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Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
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Reassessing U.S. Policy Toward Syria and Democracy in the Middle East
A new policy toward Syria also needs to recognize the country for what it is: a small country without massive ambitions or ideological crusades, trying to maintain some role in the region. The confron
This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth
The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
22 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST few, limited in scope, carried out only when allowed by incumbent regimes, and dropped quickly when governments objected. After September 11, President Bush openly repudiated th
This text discusses the shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East following the September 11 attacks. President Bush's declaration of aligning American values of freedom and security contrasted
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
38 THE NEW MIDDLE EAST must be clearly defined; in the Middle East, the concept of democracy promotion has fluctuated from aggressive rhetoric of regime overthrow at one extreme to small, little noti
The text discusses the fluctuating concept of democracy promotion in the Middle East, highlighting the confusion between promoting democracy and regime overthrow. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. t
Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
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Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
retrenchment into a more ideological posture by a movement that has sought, but has so far been denied, a legitimate political role. The adoption and subsequent abandonment of the freedom agenda broug
The text discusses the complexities faced in promoting democracy in Arab nations, highlighting the influence of incumbent regimes resistant to political reform. It notes that, despite potential allies
แนวคิดใหม่ในการบริหารงานขององค์การสหประชาชาติ
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แนวคิดใหม่ในการบริหารงานขององค์การสหประชาชาติ
…แนวคิดใหม่ในการบริ หารงานขององค์การสหประชาชาติ เป็นหลักการปฏิบัติ ๔ ประการคือ ๑. การทูตเชิงป้องกัน (Defensive Democracy) ๒. การสร้างสันติภาพ (Peace Making) ๓. การรักษาสันติภาพ (Peace Keeping) ๔. การสร้างสันติภาพหลังขัดแ…
…แนวคิดใหม่ในการบริ หารงานขององค์การสหประชาชาติ เป็นหลักการปฏิบัติ ๔ ประการคือ ๑. การทูตเชิงป้องกัน (Defensive Democracy) ๒. การสร้างสันติภาพ (Peace Making) ๓. การรักษาสันติภาพ (Peace Keeping) ๔. การสร้างสันติภาพหลังขัดแ…
การประชุม NGO และผลกระทบของความขัดแย้ง
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การประชุม NGO และผลกระทบของความขัดแย้ง
ตลอดระยะเวลาการประชุม ๓ วันแรก คำว่า Defensive Democracy หรือการทูตเชิงป้องกัน Peace Making การสร้างสันติภาพก็ดี Peace Keeping การ รักษาสันติภาพก็ดี Post Co…
ตลอดระยะเวลาการประชุม ๓ วันแรก คำว่า Defensive Democracy หรือการทูตเชิงป้องกัน Peace Making การสร้างสันติภาพก็ดี Peace Keeping การ รักษาสันติภาพก็ดี Post Co…
Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 21 otherwise unwelcome consequences..... And another message should be equally clear: leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and
This text discusses the complexities and challenges in the New Middle East, particularly regarding nuclear ambitions of countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and the decline of the U.S. freedom agend
The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
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The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
Rice gave a more detailed explanation of the American approach to democratic reform in a speech in Cairo in June 2005. In January 2006, the United States went further: it canceled a meeting planned to
In a speech in Cairo in June 2005, Rice underscored U.S. democratic reform measures. The U.S. reacted to Egypt's governance by canceling a free-trade agreement due to human rights concerns. While some
The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
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The Bush Administration's Approach to Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking
But the Bush administration showed little interest in the peace process. Instead, it pursued a set of policies that either downgraded Israeli–Palestinian peacemaking or subordinated it to demands for
The Bush administration exhibited a lack of interest in the peace process and instead directed policies that undermined Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, proposing a sequence of reform before peace th
The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
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The Dynamics of Secular and Islamist Parties in Arab Politics
The weakness of the secular opposition is not entirely of its own making. Arab authoritarian and semi-authoritarian regimes—many of which have been ruling their societies in the name of secular ideolo
In Arab societies, secular opposition has struggled against longstanding authoritarian regimes that repress liberal ideologies, while conservative social attitudes limit their political expression. A
Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
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Revival of Cambodian Buddhism Post-Pol Pot
Digest from speech of Ven. Chuon Bunsim Head Office of Pedadogy of the General Inspection for National Buddhist Education of the Kingdom of Cambodia The History of Buddhism and the Revival of Cambodi
Buddhism in Cambodia faced severe decline during the Pol Pot regime when monks were forced to abandon their vows and temples were destroyed. After the 1980s, efforts to restore Buddhism began, as the
Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
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Understanding the Dynamics of the New Middle East
Contents Acknowledgments iv A Changed Region 1 The Realities of the New Middle East 4 The Iran–Iraq Cluster 4 The Syria–Lebanon Cluster 10 The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict 14 The Problem of Nuclear P
This text examines the transformed landscape of the Middle East, analyzing key conflicts in regions such as Iran-Iraq, Syria-Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It addresses crucial issues
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
A Changed Region After September 11, 2001, the Bush administration launched an ambitious policy to forge a new Middle East, with intervention in Iraq as the driver of the transformation. "The establi
This analysis reflects on the changes in the Middle East following the events of September 11, 2001, highlighting the ambitious policies of the Bush administration aimed at establishing democracy and
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
There has been no successful democratic revolution in any Middle Eastern country. Instead, the democratic openings advocated and supported by the United States have either led to sectarian division or
This text discusses the lack of successful democratic revolutions in the Middle East, largely due to U.S. policies that have often led to sectarian division and the empowerment of Islamist groups. It
The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
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The Political Landscape of Iraq and Iran Post-Saddam
It is out of this reality of conflicting and changing political agendas that a political agreement would have to be forged to transform Iraq once again from a failed state into a functioning one. It w
This text examines the complex realities of Iraq's political environment following the fall of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent rise of Iran as a powerful regional entity. It highlights the challenge
The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
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The Complex Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran
to be cooperative on its own terms and for its own interests, but this does not mean that the United States is in a strong position to push Iran to comply with its requests, particularly at present. T
This text explores the multifaceted relationship between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the challenges faced by U.S. military policy amidst high oil prices and ongoing conflicts. It discusses
The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
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The Complexity of Syrian-Lebanese Relations
represented by the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah and the Syrian regime, seen as proxies for Iran and its policy of regional domination. The Syria–Lebanon cluster, in this view, is at the center of t
This content discusses the influence of Syria and Iran on Lebanon's political environment, particularly the roles of the March 8 forces led by Hizbollah, and the March 14 coalition resisting Syrian co
Analysis of Geopolitical Issues in the Middle East
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Analysis of Geopolitical Issues in the Middle East
Notes 1. See International Crisis Group report, Dealing With Iran’s Nuclear Program, November 2004. 2. See http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=texttrans-english&y=2007&m=April&x=200704181
This text discusses various reports and publications relevant to the geopolitical issues in the Middle East, with a specific focus on Iran's nuclear program, negotiations involving al-Qaddafi, and the
About the Authors of Carnegie Endowment Publications
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About the Authors of Carnegie Endowment Publications
About the Authors MARINA OTTAWAY is a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program and director of the Carnegie Middle East Program. Her most recent book, Beyond the Façade: Political Re
This section highlights the contributions of key authors associated with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Marina Ottaway, a senior associate, leads the Democracy and Rule of Law Program
การฝึกจิตเพื่อเข้าถึงบุญ
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การฝึกจิตเพื่อเข้าถึงบุญ
เราอาจเป็นนักแยกว่ากว่า เคยทอดผ้าป่า สร้างโบสถ์ วิหาร ศาลาการเปรียญ ตอนนั้นมันไม่ออก เรานึกรวมไปเลย "บุญทบบุญ" แล้วก็นิ่งเฉย ๆ นี้กว่าบุญทบบุญว่ามีจังหวะที่เราจะถูกดึงเข้าไปข้างในที่ว่า ๓ เงือก ตอนนี้
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับการฝึกจิตเพื่อเข้าถึงบุญ โดยมีการแนะนำการนึกถึงพระ นึกถึงดวง และการปล่อยวางในชีวิต การลดความยึดมั่นถือมั่นต่อสิ่งต่างๆ เช่น ครอบครัว ทรัพย์สมบัติ และร่างกาย เพื่อให้เกิดความสงบและเห็นค