After looking at this map, I'm curious as to why South Asian and Middle Eastern countries are vastly underrepresented in the Olympic games. What exactly are the economic, political, religious, or cultural factors that play into this?
posted on Aug 18, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for an online video that I've seen within the last couple of years of a one man show by a British comedian that covered the reasons why America invaded Iraq and the history leading up to it. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 4 answers

As a student of international relations, I'm trying to acquire a broad understanding of Islam and Middle-Eastern culture. I'm looking for a few books to read in my spare time that touch on these subjects. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 14 answers

Have any well-known Middle East scholars come out in favor of uniting Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank into one multi-ethnic, secular state, with the goal of making all residents equal citizens?
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Where can I find good online maps of the Middle East with the country and place names in Hebrew? Something like this one here. I can't read or write Hebrew, so I'm (apparently) hampered in tracking something down. Making an English language search and then trawling through 20 pages of google images at google.co.il turned up nothing. Alternatively, where can I buy such a map in London?
posted on Sep 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I am hopeful of being offered a job in software development in a construction company in Bahrain. I have a final interview tomorrow. I am a B.E.(Computer) with 7 year experience in various software projects, currently working in a US-based software MNC in Bangalore, India. Help me evaluate this job in terms of what salary package I can expect (or rather negotiate for) and other general Hows-n-Whats about (cost of) living in Bahrain. [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2007 - 0 answers

Any fun and exciting tips on visiting Bahrain? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 1 answers

Has any historically "Third World" country other than the Asian Tigers managed to approach "First World" standards of Quality of Life? Any nations poised for improvement in living standards that might put them there? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 23 answers

IsraelTravelFilter. First trip overseas, too. [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 16 answers

Are these statistics disputed? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm looking for great blogs about the Middle East and the Maghreb. I would like viewpoints from all over but am especially interested in Morocco and Lebanon. I would prefer intelligently written/academic material about the region.
posted on Jul 7, 2006 - 8 answers

How can I best position myself in my PhD program to get a job overseas when I complete my dissertation? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2006 - 15 answers

What are some sources for audio recordings of everyday Iraqis speaking -- telling their stories, talking about their experience of the war and occupation, or talking about their feelings on any subject? I know about the excellent War News Radio site; I'm looking for more sites like that. I'm equally happy to find voices speaking in English or in Arabic. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2006 - 3 answers

Looking for a job in Dubai (for a friend). Does anybody know of any good companies with operations in Dubai or Qatar for internship or full-time work in public relations (or marketing, investor relations, event management etc...) [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2006 - 9 answers

I'd like to find a map of languages spoken in the Middle East. At least the major languages: Arabic, Farsi, etc. Anyone got better google-fu skills than me?
posted on Jan 19, 2006 - 5 answers

Ariel Sharon's out, as of tonight. What happens now in Israel?
posted on Jan 4, 2006 - 23 answers

On the eve of Sir Ridley Scott's new Crusader epic Kingdom of Heaven I'm looking for an introductory history of the Crusades. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2005 - 16 answers

I used to be a freelance reporter and won an award for this work, but haven't written much in about 2 years. Very recently, a casual conversation spun into the opportunity to interview a big name in recent Middle Eastern affairs. I would like to get the interview a home before the Palestinian elections in a progressive online or print venue. Given this context, which venues are most amenable to cold contact, and by what methods of contact?
posted on Jan 4, 2005 - 11 answers