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TABLET, the International Affairs Journal of George Mason University Fall 2011
by Colleen Yeskovich (Editor), Thomas Sullivan (Editor), Alec Simantov (Editor), Melissa Klocinski (Editor), Oriane Boudinot
Colleen Yeskovich
TABLET, the International Affairs Journal of George Mason University Fall 2011
by Colleen Yeskovich (Editor), Thomas Sullivan (Editor), Alec Simantov (Editor), Melissa Klocinski (Editor), Oriane Boudinot
Colleen Yeskovich
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EDITOR’S FOREWARD
It has been about eleven months since Mohamed Bouazizi of Tunisia set himself on fire leading to the fall of the Ben Ali regime, and nine months since Egypt’s longtime president Hosni Mubarak was also forced from power after a popular uprising. This year the world’s most profound changes have almost certainly occurred in the Middle East. Since these historic events, the region has experienced even greater upheaval; most notably in Syria, Bahrain, and Libya. As this issue goes to print, the death of Muammar Gadhafi has brought to an end a four decade reign of terror in a devastated Libya. Decades from now, the ‘Arab Spring’ of 2011 might be identified as the year the region finally freed itself from the shackles of authoritarianism. Perhaps fittingly, the main topic of this issue is about development and reformation in the broader Middle East.
Published in this issue are two pieces addressing the political and humanitarian crisis in Somalia, a war-torn nation which has suffered a severe famine this year. Hibak Kalfan, the co-founder and President of The African Future, a nonprofit organization focusing on educational and health care initiatives in Somalia, discusses delivering aid to regions in a failed state controlled by the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. Sheridan Gunderson, discusses the the rise of Al-Shabab in Somalia and its implications for American foreign policy.
Many protesters and observers throughout the Arab Spring have lamented the dearth of economic opportunities available, particularly for educated young adults. This issue of TABLET includes two articles on this subject. One of the articles focuses on corruption, institutional strength, and development across the Arab world; the other focuses specifically on the development of the private sector of Morocco. Mehrunisa Qayyum analyzes the post-colonial development experiences of Arab countries following decolonization, categorizing each former colony by the power which colonized them, and the nature of the colonization. Although Morocco has not seen an uprising on the scale of Egypt, Tunisia, or Libya, the country did experience popular protests earlier this year which led the King to propose a new constitution limiting his own powers. Part of the reason for the protests could be explained by the nature of private sector development which, according to Samia Errazzouki, has been focused heavily toward those with political connections to the monarchy.
Two articles by Fareeha Khan examine rather different issues related to the region. The first discusses political Islam in Egypt, and the rise of the moderate al-Wasat Party, which broke away from the Muslim Brotherhood. The second is about the continuing environmental impact of Jewish settlements built by Israel in the West Bank.
There is one remaining article focused on the Middle East, although not analyzing any particular country itself. Whether one agrees with his conclusions or not, Edward Said’s work has greatly changed the way that the Middle East is studied by outside observers. Nonetheless, Orientalist biases remain, writes Heather M. Brown, and their effect on American foreign policy was perhaps reinforced following the attacks of September 11th, 2001.
The remaining articles depart from the focus on the Middle East, and chronicle other developments in areas of interest worldwide. President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has been the subject of recent media attention regarding his health, as he recently underwent medical treatment in Cuba for an allegedly malignant tumor. According to Casey Cagley, the polarized views of Chavez have contributed to a lack of actual understanding of his policies and the motivations behind them. He also sheds light on the symbolism behind the leader’s frequently stated admiration for Simon Bolivar and its role in the relationship between the leader and the people on Venezuela today.
Many observers will note that both today and throughout history, there have been many degradations of the rights of women and many degradations of the environment. Melissa Schwartz writes that both of these have been subjugated as a result of dualism, a concept in which a dominant group seeks to distinguish itself from lesser groups. She outlines eco-feminist arguments which state that environmental degradation and discrimination against women are in fact the result of patriarchal, dualist assumptions.
Gordon Day writes about the problems Ghana has experienced with “e-waste,” or electronic trash created by first-world consumotion that has frequently and increasingly been deposited in developing nations to their ecological detriment. Finally, William B. O’Reilly delves into a historical analysis of US policy toward German reunification during the last days of the Cold War...
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It has been about eleven months since Mohamed Bouazizi of Tunisia set himself on fire leading to the fall of the Ben Ali regime, and nine months since Egypt’s longtime president Hosni Mubarak was also forced from power after a popular uprising. This year the world’s most profound changes have almost certainly occurred in the Middle East. Since these historic events, the region has experienced even greater upheaval; most notably in Syria, Bahrain, and Libya. As this issue goes to print, the death of Muammar Gadhafi has brought to an end a four decade reign of terror in a devastated Libya. Decades from now, the ‘Arab Spring’ of 2011 might be identified as the year the region finally freed itself from the shackles of authoritarianism. Perhaps fittingly, the main topic of this issue is about development and reformation in the broader Middle East.
Published in this issue are two pieces addressing the political and humanitarian crisis in Somalia, a war-torn nation which has suffered a severe famine this year. Hibak Kalfan, the co-founder and President of The African Future, a nonprofit organization focusing on educational and health care initiatives in Somalia, discusses delivering aid to regions in a failed state controlled by the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. Sheridan Gunderson, discusses the the rise of Al-Shabab in Somalia and its implications for American foreign policy.
Many protesters and observers throughout the Arab Spring have lamented the dearth of economic opportunities available, particularly for educated young adults. This issue of TABLET includes two articles on this subject. One of the articles focuses on corruption, institutional strength, and development across the Arab world; the other focuses specifically on the development of the private sector of Morocco. Mehrunisa Qayyum analyzes the post-colonial development experiences of Arab countries following decolonization, categorizing each former colony by the power which colonized them, and the nature of the colonization. Although Morocco has not seen an uprising on the scale of Egypt, Tunisia, or Libya, the country did experience popular protests earlier this year which led the King to propose a new constitution limiting his own powers. Part of the reason for the protests could be explained by the nature of private sector development which, according to Samia Errazzouki, has been focused heavily toward those with political connections to the monarchy.
Two articles by Fareeha Khan examine rather different issues related to the region. The first discusses political Islam in Egypt, and the rise of the moderate al-Wasat Party, which broke away from the Muslim Brotherhood. The second is about the continuing environmental impact of Jewish settlements built by Israel in the West Bank.
There is one remaining article focused on the Middle East, although not analyzing any particular country itself. Whether one agrees with his conclusions or not, Edward Said’s work has greatly changed the way that the Middle East is studied by outside observers. Nonetheless, Orientalist biases remain, writes Heather M. Brown, and their effect on American foreign policy was perhaps reinforced following the attacks of September 11th, 2001.
The remaining articles depart from the focus on the Middle East, and chronicle other developments in areas of interest worldwide. President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has been the subject of recent media attention regarding his health, as he recently underwent medical treatment in Cuba for an allegedly malignant tumor. According to Casey Cagley, the polarized views of Chavez have contributed to a lack of actual understanding of his policies and the motivations behind them. He also sheds light on the symbolism behind the leader’s frequently stated admiration for Simon Bolivar and its role in the relationship between the leader and the people on Venezuela today.
Many observers will note that both today and throughout history, there have been many degradations of the rights of women and many degradations of the environment. Melissa Schwartz writes that both of these have been subjugated as a result of dualism, a concept in which a dominant group seeks to distinguish itself from lesser groups. She outlines eco-feminist arguments which state that environmental degradation and discrimination against women are in fact the result of patriarchal, dualist assumptions.
Gordon Day writes about the problems Ghana has experienced with “e-waste,” or electronic trash created by first-world consumotion that has frequently and increasingly been deposited in developing nations to their ecological detriment. Finally, William B. O’Reilly delves into a historical analysis of US policy toward German reunification during the last days of the Cold War...
...To read more please purchase.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940013641488 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | International Research and Editing Society |
| Publication date: | 08/31/2011 |
| Series: | Volume 2 Issue , #1 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 4 MB |
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