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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 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
…onflict. Despite some advancements, such as engaging surrounding Arab states, the overall impact of U.S. policies remains questionable, indicating a deeper challenge in reconciling aspirations for peace with the h…
Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
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Strategic Engagement and Policy Reform in Iraq
…effort could succeed. Opening a dialogue among political factions is a radical departure from past U.S. policies toward political reconciliation, which have been based on a U.S. model of what Iraq should look lik…
This text discusses the necessity for strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of Iran's willingness to modify its policies. It asserts that the U.S. should provide Ira
Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…y, as well as new ones. This more troubled new Middle East has obviously not been created solely by U.S. policies. Regional state and nonstate actors have shaped and continue to shape its changing reality. But U.S…
…his 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 outlines how c…
Collaboration with International Organisations
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Collaboration with International Organisations
Collaboration with International Organisations Realising the importance of collaboration with international organisations and institutions that desire to make world peace, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo has a
Luang Phaw Dhammajayo highlights the significance of collaborating with international organizations aimed at promoting world peace. The Dhammakaya Foundation, recognized as a non-governmental organiza
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
… not a separate problem to be tackled through a war, but can only be addressed by the entire set of U.S. policies in the region. Terrorism directed against the United States is not a phenomenon brought about by a …
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
Dealing With the New Middle East
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Dealing With the New Middle East
Dealing With the New Middle East The Bush administration's attempt to shape a new Middle East has been a major factor in the emergence of the new and extremely problematic realities we have discussed
The Bush administration's policies have complicated the realities in the Middle East. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confronta
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
…estern civilization, as the Bush administration insists, but rather an extreme response by a few to U.S. policies that most Arabs see as hostile. Similarly, the free flow of oil depends politically on U.S. policy …
This text argues that U.S. policies in the Middle East must shift to address underlying political issues to effectively curb terrorism …
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
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
Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
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Engaging Iran: A Focus on Iraq and Diplomatic Strategies
While an engagement approach should eventually be comprehensive, the United States should focus initially on Iraq, because the United States and Iran share an interest in retaining Iraq’s territorial
This 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 chall
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 Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
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The Complex Dynamics of Iran's Nuclear Aspirations
… more pressure from Washington. Fourth, Iran’s defiance was also encouraged by factors over which U.S. policies had no direct control. Soaring oil prices, the election of President Ahmadinejad, and U.S. difficul…
The text discusses Iran's unwavering commitment to its nuclear program, spurred by various factors, including U.S. sanctions, the Iraq war, and surging oil prices. Despite hints of military action fro
Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
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Realities of the New Middle East: The Two-State Solution
REALITIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 15 tion of the international consensus, obscures a deeper problem: realities on the ground have already destroyed much of the viability of the two-state solution. The
The viability of the two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is increasingly in question due to the weakened Palestinian leadership and diminishing trust between Palestinians and Israel
Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
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Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
…tes is confronted with several difficult-to-change realities. Some of them are the direct result of U.S. policies, or more precisely of the unforeseen and unwanted consequences of those policies; others are not. S…
Iraq's current situation as a failed state is deeply intertwined with Iran's influence. The U.S. invasion has led to a power struggle, making it impossible for Iraq to function effectively. Political
Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
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Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya (小阿含经) and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya (中阿含经) are all in 5-line to 6-line format manuscripts; Volume 100 Digha-nikāya (长阿含经) is in 4-line to 5-line-format. The jäṭaka Wexiandal
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya are primarily in 5-6 line formats, while Volume 100 Digha-nikāya is formatted with 4-5 lines per page. The jäṭaka Wexiandala represents a key Bu
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,
Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
…allenges for the United States in the new Middle East. All of them have been negatively affected by U.S. policies in the last few years. Developments in the Iran–Iraq cluster present significant threats to U.S. se…
The U.S. faces significant challenges in the Middle East with three clusters of countries: Iran-Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The ongoing tensions with Iran, alongside U.S
Political Dynamics in Iraq Post-2007
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Political Dynamics in Iraq Post-2007
the United States during 2007 has helped reduce violence, there has not been any corresponding political progress. Different Iraqi political figures and forces have competing and often changing vision
Post-2007, 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 t
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