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Us Army War College: Where Oil and Water Do Mix
Read about the environmental scarcity linked to domestic political unrest and the crisis of domestic political legitimacy that could result in conflict. Also find out how these crises of domestic political legitimacy may result in both...
Other
Harper College: North Africa/ Sw Asia Map Tutorial
Quiz yourself on the physical geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa by using this tutorial to Check your knowledge of landforms, bodies of water, and rivers in this area of the world.
PBS
Pbs: Over a Barrel
This site focuses on the importance of the concentration of oil in the Middle East to world politics. Read the backgrounder by Charles Krause before reading this transcript of Online Newshour.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Israel
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Iraq
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Iraq. Includes a map of this Asian country that pinpoints its location in the Middle East.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Middle East
Overview of the Middle East covers topics such as history, geography, demographics, and countries.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Syrian Arab Republic
Features a description and history of the Syrian Arab Republic with links to information on its geography, symbols, flags, and more.
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Nagorno Karabakh
A brief BBC profile of Nagorno - Karabakh and the conflict over it between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Also provides links to related topics.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Israel
Features an overview of the history of Israel from 750 BC to modern times. By clicking on any tab above the maps you can learn about topics such as flags, geography, travel, and more.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Israel
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Israel. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Other
Jcpa: A Commodity in Scarcity: Politics of Water in the Middle East
This essay from 1994 discusses the issue of water scarcity in the Middle East. It describes the problem and proposes solutions.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Palestine
Great reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle East nation of Palestine. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, tourism, economy, and government. There are...
Other
Owl & Mouse Educational Software: Middle East Map Puzzle
This site has a puzzle of the countries of the Middle East that you can play online.
Middle East Policy Council
Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast
TeachMideast, a comprehensive instructional portal home to a variety of resources on the Middle East and Islam, considers this region of the world from seven thematic perspectives: stereotypes, geography, history, language, religion,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Lebanon
The BBC discusses the country of Lebanon which is at the center of much of the conflict in the Middle East. Gives an overview of its history, talks about its leadership, provides a timeline of key events, and links to other key stories.
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Golan Heights Profile
Provides historical background on the Golan Heights with emphasis on the conflict between Syria and Israel. Includes a map and links to recent news articles. Updated January 2008.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Syria
The BBC gives a factual overview of the Middle Eastern country of Syria. Features an audio of the national anthem, a timeline of key events, and links to other related sites.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis vs. Palestinians
A lesson plan that describes the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Discussion questions and background information are given to help students begin informed discussion about the conflict. (2008)
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis & Palestinians
Case studies that provide information about the conflict in Israel between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Encourages learners to debate and discuss the conflict and try to come up with a solution to the problem. (2011)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Africa/middle East
Learn about the different cultures that make up Africa and the Middle East. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Israel
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...