Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

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382 articles in 2022 · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from Arabic2017 Statistics: the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and the Gaza StripA review of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics’ 2017 census preliminary results, examining population distribution in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, trends in Christian population, literacy, unemployment, youth share, labor participation, disabilities, vacant buildings and Area C residents.
  2. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAn Old TaleThe article examines Paul D. Wolfowitz’s strategic ideas and influence, notably his advocacy of U.S. military dominance and tactics such as presenting Arabs with faits accomplis.
  3. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMy Story with the 'Sabr' Plant in Our Neighborhood in Al-BirehA personal account of the author’s gardening life at a rented house in Al-Bireh from 2007–2022, detailing care for olives, citrus, grapes, vegetables, flowers and the sabr (prickly pear).
  4. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport of Driving School Owners — NablusExamines the Syndicate’s organizational and financial shortcomings: weak bookkeeping, missing vouchers, incomplete auditor reporting, misclassified loans, questionable laptop payments, significant revenue shortfalls, and referral to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
  5. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe IMF and Its 2022 Report on the Palestinian EconomyExamines the IMF team's August 2022 assessment of the West Bank and Gaza Strip economy, covering growth, unemployment, fiscal deficits, public debt, inflation risks, and proposed reforms.
  6. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicLicense Agreements for Mobile and Fixed-Line Telecom Companies in PalestineThis article presents observations from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)’s 2021 audit of license agreements for Palestine’s mobile and fixed-line telecom companies, detailing alleged regulatory, payment, and oversight shortcomings.
  7. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe 1993 Oslo Agreement: From Scrutiny to the Scorching of the Palestinian Cause (2018)The article reviews Dr. Nabhān ʿUthmān’s sixth-edition book critiquing the 1993 Oslo Agreement. A member of the Palestinian National Council and President of the General Union of Palestinian Economists in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), he argues the agreement harmed Palestinian rights and outlines its political and economic effects.
  8. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Lost Arab 2001: Endings of a RoadA reflection on Mohamed Hassanein Heikal’s 2002 book The Lost Arab 2001: Endings of a Road, examining his view that Arab leadership faced blocked paths, and discussing historical analogies and diplomatic anecdotes about appeasement and negotiation.
  9. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicTony Blair: Consultant to Governments and the Private SectorThe article reviews Tony Blair’s post-premiership consultancy work and praise for Saudi Vision 2030, reports that his Institute for Global Change received payments from Saudi-linked sources, and recalls controversies from his political career.
  10. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAn Old Tale: The Theory of Dialogue After Manufactured ShocksThe article examines Paul D. Wolfowitz’s strategic ideas—manufacturing threats, using faits accomplis in negotiations—and how these approaches influenced policies like the ‘Deal of the Century’ and the US embassy move to Jerusalem.
  11. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe 'Safari Club' in Africa: Adventures While Peoples Were UnawareThe article examines state efforts to influence African territory and resources—through port acquisitions, investments, and covert operations—and recounts the 1970s creation, membership and activities of the secret Safari Club network.
  12. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe US Administration’s Abandonment of Its Allies: Repetition and Continuation — Nothing Is SacredThe article reviews historical episodes in which the United States withdrew support from longtime partners, focusing chiefly on US relations with the Shah of Iran, shifts before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and the diplomatic fallout that followed.
  13. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicWater Conflict Between NationsThe article examines tensions over Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, including the killing of its project director, disputes among Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan over Nile shares, and regional and international involvement in the dispute.
  14. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicA Stroke of the Pen in Washington... and the Currency's Decline in KhartoumThe article examines how partial US sanctions relief in October 2017—lifting Treasury trade restrictions while Sudan remained on the US Department of State list of State Sponsors of Terrorism—has affected Sudan’s economy, helping trigger currency devaluations, a black market for dollars, rising inflation and shortages of foreign exchange.
  15. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Sinai Peninsula: A British View in 1921The article examines a 1921 British memorandum by Field Marshal Allenby (via Col. Richard Manserghagen) that recommended annexing the Sinai Peninsula to Palestine to strengthen Britain’s strategic position and protect access to the Suez Canal.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Arab League: No Voice for Those Who Will Not Be ObeyedThe article reviews the Arab League’s history since 1945, arguing its charter, unanimity rule, internal divisions and external influences have limited its effectiveness and led to regional fragmentation and parallel groupings.
  17. Views & ReflectionsTranslated from ArabicVisit to the home of Qalqilya Governorate's oldest residentThe article recounts a 2018 visit to Hajj Jasser Suleiman (Abu Muhammad), a 118-year-old resident of the village of Asla in Qalqilya Governorate, noting his health, memory, and the visit taking place during family condolences.
  18. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe 'Deal of the Century' Began Long Ago — 1944The article examines declassified U.S. documents from 1944 that urged opening Jewish immigration to Palestine and traces related U.S. actions, including the 1995 congressional law recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and reflects on Arab and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) responses.
  19. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Citizen Is Our Most Valuable Asset... But...The article examines the seizure of 12 tons of rotten chicken and other spoiled goods smuggled from Israel and its settlements into Palestinian areas in the West Bank, and urges strict enforcement and penalties by authorities including the Palestinian National Authority.
  20. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicExternal and Domestic Indebtedness in Jordan during the First Half of 2018This article examines Jordan’s public debt and fiscal performance in the first half of 2018, drawing on Ministry of Finance disclosures about revenues, expenditures, budget deficits, and debt levels.
  21. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMigration to the United States of AmericaThe article reviews US history and population growth from the colonial era to 2010, examines immigration systems—including family reunification and the Diversity Visa lottery—and contrasts US naturalization practices with those of Arab states.
  22. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicThe Road of Plundering Peoples' Wealth: Switzerland's StoryThe article examines how Swiss neutrality and banking secrecy have made Switzerland a destination for funds deposited by autocratic rulers, and outlines the legal and procedural difficulties in tracing and returning those assets.
  23. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Palestinian Central Council and the 'Red Eye' Against the Occupation StateThe article examines Israeli deductions from Palestinian tax revenues to compensate alleged collaborators and legal rulings fining the Palestinian National Authority; it criticizes Israeli policy toward Palestinian institutions and society.
  24. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe US–Turkey Divorce: Between Minor and Major SeparationThe article examines the diplomatic rift between the United States and Turkey over the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, and contrasts US responses to other cases involving American nationals such as Rachel Corrie and Samar Badawi.
  25. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Republican Party’s Strategic Thinker in the United States: Bradley BlakemanThe article reports on Bradley Blakeman’s remarks on Al Jazeera about the US reduction of aid to the Palestinian National Authority, his accusations of corruption and terrorism, and the implications for Palestinian finances and institutions.