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Contact Information for Coordination Offices in Canada
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Contact Information for Coordination Offices in Canada
Neeti Kaovalai Chief of Staff General Manager Tel. (562) 695-0167 Cell. (626) 675-4369 Email: [email protected] 加拿大 Ottawa Co-ordination Office 354 Beckenridge Cres., Ottawa, Ontario K2W 1J4, Canada
This document provides essential contact details for various coordination offices located in Canada. It includes information for offices in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto, listing contacts such as Neet
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
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
The Reality of the New Middle East The first step toward the formulation of a new policy is to understand the realities of the new Middle East as it is now. The three clusters of countries — Iran–Ira
The new Middle East is defined by three country clusters: Iran–Iraq, Lebanon–Syria, and Palestine–Israel, intertwined with issues such as nuclear proliferation and sectarianism. The U.S. faces not jus
The Complex Dynamics of Sunni Politics in Iraq
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The Complex Dynamics of Sunni Politics in Iraq
nizations with local roots. They understand the importance and advantages of a decentralized system. They appear to have very little respect for the central government or even for Sunni politicians in
This text examines the intricate dynamics of Sunni political groups in Iraq amid changing power structures. Local organizations show a preference for decentralized systems, often in conflict with each
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
Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
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Iran's Strategic Influence in Post-Saddam Iraq
which ended conclusively with a UN-mandated cease-fire and eventually a return to the status quo, made it very clear that neither country could break the balance of power. By removing Saddam Hussein,
This text discusses the significant changes in the balance of power in the Middle East following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and the subsequent rise of Iranian influence in the region. The removal o
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 Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
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The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
but set aside its criticism when this was in its interest. It was never in agreement with the United States and sought other allies, but never became so antagonistic as to provoke a strong American re
The text explores the evolving relationship between Syria and the United States, highlighting key moments such as the leadership transition from Hafez al-Assad to Bashar al-Assad, the impact of the Ir
Realities of the New Middle East
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Realities of the New Middle East
REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian
The text discusses the political realities of Lebanon following Syria's withdrawal and the influence of Hizbollah and other political factions. Despite Syrian troop withdrawal, control issues persist,
The Complex Dynamics of Lebanese Politics and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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The Complex Dynamics of Lebanese Politics and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
port they enjoyed, gave names to the rival groupings: the March14 anti-Syrian forces and the March 8 pro-Syrian forces. The March 14 demonstrations, which in the U.S. narrative became the Cedar Revolu
This text discusses the political dynamics in Lebanon following the Cedar Revolution, highlighting the division between the anti-Syrian March 14 coalition and the pro-Syrian March 8 forces. It outline
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
Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
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Challenges in U.S. Policy Toward Palestinian Elections
Palestinian legislative elections to proceed credibly — but then led to an immediate American effort to overturn the result through any possible means. The Bush administration’s short attention span f
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
be recognized, but nobody should expect them to move beyond reactive diplomacy any time soon. Paradoxically, the Bush administration decided to refocus on the peace process just as conditions had beco
The text examines the U.S. diplomatic strategies regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the Bush administration's attempt to revitalize the peace process under challenging cir
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
Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Inaugural Volume of Buddhist Research by Dhammachai International Research Institute
Inpirational Message On the 44th Anniversary of the Ordination of Most Venerable Founder Luang Phaw Dhammajayo on 27th August 2012 and also in the historical year of the Buddhajayanti 2600 celebration
On August 27, 2012, the Dhammachai International Research Institute (DIRI) marked the 44th anniversary of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's ordination and the significant Buddhajayanti 2600. This inaugural rese
Historical Artifacts from Nong Pa Fa Cave
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Historical Artifacts from Nong Pa Fa Cave
The Buddha images and the wooden box of manuscripts were probably brought to the Nong Pa Fa Cave before or during the Siamese-Lao war (1826-1828 AD), almost 200 years ago. Most of the manuscripts are
The Buddha images and wooden box of manuscripts discovered in Nong Pa Fa Cave were likely brought there before or during the Siamese-Lao war between 1826 and 1828. Most manuscripts are in poor conditi
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
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Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon
Dhamma-kāya in the Pali Canon¹ Chanida Jantrasrisalai I. Why ‘Dhamma-kāya’ in the ‘Pali Canon’? The term dhamma-kāya/dharmakāya appears in Buddhist literature of different schools. Previous scholars
The study investigates the term dhamma-kāya as presented in the Pali Canon, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis that has been overlooked in previous studies. While many references have been mad
Reinterpreting Dhammarāya in the Pali Canon
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Reinterpreting Dhammarāya in the Pali Canon
Most of them refer only to the Aggañña-sutta passage, 4 missing out the three Apadāna references. 5 The reason could be either that the scholars concerned have taken the aforementioned text as represe
This paper examines the overlooked references to dhammarāya in the Pali canon, emphasizing a context not previously presented. It critiques the tendency to categorize texts strictly as ‘early Buddhism
Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
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Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins
Implications of Parallel Descriptions of Monks and Brahmins As Gombrich points out, the passage in question is comparable to the Brahmins’ claim:46 brahmanā va brahmuo putṭā orasā mukhato jāta brahma
The text delves into how Gombrich compares the descriptions of Brahmins and Monks, emphasizing the dual interpretations of the term 'brahma-' as both the masculine creator and the neuter ultimate real