughout the…
…standing of meditative practices in Buddhist teachings and highlights the importance of the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) in fostering dialogue within Buddhism and the broader relig…
The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
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The Importance of Indigenous Scholarly Voices in Buddhist Studies
…very ancient bits and pieces, some on bark and palm-leaf that belong among the most ancient book remains on the planet, how exciting it will be to see the unfolding of Buddhist scholarship in future yea…
…l guidance from Dr. Jeff Wilson, the text emphasizes the promising future of this academic endeavor aimed at enhancing understanding in meditative practices and inner visioning. The anticipation of incr…
Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Congratulatory Letter for Dhammachai International Research Institute
**Congratulatory letter** The 60th Dhammachai Education Foundation of Australia and New Zealand has developed an increasing commitment in recent …
The 60th Dhammachai Education Foundation of Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its commitment to studying the B…
Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
…in the historical year of the Buddhajayanti 2600 celebration of the Buddha's Enlightenment, Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI), as an academic organization preserving Early Buddhist teac…
On August 27, 2012, the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) marked the 44th anniversary of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's ordi…
Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
Introduction This collection of articles marks the launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute (JDIRI). The articles presented here indicate some of the perspect…
… launch of the JDIRI, showcasing perspectives on Early Buddhism and meditation studies. The journal aims to publish research on ancient manuscripts and esoteric practices in Southeast Asia, highlighting…
Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
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Exploring Buddhist Manuscripts and Teachings
…scripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos* 1 Dr. Chanida Jantrasrisalai *Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon* 10 Dr. Joe Zhou Ya *Buddhist M…
…sis of Dhammakāya in the Pali Canon, Theravāda Buddhist manuscripts in China, and a unique Lan Na Thai manuscript. Esteemed scholars such as Dr. Anatole-Roger Peltier, Dr. Chanida Jantrasrisalai, and Dr…