Should international organizations be involved in reforming the security sectors of post-conflict countries? Key SSR activities in Palestine are a) Armed forces reform b) Police reform c) Ministry of interior reform d) Justice sector and development program Key challenges a) Regional instability b) Lack of balance between operational effectiveness and oversight and governance c) Insufficient investment in Justice reform d) The existence of non- state armed groups
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Lebanon’s eastern borders meet with Syria‚ an Arabic country theoretically considered a strategic ally against the Zionist state located south of Lebanon: Israel. The Israeli-Arab conflict began in 1948 with the conquest of the land of Palestine by the Zionist movement. Almost thirty years later‚ Lebanon was struck by a long series of "earthquakes" that rendered the country a fragmented entity held together by a thin matrix. In precisely 1975‚ the tensions that had been building up as a result of
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soldiers’ boots down the road. Israeli citizens run in horror from a Palestinian terror attack. These are the scenes one may see on a visit to the contested Israeli-Palestinian land. On his visit to Palestine in the late 90s‚ Joe Sacco recorded many scenes such as these for his future comic book‚ Palestine. In his comic book‚ Sacco painted a vivid picture of everyday life in a very divided land. He makes it clear that a solution must be reached in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. This raises the question-
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Israel-Palestine conflict was simple to solve at first but international powers (USA‚ Britain‚ Germany and France) have made it complex due to their interests in middle-east. Israel is now not in a mood to solve it or talk about another state due to continuous illegal backing by US. Israel war crimes are countless and increasing day by day. America is keeping Israel for its interest but now Jewish lobby has become so strong in US‚ Israel has become unlimited liability on America. According to different
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moved to Cairo‚ before the birth of his son . He spent much of his childhood travelling back and forth from Cairo to Jerusalem‚ visiting relatives. Saïd said that in his childhood he lived “between worlds” — like Cairo (Egypt) and in Jerusalem (Palestine). Here are some of his words from this period of life: "I was an uncomfortably anomalous student all through my early years: a Palestinian going to school in Egypt‚ with an English first name‚ an American passport‚ and no certain identity at
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Damning new evidence of Israel’s abuse of Arab children has emerged‚ adding another tier to the stack of human-rights violations committed over the past six weeks of violence. It comes amid deepening controversy surrounding the visit to the region of Mary Robinson‚ the UN Commissioner for Human Rights‚ whom Israel’s Foreign Minister has refused to meet to discuss accusations of excessive force. A report by Amnesty International released last week‚ but barely publicised‚ describes how Arab teenagers
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The Ongoing Conflict of Israel and Palestine > “And now Israel‚ what does the Lord your God require from you‚ but to fear the Lord your God‚ to walk in all His ways and love Him‚ and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul‚ says Deuteronomy 10:12] (Zangwill Israel‚ 1999-2006). Also per I Lift My Eyes Ministry “Isaiah 49:7‚ the LORD says— the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel— to him who was despised and abhorred by the nation‚ to the servant of rulers: "Kings
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Many times when these exiled Palestinians are so drawn away from Palestine and the land‚ they start feeling a sense of guilt and it can be argued that this guilt is seen in Kanazi as he writes “I asked the question quietly as my relatives suffered fighting oppression in Mideast countries” (line 26-28). A part of the Palestinian
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Megan Ashley Garza 10/1/12 Gospel and Acts/RELS2350-03 Professor Jason Lamoreaux Honor and Shame in the Time of Palestine In first century Palestine‚ honor and shame were important to social elites because the two values defined the status within the communities. Honor is an important status because it is what separates the higher classes from the lower classes. Shame is the opposite of honor because it can lower
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Pakistan Mate selection process Mate selection in Pakistan largely depends on whether your family comes from a rural area‚ or an urban area (Malik‚ 2006). In rural and tribal areas‚ individuals who are not married are not allowed to meet and take up relations at free will (Malik‚ 2006). Also‚ any contact with the opposite sex is looked upon unfavorably in these areas of Pakistan (Malik‚ 2006). In small towns or villages‚ women or elder relatives look for partners for young people and the most
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