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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
…ow integral to critical U.S. interests, namely, Iraq, Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation, energy security, terrorism, and Arab–Israeli peace. No matter how unpalatable the behavior of the Iranian regime, r…
This text argues that U.S. policies in the Middle East must shift to address underlying political issues to effectively curb terrorism and ensure oil flow. It outlines critical tasks for U.S. engageme
Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
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Challenges of Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
…matter how carefully future policies are shaped, conflicts will inevitably arise between short-term security interests and long-term democratization. It would help if U.S. policy makers were franker—and more …
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
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
…manage to pass Bang-Eetan without being robbed or killed. Usually they would travel in a convoy for security. That day, Sodh’s was the only boat in sight. Upon reaching this narrow stretch, the fear of death …
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ
The Importance of Pure Giving
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The Importance of Pure Giving
…appiness Light | good eyesight Shelter | everything Permanent property | long life, strength, security of personal property Timely gift | wishes will come through Forgiving, giving life | long life …
The act of giving is enhanced by the purity of the giver. By adhering to the Five Precepts, one can achieve greater merit through donations. In today's world, balancing financial stability with the de
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
…aced the harsh truth of mortality shortly after. This text illustrates how ignorance leads to false security in life and highlights the importance of understanding the inevitability of death. It reflects on t…