A nation must think before it acts.
Date : Sat., October 16, 2004 to Sun., October 17, 2004 Category : Butcher History Institute
As part of the War on Terrorism, the United States has launched several major initiatives intended to remake the Middle East. This has included the overthrow of Saddam and the political reconstruction of Iraq; the “Road Map” proposal for Israeli-Palestinian peace; a “forward strategy” to encourage democracy in the region; multilateral efforts to contain nuclear proliferation; and a program to encourage economic growth. All told, it is the most ambitious policy ever attempted to transform the prospects of a region sunk in a generation of economic stagnation, religious turmoil, and violent conflicts. What impact has the War on Terrorism made on the Middle East? Can we see any progress toward U.S. goals? Are we moving toward an end of conflicts and a rebirth of economic and political change, or the reverse?
A New Middle East? Conference Summary by Trudy Kuehner
Senior Fellow - Wachman Center for Civic and International Literacy
Neshaminy High School
Related Article(s):
Teaching the Middle East: A Resource for Educators (link)
Princeton University
University of Arkansas
Rutgers University
Author
Senior Fellow
City University of New York
President
Related Article(s):
A Guide to Teaching About the War on Terrorism
Ten Things Students Need To Know About the Origins of Israel and Palestine
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Venue
Gregg Conference Center
What Participants Receive:
Social studies and history teachers, curriculum supervisors and junior college faculty are invited to apply for participation in the History Institute. Forty participants will be selected to receive: