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U.S., Syria and the New Old Middle East: Confrontation or Co
Dr. Imad Moustapha has been Syria's Ambassador to the United States since March 2004. Prior to that, he was Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Damascus, and Secretary General of the Arab School on Science and Technology. He co-founded the Network of Syrian Scientists, Technologists and Innovators Abroad (NOSSTIA), and was an active consultant to international and regional organizations on science and technology policies in the Middle East. He was also a member of the Syrian team responsible for drafting reform strategies for the ministries of Culture, Education, and Higher Education.
Dr. Moustapha is a versatile writer with a long list of publications in English and Arabic. His writings cover the political scene in Washington, US policies, and book, art...
Tags: affairs, berkeley, cal, education, international, policy, public, syria, uc, ucberkeley, webcast
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Higher Education in the Middle East and the Next Generation of Arab Leaders
Google Tech Talks
May, 22 2008
ABSTRACT
Higher education is changing rapidly in the Middle East with the establishment of new U.S. campuses in the Gulf Emirates and the new King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia. And at a time when Arab opinion of U.S. policies has never been lower, the demand for U.S.-style, English-language higher education in the Middle East has never been greater. These changes are crucial to the future economic, societal and political development in the region.
Speaker: David D. Arnold, President, The American University
David Arnold became the tenth president of the American University in Cairo in September 2003.
Initiatives launched during his presidency include establishing a graduate school of business and new master's degree...
Tags: education, engedu, google, googletechtalks, talk, talks, techtalk, techtalks
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Female United States Marines in the Middle East
This photo montage is dedicated to the women of the United States Marines. Most of the pictures are in the middle east.
Tags: conservative, democrat, democratic, iraq, liberal, Marines, military, or, republican, states, terrorism, United, US, war
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Peace, Propaganda & The Promised Land {Part 1}
Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land provides a striking comparison of U.S. and international media coverage of the crisis in the Middle ... all » East, zeroing in on how structural distortions in U.S. coverage have reinforced false perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This pivotal documentary exposes how the foreign policy interests of American political elites--oil, and a need to have a secure military base in the region, among others--work in combination with Israeli public relations strategies to exercise a powerful influence over how news from the region is reported. Through the voices of scholars, media critics, peace activists, religious figures, and Middle East experts, Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land carefully analyzes and explains how--through the use of...
Tags: amv, bleach, central, colbert, Israel, jon, Lebannon, naruto, Occupation, Palestine, Peace, Propaganda, stewart, Terrorism, Terrorist
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John Hagee says God sent Katrina
John Hagee says that God sent Katrina to punish us for allowing Jewish settlers to be displaced from land that they stole after 1967
Tags: Christians, CUFI, for, Hagee, intolerant, Israel, Jewish, Jews, John, Katrina, settlers, United
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Middle East Update - Iran Test Fires Missiles (rockets) BibleOrTraditions
(RTTNews, July 8, 2008) - Iran has threatened to attack Israel and the U.S. navy in the Gulf as its first response to any attack on its nuclear sites, media reports quoting a senior aide to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday.
"The first U.S. shot on Iran would set the United States' vital interests in the world on fire," said Ali Shirazi, who is Khamenei's representative to the naval forces of the elite Revolutionary Guards. He said that Tel Aviv and the U.S. fleet in the Persian Gulf would be the targets that would be set on fire in Iran's crushing response.
(World Tribune, June 22, 2007) Iran has expanded its naval presence in the Straits of Hormuz, the passage for an estimated 40 percent of global crude oil shipments.
The U.S. Navy has determined that Iran has...
Tags: BibleOrTraditions, conflict, fired, hezbollah, iran, israel, missile, news, nuclear, test, war, weapon
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Ray McGovern on Israel, Iran and the Middle East
Interview with 27-year CIA veteran Ray McGovern on Israel, Iran and the Bush policy in the Middle East
Tags: Bush, East, Iran, Israel, Middle, Policy, U.S.
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FDR confers with Middle East Chiefs, 1945/02/21 (1945)
1) "Returning from Yalta, President Roosevelt holds three separate conferences with three heads of state. Off the entrance to the Suez Canal, King Farouk of Egypt is the first royal visitor to meet Mr. Roosevelt aboard the American cruiser. The Lion of Judah, Emperor Haile Selaisse of Ethiopia makes many friends as he becomes the next caller. Shortly after, a U.S. destroyer, its decks covered with oriental rugs, comes alongside, with King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia leaving his golden throne chair to board the Presidential cruiser. His fierce native warriors accompany him, and the last of the three Middle East Conferences is held." scenes of Bitter Lakes conference on board USS Quincy, King Farouk of Egypt is first of Middle East rulers to meet with FDR on the presidential cruiser, also Ibn...
Tags: Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Farouk, FDR, Saud, Saudi, Selaisse, Yalta
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MIR: Obama a Winner in the Middle East
The US presidential primaries are heating up. People in the Middle East are watching closely. Who are their favorites and why do they care?
Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Reports hosted by Jamal Dajani.
For more: http://linktv.org/mosaic
Tags: 2008, barack, clinton, dajani, east, elections, hillary, jamal, middle, obama, primaries, super, tuesday, us
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Mosaic: World News From The Middle East - October 11, 2007
For more episodes and other Link TV programs:
http://www.linktv.org/originalseries
"Bhutto Ignores Musharraf's Plea," Al Jazeera TV, Qatar
"EU Warns Turkey Against Invading Northern Iraq," Al Arabiya TV, UAE
"Turkey Recalls Ambassador from U.S." IRIB2 TV, Iran
"Maronite Patriarch Mediates Between Feuding Parties," Dubai TV, UAE
"Abbas Wants Permanent Borders," IBA TV, Israel
"Amnesty International Criticizes U.S. & Israel for Torture," Syria TV, Syria
"Military Recruitment in the U.S." Al Jazeera English, Qatar
"Arab Dramas Focus on History,"
Produced for Link TV by Jamal Dajani.
Tags: Abbas, Amnesty, Arab, east, International, Iraq, Islam, Israel, linktv, Maronite, middle, mosaic, Mu, Musharraf, news, Palestine, Turkey
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Live Export & Animals Australia's Middle East Investigations
Over the past 30 years Australia has exported over 150 million animals to the Middle East for slaughter, where there is no legal protection from animal cruelty. Animals Australia's five investigations in the region have consistently shown, that despite industry claims of 'improvements' in animal welfare, the cruel handling, transport and slaughter of millions of Australian Animals is widespread and routine.
This ten minute documentary takes us to seven different Middle Eastern countries and reveals the brutal truth behind live animal export.
Please help us to end this trade in misery. Visit http://www.AnimalsAustralia.org
Tags: action, animal, Bahrain, compassion, cruelty, east, Egypt, export, Joradn, Kuwait, live, middle, Oman, Qatar, sheep, UAE, welfare
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Soldier does Harry Caray
A GI impersonates Will Ferrell as "Harry Caray" at a check point. Hilarious! I love our troops.
Tags: caray, funny, harry, impersonation, Soldier
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MOSAIC: World News from the Middle East 06/09/03
The Peabody Award-winning Mosaic features selections from daily TV news programs produced by national broadcasters throughout the Middle East, translated when necessary into English. Link TV is an independent national network providing Americans a global perspective on world issues and cultures, now available in one out of four US homes. Mauritanian President Puts Down Coup (Abu Dhabi TV, UAE); Night Falls in Baghdad, Security Dangers Rise (Abu Dhabi TV, UAE); Martyr Attacks Follow Al Aqaba Summit (NBN TV, Lebanon); Nasrallah Praises Palestinian Resistance (Al Manar TV, Lebanon); U.S. Soldiers Attacked By Angry Iraqis (Al Manar TV, Lebanon); Abbas Denounces Attacks on Israeli Soldiers (Jordan TV,...
Tags: east, middle, mosaic, news, world
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Madeleine Albright - The Iraq War and Middle East Diplomacy
Complete program at: http://fora.tv/2006/05/07/Madeleine_Albright
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speaks about her views on the war in Iraq, its potential impacts on Middle East diplomacy, and possible conditions for a withdrawal.
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Madeleine Albright talks about "The Mighty and The Almighty: United States Foreign Policy and God." The former secretary of state offers a provocative and very personal look at the role of religion in America's foreign policy. She argues that understanding the place and power of religion, and knowing how best to respond to it, is essential if America is to lead successfully around the world.
Tags: bush, democracy, diplomat, fora, fora.tv, foreign, iran, iraq, policy, secretary, state, states, terror, terrorism, united, us, war, wmd
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Mosaic: World News From The Middle East - June 22, 2007
For more episodes and other Link TV programs:
http://www.linktv.org/originalseries
THIS EPISODE "What happened in Gaza?" Al Arabiya TV, UAE
"Arab League Mediates Crisis at Nahr El Bared," Future TV, Lebanon
"Arab League Fails in Lebanon," Syria TV, Syria
"U.S. Fights Al Qaeda in Iraq," Jordan TV, Jordan
"Saudi King Visits France," Dubai TV, UAE
"Media Bias in Iraqi Coverage," Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq
"Knighthood of Rushdie Angers Pakistanis," Al Jazeera English, Qatar
"Longest Serving Parliament Member," Al Arabiya TV, UAE
"Mosaic Intelligence Report: All the President's Men," Link TV, USA
Tags: arab, Bared, east, El, iran, iraq, jazeera, league, Lebanon, linktv, middle, mosaic, Nahr, pakistan, qaeda, rushdie, salman, Saudi, Syria
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The Tallest Building in the World - Burj Dubai! Middle East
I went to the Burj Dubai and filmed the construction and then again six months later.
66 to 124 floors in six months!
The Burj Dubai tower is designed to be the centerpiece of a large-scale, mixed-use development that will include 30,000 homes, nine hotels, 6 acres of parkland, 19+ residential towers, the Dubai Mall, and a large man-made lake. The complete 500 acre development will cost about $20 billion dollars (US). Once completed, the tower will cover a total of over 22 million square feet of development.
The official height of the Burj Dubai is kept secret because of international competition, but current estimates have it rising to a height in excess of 2,600 feet. Some estimate that it will be 189 floors or so - it is to be the tallest building in the world.
Recently, the...
Tags: arab, arabian, blog, building, burj, construction, dubai, east, emirates, engineering, middle, tall, tallest, tourism, travel, uae, united, video
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MOSAIC: World News from the Middle East 01/12/04
The Peabody Award-winning Mosaic features selections from daily TV news programs produced by national broadcasters throughout the Middle East, translated when necessary into English. Link TV is an independent national network providing Americans a global perspective on world issues and cultures, now available in one out of four US homes. Katsav Invites Bashar to Jerusalem (Abu Dhabi TV, UAE); U.S. Forces Kill Iraqis, Iraqi Government in Limbo over Provisional Government (Al Manar TV, Lebanon); Mortar Shells Found in Iraq from Iran-Iraq War (Al Manar TV, Lebanon); Perle Calls Syria A Problem (Al Manar TV, Lebanon); Palestinians Protest Detention of Al Manar Reporter (Al Manar TV, Lebanon); Israeli Forces...
Tags: east, middle, mosaic, news, world
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Middle East World Economic Forum 2008 - Stability Session
http://www.weforum.org/middleeast2008 19.05.2008
World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2008
Fresh Strategies for Stability?
The broader Middle East region is facing a complex landscape of insecurity in 2008, where any one of a number of linked issues could trigger a major conflict. In addition to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran are enduring epicentres of concern. The upcoming US elections may give rise to fresh strategies to secure stability in the region.
What are the key ingredients of any revised strategy to secure peace in the region in 2008 and beyond?
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt
Mohamed A. Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, United Arab Emirates
Ali Babacan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chief Negotiator of...
Tags: 2008, Alabbar, analysis, Babacan, Baird, commentary, Dahabi, Dickey, East, Economic, El, Forum, Gheit, Karzai, Middle, news, Saltanov, Sharm, Sheik, WEF, World
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History of Zionism, Israel and US Support. Prof Schleifer
History of Zionism, US support for Israel and AntiArab / Anti Islam Media Coverage. Dr Abdallah schleifer. Abdallah Schleifer, Distinguished Lecturer in Mass Communication and Director of the Adham Center for Television Journalism at AUC, is a veteran journalist who has covered the Middle East for American and Arab media for more than 20 years.
Schleifer served as NBC News radio correspondent and TV producer/reporter in the Middle East from 1970 to 1983. Initially based in Beirut, Schleifer was the NBC News Cairo bureau chief from 1974 to 1983. During that time he conducted or produced numerous television interviews with Arab and Islamic heads of state, including Egypt's President Mubarak, the late President Sadat, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, the late King Hussein of Jordan, Palestinian...
Tags: arabs, islam, israel, media, zionism
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Davos Annual Meeting 2007 - The Future of the Middle East
http://www.weforum.org 27.01.2007
The Future of the Middle East
2007 has begun with much of the Middle East facing grave challenges and multiple threats to its stability. Many of the issues are linked - Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the outlook for US foreign policy.
1) What policy shifts are required, both internally and externally to improve prospects for stabilizing and pacifying the Middle East in 2007?
2) How can the threat of spreading sectarian violence and terrorism be contained?
3) How are the issues interrelated, and how can the international community take a more integrated and strategic approach to the region?
Adil Abd al-Mahdi, Vice-President of Iraq
Abdullah Gül, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
John...
Tags: 2007, al-Mahdi, analysis, Annual, commentary, Davos, Economic, Forum, Gül, Ignatius, Kerry, Khatami, Meeting, Moussa, Nazif, news, WEF, World
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