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

Sept. 11, the U.S. and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

6 Whose War Is This?—Patrick J. Buchanan

7 Terrorism and Religion—Paul Findley

9 Sharon Dooms Israel—and Perhaps the United States—to Endless War—Rachelle Marshall

11 Affairs of State: After the Sept. 11 Fall: No New Policy on Peace—Eugene Bird

12 Why? Four Views on U.S. Foreign Policy—Derrick Z. Jackson, BBC News Service, Afif Safieh, Andrew I. Killgore

15 Settler Assaults Guest of Hebron Peacemaker Team—Bonnie Gehweiler

16 How Did Palestinians React to the Attacks on the U.S.? Two Views—Sandra Olewine, Ray Hanania

18 The Double Tragedy: A Palestinian’s Point of View—Samah Jabr With Betsy Mayfield

19 The Need for Re-examination—Mohamed Hakki

22 In the Wake of 9-11, President Bush, Muslim Leaders Work to Protect Muslim Americans—Delinda C. Hanley

24 Congress Suspends Arab-Bashing, Condemns Violence Against American Arabs, Muslims, South Asians—Shirl McArthur

26 “If It Walks Like a Duck…”: The Racism of Zionism—Donald Neff

27 South Africa’s Apartheid Experience Informs Israel-Palestine Discussion at Durban Racism Conference—Ian Williams

50 Portrait of a City: Chicago-Area Muslims and Arab Americans Face Backlash, Expressions of Solidarity—Kristin Szremski, Roxane Assaf

55 One Family’s Story: Feeling Like the Enemy Within—Teresa Watanabe

SPECIAL REPORTS

21 Secret Evidence Foe David Bonior to Step Down as House Whip to Run for Michigan Governor—Shirl McArthur and Andrew I. Killgore

29 Pakistan Crucial to Handling of Taliban—M.M. Ali

31 Turkey Plays Big Brother to Azerbaijan in Opening Skirmishes Over Control of Caspian Resources—Jon Gorvett

33 The Far East: Shock at Terrorist Attacks in U.S.—John Gee

36 U.N. Acts With Its Heart Following Sept. 11 Attacks on U.S.—Ian Williams

47 European Press: “Apocalypse,” “Who? Why?” “A Declaration of War”: European Press Responds to Sept. 11 Attacks—Lucy Jones

57 In Memoriam: Dr. Francis (Frank) Maria (1913-2001)—Andrew I. Killgore

DEPARTMENTS

3 Letters to the Editor

38 Issues in the News—Compiled by Nizar Wattad and Zainab Cheema

43 Other People’s Mail

52 Northwest News: Portland Peace Coalition Responds to Anti-Arab Threats, Hysteria in Wake of Terrorist Attacks—Elaine Kelley

53 Canada Calling: Muslims and Arabs in Canada Feel Racist Backlash After Terrorist Attacks—Faisal Kutty

59 Southern California Chronicle: Muslims, Arab Americans Call for Calm in Aftermath of Sept. 11 Catastrophe—Pat and Samir Twair

63 Northern California Chronicle: Former Indian Ambassador Urges Understanding, Not Condemnation, of Islam—Elaine Pasquini

66 ISLAM IN AMERICA: U.S. Under Attack: Implications for Muslims Everywhere—Dr. Muqtedar Khan

67 Christianity and the Middle East: International Christian Support Network Succeeds in Forcing Israeli Occupiers From Beit Jala Church—Fred Strickert

71 Israel and Judaism: Israel’s Real Friends Are Not Those Who Support Its Policy of Assassination and Continued Occupation—Allan C. Brownfeld

84 Muslim-American Activism: ISNA’s 2001 Convention Celebrates Strength Through Diversity

88 ARAB-AMERICAN ACTIVISM: Bombing, Discrimination Hot Topics at AAI Virginia Candidates’ Night

90 HUMAN RIGHTS: Kissinger Hypocrisy Protested

91 COLLEGE CAMPUS ACTIVISM: University of Virginia Teach-In

93 WAGING PEACE: Three Women of Jerusalem

98 DIPLOMATIC DOINGS: Former Cypriot President Vassiliou Addresses European Institute

101 Facts for Your Files: August 2001 Chronology of U.S.-Middle East Relations—Compiled by Sara Powell

104 Book REVIEW: Gats of Cairo: Egypt’s Enduring Legacy—Reviewed by Pat McDonnell Twair

111 Bulletin Board

114 Publishers’ Page

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