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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
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The Evolving Dynamics of Power in the Middle East
…rm, large U.S. military presence with its financial costs and negative political perceptions in the region. The United States has not been part of these initiatives and does not trust them, fearing that the…
This text discusses the changing power dynamics in the Middle East, particularly the region's responses to Iranian influence and the evolving role of the U.S. Historically reliant on American…
The Reality of the New Middle East
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The Reality of the New Middle East
…course, the only problems with which the United States will have to deal in the coming years in the region. Egypt, for example, will almost certainly experience a succession crisis that is likely to call in…
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
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 Midd…
…nd violent state. The power dynamics have shifted, particularly with Iran's rising influence in the region and its ongoing nuclear ambitions, further complicating the security landscape. Additionally, the l…
Dealing With the New Middle East
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Dealing With the New Middle East
…hey be bypassed, by creating a new Middle East, as the Bush administration tried to do. Some of the region's problems can be alleviated through wise policy; others can at best be contained. Still others wil…
…t. A new approach is needed, prioritizing diplomacy and a clear understanding of U.S. limits in the region. Confrontational tactics have undermined credibility and obstructed potential cooperation. Critical…
Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
literature.9 It is notable that the Agama Sutras (阿含经) discovered in the Xishuangbanna region are incomplete. For example, the Hinayana Agama should have contained the Khuddaka Patha (小品), Dhar…
The Agama Sutras found in the Xishuangbanna region are notable for their incompleteness. The Hinayana Agama is expected to contain various texts that …
Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
There are three forms of sa-paper manuscripts in the Sipsong Panna region. The first is the most common "ordinary wide-breadth manuscript", with a length of about 18cm, a he…
In the Sipsong Panna region, there are three main forms of sa-paper manuscripts. The first, the ordinary wide-breadth manuscrip…
Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
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Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications
…rael; c) proliferation in the Gulf would dangerously complicate the operation of U.S. forces in the region and weaken friendly states’ confidence in U.S. protection. Nuclear proliferation is likely to becom…
…e risks associated with potential nuclear weapons development by states and non-state actors in the region. The U.S. concerns about Iran, following the exposure of its nuclear activities and the stalled neg…
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
Israel and Palestine U.S. core interests in the region include peace between Israelis and Palestinians, which would have as a corollary peace between Isra…
…Israel's relationship with Egypt, but it is essential to decrease the risk of wider conflict in the region.
Realties of the New Middle East
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Realties of the New Middle East
…f factors, such as increasing doubts about the U.S. ability to continue to provide security for the region; concerns about an ascendant and nuclear-armed Iran; and prestige, suggest that at least some of th…
…of democracy promotion and the U.S. focus on stability and security, leading to questions about the region's future. Major events include the U.S. approaching relations with leaders abandoning weapons progr…
The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…ts manuscript culture. However, today the number of the palm-leaf manuscripts being produced in the region is in decline. If this decline continues, palm-leaf manuscripts are in danger of imminent extinctio…
This text discusses the worrying decline of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sipsong Panna, where Buddhist manuscript culture is rich but facing imminent extinction. Key reasons include the autonomous nature
Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
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Buddhist Manuscripts from Sipsong Panna Region
Buddhist manuscripts from the Sipsong Panna region can be divided into four categories. The first category consists of the Dai Pāli Tripiṭaka and Trip…
Buddhist manuscripts from the Sipsong Panna region are categorized into four main groups: the Dai Pāli Tripiṭaka and Tripiṭaka commentary, frequently …
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
… enlightened person. Dr. Joe Zhou Ya writes about the discovery of Theravāda manuscripts around the region of Sipsongpanna in the Southwestern part of China. Theravāda is the traditional form of Buddhism in…
…from Sipsongpanna, emphasizing the traditional Buddhist perspective amidst a predominantly Mahāyāna region, including the potential extinction of fragile manuscripts. Kitchai Urkasame contributes insights i…
Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Sunni-Shi’i Tensions
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Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Sunni-Shi’i Tensions
…nderlying 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 con…
…g tensions between Sunni governments and the Iranian regime, fears of a nuclear Iran persist in the region. Both parties seem committed to preventing direct confrontation and further division between Shi’a …
Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
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Political Dynamics and Sectarian Tensions in the Middle East
…to which the political situation in most Arab countries makes quick transitions to democracy in the region impossible. Even if the United States managed to reconcile its long- and short-term goals sufficien…
… U.S. often views them as threats. Additionally, it addresses the rise of sectarian tensions in the region, particularly following the U.S. intervention in Iraq, and the notion of a 'Shi’i Crescent' propose…
The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
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The Impact of U.S. Pressure on Egyptian Democratic Reform
…om the top were abandoned in the name of security. Well aware of the United States’ troubles in the region and the strategic leverage it gives them, rulers such as King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and Presiden…
…latter. Election outcomes highlighted the ongoing crisis in secular political frameworks across the region, contrasting with the rising influence of better-organized Islamist groups.
The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
…ideology against enemies, and occasional gentle pressure on some friends. But when elections in the region brought unpleasant (but largely predictable) results, the freedom agenda receded. Elections in Iraq…
…n values of freedom and security contrasted sharply with the realities of electoral outcomes in the region. The U.S. faced a dilemma as efforts to promote democracy often resulted in the rise of Islamist gr…
The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
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The Complex Relationship Between Syria and the United States
…er, with a more ideological new guard. The latter looked at Syria's opposition to U.S. power in the region, its alliance with Iran, its continued occupation of Lebanon, and its support for Hizbollah and mil…
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
Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Challenges of U.S. Policy in the Middle East
…t it is helpful to examine them separately at the outset. U.S. policy makers also confront a set of region-wide problems. The first is the challenge of nuclear proliferation, which is most acute in relation…
…ver the Golan Heights, complicate matters. The threat of nuclear proliferation is heightened in the region, particularly with Iran and growing interests among Arab states. Additionally, U.S. credibility is …
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
…e two critical interests of curbing terrorism and protecting the flow of oil without addressing the region’s salient political issues. Thus, the immediate tasks for the United States are: 1) finding a modus…
…ternational allies to strengthen moderate forces in Iran. The recommendations aim at establishing a regional balance of power while reducing U.S. military presence to mitigate negative repercussions in the …
Ceremony to Support 266 Temples in Southern Provinces
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Ceremony to Support 266 Temples in Southern Provinces
…inces The interminable unrests in the southern provinces have caused troubles for the monks in the region as they can no longer perform their monastic responsibilities. They lack the four requisites essent…
…r spiritual obligations. The event has been held monthly since June 2005 and will persist until the region stabilizes. More details are available at dmc.tv.