The Status of Human Rights in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
- Obvious human rights' violations are led by Israelis, especially since the beginning of the second Intifada
- The international community is also committed in the issue - between condamnation and complicity
As Ilan Pelec warned in the Preface of his book, Human Rights in the West Bank and Gaza, Legacy and Politics (p.12), the question of human rights in the West Bank and Gaza Strip remains a controversial one, and a balanced analysis is hard to conduct. The two camps, Pro-Israeli and Pro-Palestinian, are strongly opposed to each other, defending their viewpoints without concessions. The author acknowledges that "it is well known that objectivity in the social sciences is elusive and never completely achievable.? To avoid controversy, Pelec even explains that among all the nominations used to refer to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, he's choosing to refer to them as "the territories?, which is, according to him, the expression with the fewer connotations.
The case of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
«Introduction. The political, economic and social dilemma facing the Palestinian refugees. The demographical challenges. Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. The idea of permanent settlement. The housing situation in the refugee camps. Israel's official stance towards the Palestinian refugees. The...»
«Refugee situations across the world have been characterized by three different outcomes: return to the country of origin, assimilation in the host country or resettlement into a third country. All of the above have proven unrealistic options for the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. This less...»
The PLO: Still a threat?
«Introduction.. 2000 and after.. Enter Hamas.. Threat assessment/ risk assessment.. Conclusions..»
«When the historic "Gaza and Jericho" first agreement was signed in September 1993 at the White House in Washington, D. C., in the presence of Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Rabin and President Clinton, uproar and discontent were exhibited by all...»
The first Macedonian War, flawed alliances and mistakes
«Introduction. Macedonian War. The treaty between Philip and Hannibal. Macedonia and Carthage. Conclusion.»
«The first Macedonian War between Philip V of Macedon and the Roman Republic took place between 214 - 205 BC. This war was one of three that led to the division and the eventual end of Macedonia. Prior to the beginning of any known physical conflict between the nations of Rome and Macedonia, an...»
Turkmenistan and benefits for the US
«Introduction. History of Turkmenistan. Present day Turkmenistan. Western criticism. American benefits. Conclusion.»
«Turkmenistan is a country full of promises and potential for a brighter future to the world. Throughout history, the country of Turkmenistan has provided an abundance of archeological finds as well as an advance dwelling civilization. This civilization has been through many epochs and advancements...»