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Key Resources for Middle Eastern Studies
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AnthroSourceA small, focused database of journal articles in anthropology, useful for learning about cultural and religious practices in Middle Eastern communities
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Cambridge Journals OnlineScholarly journals including the International Journal of Middle East Studies
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Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) JournalsA wide range of scholarship in international affairs, including working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. 1991 to the present. (Courtesy of the NU School of Law)
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EIU Country Analysis: Economist Intelligence UnitCurrent country-by-country reports with emphasis on politics and the economy.
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Encyclopaedia of Islam (Brill)The third edition of the famous Brill encyclopedia, with first and second editions also available on the site. Comprehensive and scholarly, with special strength in medieval Islamic personages, philosophy, geography and history. Also useful for confirming correct spellings of Arabic terms with English diacritics.
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Jewish Studies Source WITH Index to Jewish Periodicals (Ebsco)These two databases, searched together, are a practical way to research all facets of Judaism and Jewish history and culture across many disciplines. Scholarship, commentary, and news (including complete Jewish Telegraphic Agency archives from 1922 to the present) are included.
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JSTOR Middle East65 key research journals in Middle East studies are archived at JSTOR, including the Journal of Middle East Studies and Middle East Journal.
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MERIP: Middle East Research and Information ProjectInformation and analysis of the Middle East including the Middle East Report, which provides news and analysis not generally found in mainstream sources. Independent with no links to other educational, religious, or political organizations.
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MideastWireA daily newsletter of concise, translated briefs covering some of the key political, cultural, economic and opinion pieces appearing in the media of the 22 Arab countries, Iran and the Arab Diaspora.
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Religion & Philosophy Collection (EBSCOhost)Find articles on philosophy and religious history and practice in Christianity, Judaism, Islam and other religions. Good for researching religious approaches to concepts like "bioethics", "just war", "jihad","gender". Not comprehensive in scope, but the trade-off is that full text is available for almost everything.
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Roper Center Public Opinion Archives (with iPOLL)Search polls from news outlets and research organizations, including the Pew Global Attitudes polls showing how people around the world, including in the Middle East, feel about Middle East social and political developments and US foreign policy.
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