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Amid the overwhelming popular enthusiasm and unprecedented media coverage in the Arab world that accompanied the 2008 U.S. presidential elections, the Carnegie Middle East Center provided an open forum for distinguished Arab observers to share their thoughts on future American policies in the Middle East.
Obama’s Middle East Policy: What the Arab World Expects, features the different concerns and agendas of writers from a range of countries, disciplines, and backgrounds, including Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
The writings explore America’s image in the region; the critical security issues facing the Middle East: Iraq, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions; the social significance of Obama’s election; political reform; and Islamist movements.
Social Significance of Obama's Election:
Top Priorities for the Middle East:
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:
Iraq, Iran, and Gulf Security:
Islamist Movements:
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