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A fortified border which spans 155 kilometers separates east and west, communism and democracy, and repression from freedom (Walled In: Germany’s Inner Border). This barrier is known to many as The Berlin Wall. It became a significant symbol that represented all of those things depending on which side of the wall you were on. The events leading up to the building and destruction of the wall were very important to not only the Germans, but also to the whole world. The wall itself was a very…

The West has separated itself from the Middle East for centuries. This division is known as Orientalism which refers to the Western or Occidental views that the Middle East or Orient is inferior or different in some way. Edward Said was a scholar who studied the Western perception of the Middle East, specifically the word “Islam” through the lens of Orientalism. Said argues that this distinction between the West and the “other” is primarily reflected in Western media which generally promotes…

Since the completion of the First World War and the conclusion of the Treaty of Versailles there has been much discussion on whether the Second World War and the following major events of the twentieth century were born from the events of the 1919 Paris peace conference and conclusions of the peace settlement. David Andelman in his ‘A Shattered Peace’1 puts forth the opinion that the actions and decisions of the main players, Clemenceau, Lloyd George and Wilson, and the final conclusions of the…

power in the world. There is no power in the world that can stand the military might of this nation. With this military strength, any conflict could be solved quickly and cleanly… or could it? AS of current, there is a conflict going on the Middle East involving the Syrian Civil War, which is a war currently between syrian nationalists, the current corrupt government, and the terrorist group ISIS, along with the whole crisis being used as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran (“Syria”).…

stretching from Afghanistan to parts southern Spain. Trade, ideas, and culture thrived in this Islamic empire. Islam brought a sense of unity and purpose to the traders and people of the Arabian Peninsula. Arab armies spread Islam through the Middle East and beyond. Muslim traders also spread Islam. Between 1000 and 1500, C. E. the Islamic empire had many setbacks from the Christian Crusades, spanning roughly 200 years, to the Mongolian invasions from 1258 to 1300 C. E. but one thing that…

Involvement in the Middle East “Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force.” Jimmy Carter, state of the union address, January 23rd, 1980. (Jones) Any major world news today is likely to cover the tumultuous affairs of the Middle East. The United States has…

understanding, they have one of the overall strongest economies in the Middle East, making them an irreplaceable economic partner to the United States of America. With Saudi Arabia being a very advantageous economic partner, their wealth has created them a very strong military with an advanced Air Defense system. The strength of Saudi Arabia’s military makes them the top ally for the United States of America in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has also paved the way for the United States to…

largest city in the United Arab Emirates. It has many different nationalities around the world .A few years ago, Dubai was a desert, then Dubai become the fastest growing cities and it becomes the important city in the Middle East because it has a strong economy in the Middle East. Dubai is always trying to be a unique city and it is trying to have luxury life requirements. Dubai is progressing more than any other cities because the government has economic stability and tourism and it is a…

medical beliefs. In this essay I will focus on East Asian cultural aspect of pain management. East Asians are people from china, Japan, Taiwan and Korea. People in east Asian cultures tend to endure pain because showing pain is perceived as sign of weakness, health care professionals should not be challenged with complains about pain and also assertiveness is associated with having poor social skills. Showing pain is perceived as sign of weakness in East Asian culture for several…

do not follow their faith. The threat of ISIS has made many refugees flee north to Europe. The whole middle east has been affected by the migration. Many countries are suffering from a migrant problem (1). The refugees are not only from Syria, but other countries as well, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and Eritrea. The ISIS terrorist group is spreading throughout the middle east, causing the mass exodus. The number of refugees in Syria is nearly 60 million as of fall 2016, surpassing…