Middle East

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A Guest of the Government of Iraq

A Guest of the Government of Iraq

From: From Bombs to Books

Describes the experience of a Kurdish man from Iraq who was imprisoned by the Iraqi government and the trials he experienced trying to get his family to safety. 15 $1.50 Add
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A Nakba of Olives

A Nakba of Olives

The West Bank Wall

From: Walls

This chapter focuses on the West Bank Wall, which divides Israeli and Palestinian/Arab populations and territory. Israelis have described this wall as necessary to stop terrorism and defend their … 30 $3.00 Add
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A Normal Person

A Normal Person

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, the author outlines how he became trapped in Malaysia after attempting to fly to Equador. 18 $1.80 Add
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A War against Africa

A War against Africa

AFRICOM, NATO, and Racism

From: Slouching Towards Sirte

In Chapter Four, Forte examines the role of the United States military in Africa through the role of the Africa Command (AFRICOM), the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), the work of the … 50 $5.00 Add
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Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

Chapter One examines the history of anti-semitism as a tool of the political Right. The chapter explores how the roots of anti-semitism go much farther back than Hitler, but trace their roots … 14 $1.40 Add
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Beginnings

Beginnings

From: From Bombs to Books

A profile of Elaha Anwary, an Afghan refugee, who won the Grade 7 public speaking competition for her BC school by sharing her story. 5 $0.50 Add
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Between the Camel and the Range Rover

Between the Camel and the Range Rover

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, Al Kontar describes his inner conflict as he observed the deepening conflict in Syria from the United Arab Emirates. 18 $1.80 Add
Canada In Afghanistan
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Canada In Afghanistan

A story of military, diplomatic, political and media failure 2003-2023

Canadian leaders then and now claim great success for Canada’s role in Afghanistan from 2003 to 2014 and beyond. Though 151 Canadians were killed in combat, the Canadian military played a … 200 View
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Chapter 3: Afghanistan before 9/11
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Chapter 3: Afghanistan before 9/11

From: Canada In Afghanistan

In this chapter, Schalk describes the political landscape of Afghanistan pre-war. He provides context to The United States’ motivations to occupy Afghanistan by documenting the history … 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 4: Oil and minerals: Canada’s secret stake in Afghanistan
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Chapter 4: Oil and minerals: Canada’s secret stake in Afghanistan

From: Canada In Afghanistan

In this chapter, Schalk discusses the abundance of gas, oil, and minerals that made Afghanistan an attractive entity to control. Schalk details both Canada and The United States’ attempts … 11 $1.10 Add
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Chapter 6: Underdeveloping Afghanistan
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Chapter 6: Underdeveloping Afghanistan

From: Canada In Afghanistan

In this chapter, Schalk analyzes the consequences of foreign countries imposing their aid in the development of Afghanistan. He critiques the prioritization of pro market policies prior to … 18 $1.80 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

Her Name is Maram

From: Pay No Heed to the Rockets

In the conclusion, the author tries to find the girl with the green dress who first inspired him to travel to Palestine and meet its writers and artists. 6 $0.60 Add
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Diversion

Diversion

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

The conclusion Diversion reflects on how at the end of World War II, US officials celebrated the Middle East as a ‘stupendous source of strategic power’ and an immense ‘material … 10 $1.00 Add
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Division

Division

From: Israel, A Beachhead in the Middle East

Chapter Five focuses on the division between the ideologies of Arabism and Islamism which arose in the Arab States during the mid-twentieth century. Arabism spawned Arab socialism, which promoted … 12 $1.20 Add
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Endgame

Endgame

From: Man at the Airport

This chapter covers the author’s arrest by Malaysian authories, his detention in jail, and a visit from an employee of the Canadian High Commision that changed his life. 32 $3.20 Add
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Heroes

Heroes

From: Man at the Airport

This chapter covers the author’s attempts to seek refuge in Canada. 11 $1.10 Add