Israeli and Palestinian Conflict 1947- 1987
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This informative and concisely written 9 page paper looks at the history surrounding the State of Israel and its conflict with the Palestinians as well as its' Arab neighbours. The origins of the State of Israel are briefly considered with the paper concentrating on the period between 1947 and 1987. This includes The United Nations partition plan; the Six Day War; the formation of the Palestinian Liberation Army; the Cairo agreement; the Yom Kippur War; the role President Sadat of Egypt; President Carter and the Camp David Accords and the 1987 intiffada. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEisrael.wps

Israeli and Palestinian Peace Process
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This 5 page report discusses the relationship between Israel and the Palestinians. There are those who believe that peace simply is not an option in the region. Optimism about the Middle Eastern peace process has led to strong hopes that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may be settled in a nonviolent manner. Clearly, that has not yet occurred. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWispale.rtf

Economics of the Palestinian Liberation Organization/Palestinian Authority and Foreign Policy:
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This 6 page report discusses the economic aspects that have determined and continue to determine the shape and scope of the Palestinian Authority’s development of foreign policy. Economic and financial measures intended to boost the country's ailing economy must be considered as an essential element of the overall foreign policy decisions made by the Palestinian Authority. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWecoPLO.rtf

Israel: A History of Conflict
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A 9 page overview of Israeli history from the UN partition plan of 1947 through today. Discusses such significant events and policies as Israel's law of return, the Six Day War; The involvement of the PLO, the Yom Kippur war, the 1987 intiffada, and peace negotiations led by President Sadat of Egypt, Henry Kissinger, and U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the Camp David accords. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPisrae2.wps

Arafat's Role in Promoting Peace
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This 12 page paper takes a look at PLO leader Yasser Arafat's role in promoting peace. The main point is that Arafat must take control of radical factions in order for agreements to have a chance at working. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Arafpeac.wps

The P.L.O. / A Comprehensive Examination
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This 4 page research essay explores the ideologies of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) since its inception in 1964. Acts which support their ideology are reported along with the different factions that have come to rise during the years. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Plo.wps

Saddam Hussein, not to be rewritten
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As such, Hussein was a lunatic operating on the world stage as the next heir to the Ottoman Empire looking to take over the world. His concept of world dominance was culled from history, but he wanted a world of billions whose lives are lived out for the benefit of a very small group of people calling themselves a nation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvHussen.rtf
Filename: jvHussen.rtf

Hostile Intent - Operation Earnest Will
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A 5-page paper that examines the 1987 U.S. naval military operation coded Operation Earnest Will, an operation designed to assist Kuwaiti oil tankers across the war-torn Persian Gulf under the protection of the American flag. Discussed are the United States' security interests in the Persian Gulf, the reasons it was felt these interests were put at risk by Kuwaiti difficulties in the area, and the accomplishments and shortcomings of Operation Earnest Will. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCIntent.doc

Zionism, Roots and Legacy
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A 7 page research paper focusing on the underlying reasons behind the Zionist movement during the mid-1800s, including nationalism, socialism and utopianism. The writer also looks at the legacy of Zionism in terms of ongoing conflict in Israel. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Cnzionim.wps

The Contribution of the Helicopter to Modern Warfare
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This 5 page paper considers the role which the helicopter plays in modern warfare. The roles of the Army and the Airforce are considered, and the Vietnam War and The Gulf War are used as examples. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEhelwar.wps

OIL AND THE MID-EAST
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This 5-page paper analyzes the importance of oil as a "weapon" and controlling influence among Arab states. The essay touches upon the effect of events such as the Yom Kippur War and the Iran hostage takeover of the U.S. Embassy on world oil prices, and discusses OPEC's role in controlling oil, supply and demand. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MToilmid.rtf

Edal Adnan's 'Sitt Marie Rose'
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A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Sitt Marie Rose,' by Edel Adnan. This story is a fictional story based on a real event that took place in Lebanon years ago. A woman was tortured by Christian militiamen and eventually killed. In evaluating this book we examine pages 65-76. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Sittrose1.rtf