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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Rebuilding Afghanistan [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article (2002) examines the unrealistic goal of reconstructing Afghanistan as a democratic, secular state. Discussed is the reconstruction through creating peace and restoring the basic economy as opposed to rebuilding the entire...
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About the Carnegie Endowment

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a description of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, established in 1910 with a gift from Andrew Carnegie. As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the Endowment conducts programs of research, discussion, publication,...
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Women in Islamist Movements [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the role of Muslim women who are becoming more involved in political activities. This could lead to a Islamic movement for women's rights. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Sufism in Central Asia [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A paper in which the author discusses the role of the Islamic mysticism in states in central Asia, especially Uzbekistan.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Demilitarizing Algeria [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The author in this paper examines the power and political role the military plays in the governance of the country and the chances for democratic reform. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace: China's Economic Prospects 2006 2020 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: A Face of Islam [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion and analysis of Muhammad-Sodiq Muhammad-Yusef, the most important and unofficial spiritual leader of Uzbekistan. The author argues that Muhammda-Sodiq's goal is to create an Islamist state. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Requiem for Palestinian Reform [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses the efforts to establish democratic reforms in the Palestinian government and how the effects of the elections of 2006 (the election of Hamas) brought those reforms to a halt.
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Carnegie Endowment for Int'l Peace: Evaluating Political Reform in Yemen [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An evaluation of the democratic reforms were are being attempted in the country. The author argues that there are some very big obstacles to democratic reform. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Papers: Islam, Militarism, and the 2007 2008 Elections [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The author argues in this article that 2007 will be a critical year in Pakistan when it comes to the development of democracy. There is a conflict between the Islamist political groups and the military under President Musharraf. Requires...
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Pushing Toward Party Politics? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of the Kuwaiti Muslim Brotherhood political goals in Kuwait and how it is making alliances with groups who are not in line with their religious and political views. The goal of the group is to create an Islamist state in...
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Carnegie Endowment: China & Intellectual Property Rights [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this paper the author argues that China is still weak on enforcing intellectual property laws and that foreign companies should take steps to protect their rights in the Chinese legal system. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Roots of Radical Islam, Central Asia [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The author examines how regional Islamic religious communities are reacting to the actions of their governments that they see as unfair and non-responsive to their issues. Uzbekistan is given major attention. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Illusive Reform in Jordan [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the state of the democratic reforms in Jordan which appears to be good but there is a danger that pressure from Islamist groups may undermine these reforms. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace:islamist Movements [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This paper examines the impact on the war in Lebanon war in 2006 on two Islamist movements and how they were able to portray the war in an anti-American and anti-Israel light and advance their own goals.
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Jordan & Its Islamic Movement [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Top Down Reform in Morocco [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, the authors look at efforts to effect democratic reforms from the "top down" and how they are faring in a society in which there are little restrictions on governmental power. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Afghanistan Relations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the current situation in Afghanistan (late 2006) and how the Taliban are gaining strength. In addition, the author looks at how how this is effecting Pakistan and how only the end of military rule can lead to better...
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Reform in Syria [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A good article discussing the attempts to introduce democratic reforms into the Syrian government and society. (July, 2006)
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: The Saudi Labyrinth [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the political events that are unfolding in the country, who the main players are, attempts to institute political reform and how it could lead to a more liberal government. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Evaluating Egyptian Reform [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis on the political reform efforts in the country along with an evaluation on how much progress has been made. Egypt has been under a non-democratic system for many years now. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Baluch Nationalism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the nationalism that is emerging in Baluchistan, a region/province of Pakistan and how it could lead to an overall political instability in the area. 1/2006
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Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Egypt's Islamist Problem [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A good analysis of the various Islamist movements at work in Egypt and how the government should attempt to bring these groups into the political process. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Carnagie Endowment: Roots of Corporate Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article that dissects the causes of corporate corruption. Looks at the greed and dishonesty often at the center of corporate scandals. Author looks at the issue from more of a standpoint of human nature than from penalties and...