The Middle East was left in turmoil after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War 1 and its eventual dissolution in 1922‚ initiated by the Allies. The Ottoman Empire was a multinational‚ multilingual empire and the official state Dīn of the empire was Sunni Islam‚ although there was a hegemonic power of Muslim control over the non-Muslim population‚ non-Muslim communities in the Ottoman Empire had been granted state recognition and protection in the Islamic tradition. With the Empires
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The Causes of Unrest in the Middle East The causes of unrest in the Middle East are historical‚ religious‚ economic and geo-political. Ancient history and ancient civilizations can serve as a framework for understanding some of the existing enmity. For example‚ the Persians (Iranians) and the Babylonians (Iraqis) have been fighting for more than 3‚000 years. However‚ the current unrest in the Middle East is the result of Western ethno-centrism and colonialism (covert and overt)‚ combined with
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American Involvement in the Middle East “A man can fail many times‚ but he isn ’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.” – John Burroughs We as citizens in the United States are‚ for the most part‚ familiar with the U.S. intervention in the Middle East. However‚ if you were to ask random citizens why we are there in the first place‚ you will get a few different answers. So why are we there? The Bush (W) administration claimed it was to fight terror‚ or‚ in Iraq’s case‚ to confiscate
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Fresh water is very important to the Middle East‚ whatever the form of it is. It helps to keep farm lands fertile. If the land in not "naturally" fertile‚ it helps so farmers may irrigate their crops. Rivers are one vital source of freshwater‚ along with rainfall‚ and ground water. Rivers are a vital resource ot the Middle East. The Nile River forms a narrow‚ fertile‚ strip that runs through the Sahara Desert. This is important‚ because the desert is so hot and dry‚ the river provides a source
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social changes that occurs during the Middle East between 8000-500 BCE is the agriculture begins to emerge and alter the way of life in that time. However even though that there are major changes socially‚ like the classes‚ and politically‚ like priest becoming leaders‚ is the demographic way of life. The demographic changes occur between 8000-500 BCE‚ and the beginning of the distinct culture starts to emerge in the Middle East. In 8000 BCE the Middle East was starting to have nomads settle. The
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The “Cold War” of the Middle East By: Siddhartha Ariga Our Position: Israel should take all necessary measures to defend itself against Iran’s dangerous nuclear program‚ which includes military action. Staff Vote For: 8 Against: 15 Nuclear weapons: these are tools capable of massive destruction and death. If the wrong people obtain such weaponry‚ it could lead to catastrophic consequences worldwide. As of right now‚ Iran is developing weapons grade uranium. The Prime Minister of Israel‚
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Religion and Women in the Middle East Religion goes hand in hand with culture‚ and in the Muslim countries this is very apparent. The cultural importance of men over women may have stemmed from religion‚ however it was further recognized when imperialist countries introduced capitalism and class divides. “Islam must combat the wrenching impact of alien forces whose influence in economic‚ political‚ and cultural permutations continues to prevail” (Stowasser 1994‚ 5). Now‚ instead of an agrarian
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We all know that men and women are equal‚ right? In Europe’s Middle East‚ many people disagree. This opinion‚ though‚ so obviously wrong in my eyes‚ is affecting the lives of women all over the world every day. Whether through not having the right to pass on citizenship‚ going to school every day with the risk of having acid thrown in their face‚ or living with the fear that one day they will not have a ride to work‚ women all over the world are suffering most merely because of their gender. Despite
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Contents Page Geopolitical problems in Middle East and Northern Africa 3 Unresolved Euro Debt Crisis 6 Unknown Impact of the Japan’s Tsunami and Earthquake 8 Reference 10 Geopolitical problems in Middle East and Northern Africa There are many ways in which geopolitical problems the Middle East and Northern Africa would affect Malaysia. An example of a geopolitical problem in the Middle East would be the 2003 Iraq Crisis. This crisis
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Vaughn Phillips Mrs. Ring AP World 3/1/15 CCOT Migrations: 1700-1900 Many things changed and also remained constant during the time period between 1700-1900. These changes were the long-distance migration patterns‚ diversity of the new immigrants‚ and indentured servitude becoming the main way work was conducted. Although there was a lot of change‚ there were however things that stayed consistent such as who migrated and their motivation for migrating. Such migrations occurred from eastern regions
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