Interpreting the Middle East for North Americans—
Interpreting North America for the Middle East

The U.S. and the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

6 Both Parties Now Are Waiting to Assign the Blame for Failure of the Middle East Peace Process—Richard H. Curtiss

7 While Barak Talks Peace, He Tightens Israel’s Grip on the West Bank, Hints at Further Negotiation Delays—Rachelle Marshall

9 For the Israeli Peace Movement, Barak’s Election Has Turned Into a Bittersweet Victory—Roni Krouzman

10 The Indefatigable Handmaiden to Agreements to Agree Sometime About Something Somewhere—Eugene Bird

12 How the IDF Intelligence Community Uses the Media to Manipulate Israeli Public Opinion Against Iran—Victor Ostrovsky

13 Who Won the Battles of Burger King and Walt Disney Productions?—Richard H. Curtiss

24 War, Peace, Israeli Withdrawal and Repatriation of Palestinian Refugees: Voices from South Lebanon—JoMarie Fecci

26 As Hezbollah Hastens Israeli Withdrawal It Integrates Itself Into South Lebanon’s Economic Life—JoMarie Fecci

28 The Israeli Attack on the USS Liberty, June 8, 1967, and the 32-Year Cover-up That Has Followed—James E. Akins

35 Mohammad Salah, an American Citizen, Is Facing Trial on Charges Neither He Nor His Lawyer Can See—Richard H. Curtiss

42 New Jersey Federal Judge’s Decision Hailed as Turning Point in Campaign Against Secret Evidence—Richard H. Curtiss

43 Los Angeles Court Hands Down Final Judgment in Anti-Defamation League Illegal Surveillance Case—Michael Gillespie

48 With the Christian Peacemaker Team in Hebron: Jerusalem, Mickey Mouse and His West Bank Fans—Dianne Roe

49 After High Court’s Ruling Against Torture, Will Israel Stop Breaking Its Own Laws in the Name of Security?—Sherri Muzher

54 Congress Uses Appropriations Process for Middle East Meddling—Shirl McArthur

56 Rating the Remaining Presidential Candidates on Mideast Issues—Richard H. Curtiss

57 Pro-Israel PAC Contributions to Congressional Candidates in Year 2000 Elections

Special Reports

14 Indonesia, Asia’s “Country of the Future,” Begins a New Era as a True “Working Democracy”—Richard H. Curtiss

15 “Gus Dur” Wins in Cliffhanger Indonesian Presidential Vote; Megawati Sukarnoputri Is Vice President—John Gee

16 History Repeats Itself in Both India and Pakistan—M.M. Ali

18 As Turkey Again Eyes EU Membership Requirements, Pressure Builds to Liberalize Turkish Constitution—Jon Gorvett

19 In Aftermath of Egyptian Elections, No Surprises—Andrew Hammond

20 Iran’s Charm Offensive: Economics and Realpolitik Ease President Khatami’s Re-engagement of Iran—Dr. John P. Nordin

22 An Evening With Benazir Bhutto—M.M. Ali

45 The Innocents of Iraq—Mowahid H. Shah

46 Uzbekistan Barring Students in Islamic Attire From Schools and Universities—R. Clemente Holder

50 The Media in Bosnia: Signs of Change?—Alan Heil

53 Senator John H. Chafee (1922-1999)—Richard H. Curtiss

Departments

3 Letters to the Editor

38 Issues in the News—Compiled by Delinda C. Hanley

44 United Nations Report: It’s Ostracism Time for U.S., Israel at United Nations—Ian Williams

47 Canada Calling: Canadian Media Still Biased Against Muslims—Faisal Kutty

61 People Watch: President Clinton and 700 FOBs Drop in on Oslo—Lucille Barnes

63 News From New York: Refugee Children of Ibdaa Palestinian Dance Troupe Delight New York Audiences—Jane Adas

64 Northeast News: Owner of Turkish Calligraphy Exhibit Seeks Western Understanding of Turkey’s Cultural Heritage—David P. Johnson Jr.

67 Southern California Chronicle: Religious Scholar/Writer Karen Armstrong Receives Muslim Public Affairs Council’s 1999 Media Award—Pat and Samir Twair

71 Northern California Chronicle: Khalil Jahshan Speaks on Middle East Peace at San Francisco World Affairs Council—Elaine Pasquini

76 Education: New Middle East-Centered Story Books and Histories for Schools and Holiday Gift-Giving—Betsy Barlow

78 Facts for Your Files: August, September 1999 Chronology of U.S.-Middle East Relations—Compiled by Janet McMahon

82 Muslims in America: What Is the American Muslim Perspective?—M.A. Muqtedar Khan

84 Christianity and the Middle East: Religious Leaders Urge End to Iraqi Embargo—Fred Strickert

87 Israel and Judaism: Is Israel Ready to Be Judged by Its Second-Class Treatment of Its Arab Citizens?—Allan C. Brownfeld

89 Other People’s Mail

103 Muslim-American Activism: AMA Southern California Chapters Hold Civic Education Session

107 Waging Peace: USS Liberty Veterans Honor Former Joint Chiefs Chairman

113 Human Rights: Broadcaster Examines Reform Effort in Iran

115 Christian-American Activism: Palestinian and American Christians Meet to Support Peace With Justice in the Holy Land

117 Arab-American Activism: Justice Department Lawyer Joseph Zogby Speaks at MEI

119 Diplomatic Doings: Tunisia’s First Contested Presidential Election

122 Book Reviews:

Forcing God’s Hand: Why Millions Pray for a Quick Rapture—and the Destruction of Planet Earth—Reviewed by Andrew I. Killgore

One Nation Under Israel—Reviewed by Richard H. Curtiss

125 AET Book Club Catalog

134 Bulletin Board

135 Middle East Marketplace

136 1999 AET Choir of Angels

138  Publishers’ Page

99 Index to Advertisers