Tag: Middle Eastern History

The text is an open letter addressed to former friends who have shifted towards extreme left views in support of the Palestinian cause, leading to the writer's disillusionment and the end of those friendships.
Jonathan Schanzer discusses the Israeli strike on Iran and its potential impact on deterrence in the Middle East, suggesting it could be a significant moment in the region's history.
The author addresses the experiences of Jewish college students, highlighting both positive and negative aspects.
In this interview, Prof. On Barak from Tel Aviv University discusses his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonization."
The article argues that the commonly-held belief that Israel was created as a result of neocolonialist American imperialism is false.
Noa Shusterman and Adam Basciano of IPF discuss the Balfour Declaration's significance with British history teacher Michael Davies, focusing on its impact on modern British society and the challenges of teaching this controversial topic in schools.
Dr. Avner Wishnitzer examines the clash of tradition and modernity in 19th century Turkey through the adoption of standardized time in his book "Reading Clocks Alla Turca: Time and Society in the Late Ottoman Empire."
The text discusses the emergence of elites in early 20th-century Saudi Arabia, highlighting the ultraconservative nature of the society, characterized by a clear hierarchy and coercive leadership.
In "Crossing Mandelbaum Gate," Kai Bird reflects on his childhood spent in the Middle East, mainly in Jerusalem, Beirut, and Saudi Arabia, due to his father's diplomatic service.