An Introduction to the Middle East
Understand the basics of the Middle East quickly and objectively: Geography, people, demographics, politics, and history before and after Islam, with emphasis on demystifying the region, eliminating stereotypes, and providing illuminating context for issues of the day.
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What You Need to Know About the Wailing Wall or Western Wall
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Text of 1949 UN Resolution Calling for Referendum on Kashmir
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What Are Ziggurats and How Were They Built?
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The Quraysh Tribe of Mecca
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Defining the Arab World and the Middle East
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Kashmir History and Background
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Leaders of the Middle East: A Photo Gallery
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The Sinai Peninsula From Ancient Times to Today
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What Is the Middle East?
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: Profile
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Sunni Versus Shiite Conflict Explained
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Understanding the Barbary Pirates
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The Difference Between Alawites and Sunnis in Syria