Islamism and the Future of the Christians of the Middle East (Hoover Institution Press Publication)

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This is a sobering account of the ordeal of Christian Arabs of the Middle East in this era of Islamist radicalism. Although those Christians are leaving their homelands in record numbers, the author laments, the powers of the West have shown little interest in their fate.

Joshua Teitelbaum evaluates Saudi foreign policy in the Persian Gulf and in the Arab-Israeli peace process and provides a shrewd assessment of the Saudi-U. He debunks the traditional view of Saudi foreign policy that emphasizes the Saudi concern with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and explains how the true concern of Arabia's rulers is the ideological battle that has been opened up by Iran's push into Arab affairs. Friedman discusses a government system that is no longer controlled by "we, the people.

Malik, Habib C. 1954-

With field notes accumulated in a Syrian environment not generally hospitable to research and inquiry, Nibras Kazimi provides a unique view of the Syrian regime and its base at home, filling a void in our understanding of the intelligence barons and soldiers who run that country. He offers a look at the tactical, propagandists and strategic ingredients required, in jihadist eyes, for a successful jihad—and whether those ingredients are available in Syria.

Connect with Hoover About Hoover. All essays 10 , Federalism 1 , Islamism 4 , Philosophy 1.

Israel and the Arab Turmoil. Reflections on the Revolution in Egypt. The Consequences of Syria. The Struggle for Mastery in the Fertile Crescent. The Weaver's Lost Art. The Ideological Struggle for Pakistan. Islamism and the Future of the Christians of the Middle East.

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Saudi Arabia and the New Strategic Landscape. Why Government Is the Problem. Thomas Sowell This essay unscrambles gross misconceptions that have made rational debates about tax policies virtually impossible for decades.

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James Bond Stockdale When physical disability from combat wounds brought about Jim Stockdale's early retirement from military life, he had the distinction of being the only three-star officer in the history of the navy to wear both aviator wings and the Congressional Medal of Honor. Israel and the Arab Turmoil Author: Reflections on the Revolution in Egypt Author: The Consequences of Syria Author: Paperback , 66 pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Islamism and the Future of the Christians of the Middle East , please sign up.

Islamism and the Future of the Christians of the Middle East

Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Apr 06, Jessi rated it really liked it Shelves: I read this rather quickly, mostly because I couldn't put it down and outside of the notes and author bio it was only 59 pages.

However, this short book is very informative about the suppression of Christians in the Middle East. It is an interesting look at what has happened and is currently happening that we in the West do not hear about but I really wish we did. Jul 12, Yvonne rated it it was amazing. Must read for anyone wanting to understand the Christians in the Middle East. Not all Christians are equal. Understanding why the Maronites cannot be lumped in with other Christians like the Copts was an eye opener for me.

Learning the difference between dhimmi and free and the role they play or are played upon in their respective countries made sense once Dr. Malik laid it out. Michael rated it it was ok Mar 07, Emily added it May 05, Lizanne Whitlow added it Jun 19, Terissa added it Apr 24,

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