Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

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316 articles in “Public Affairs & Politics” · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicProcurement of Mobile Phone Services for the Ministries and Institutions of the State of PalestineThe article examines a SAACB report finding that procurement of mobile phone services for Palestinian ministries and institutions showed monopolistic practices, unequal line distribution, contract renewals without public tender, and other procurement weaknesses.
  2. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSecond Treaty of Lausanne (24 July 1923)This article examines the Second Treaty of Lausanne signed on 24 July 1923, the Turkish delegation led by İsmet İnönü, and the treaty’s structure and provisions that helped end the Ottoman polity and establish the modern Turkish state.
  3. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicA Meager Palestinian EconomyExamines monthly financial figures from the Ministry of Finance showing heavy reliance on taxes—notably clearance revenues—substantial net lending, limited investment returns, and rising public debt.
  4. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicRevenues of the Palestinian National AuthorityThis article examines the composition and amounts of the Palestinian National Authority’s revenues through April 2023, showing the share of net tax, non-tax fees, and investment returns and comparing 2023 figures with 2022 and 2021.
  5. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicIntegrity Index in the Palestinian Security Sector for 2022 — Third Report (March 2023)Examines AMAN’s 2023 Integrity Index for the Palestinian security sector (covering 1-1-2022 to 31-12-2022), which uses 80 indicators to assess the sector’s integrity and vulnerabilities and reports an overall score of 61/100 (medium risk).
  6. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicGlorious EasterA brief Easter greeting addressed to family and friends, wishing them good health and love each year.
  7. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Immortal Land DayThe article examines the events of Land Day on 30 March 1976, when protests by Palestinian citizens against Israeli land expropriations in the Galilee led to confrontations, six deaths, dozens wounded and many arrests.
  8. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicEvents and Stories of White Settlers in Kenya, 1902The article examines accounts of white settlers' arrival in Kenya in 1902, local resistance and British colonial policies, and their effects on the Kikuyu, drawing on Richard H. Robbins and related sources.
  9. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAdvice to Chief Executives: Don't Be More Royal Than the KingThe article draws on Richard H. Robbins' The Global Problems & The Culture of Capitalism and recounts Albert G. Dunlap's mass layoffs and career to advise CEOs not to prioritize investors over workers and communities.
  10. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicBetween Cuba 1961 and Ukraine 2022: Clashing Wills on the Front LinesThe article examines US–Soviet confrontations from the Cuban Missile Crisis (1961–62) through Cold War proxy conflicts—especially Afghanistan—and discusses consequences leading up to crises into 2022.
  11. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicBanking Statistics and Financial Indicators: What the Data ShowsAn analysis of Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) statistics for 2022, examining customer deposits by currency and account type, regional deposit distribution in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and changes in bank facilities.
  12. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe Reality of Immunity for Senior Public Officials in Palestine: Between Praise and CriticismThe article reviews reports and studies on legal immunities for senior public officials in Palestine, including AMAN's 2022 report and a study by Attorney General Dr. Ahmed Al-Barak, and examines their impact on accountability and anti-corruption efforts under the Palestinian National Authority.
  13. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Opinion Survey on Corruption in Palestine, 2022This article summarizes AMAN (Coalition for integrity and accountability)’s 2022 public opinion survey of 1,291 Palestinians in the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip on perceptions of corruption and priority public problems.
  14. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMorocco signs two new agreements with IsraelThe Council of Advisers approved two agreements with Israel—a draft economic and commercial cooperation pact and an air services agreement. The article also reviews prior security and US-brokered tripartite accords.
  15. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe Jewish Agency: Permanent Settlement EmpowermentExamines the Jewish Agency’s role in buying land, facilitating Jewish immigration (about 70,000 arrivals in 2022), and its historical roots since 1908, and the implications for settlement—especially in Area C of the West Bank.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from Arabic“Battle at the United Nations” (43): From Kushner’s White House MemoirsThe article presents Jared Kushner’s account of events around the January 2020 launch of the U.S. Middle East peace plan, describing clashes with Israeli leaders over immediate annexation and efforts to counter a UN Security Council resolution.
  17. The Global EconomyTranslated from ArabicThe 'Deal of the Century' Designed by Jared Kushner and His White House TeamThis article examines Jared Kushner’s account of the 'Peace to Prosperity' plan (the 'Deal of the Century'), detailing its economic proposals for the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Bahrain workshop to promote it, and Kushner’s statements about investment and corruption.
  18. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe Story of Mr. Hunter Biden’s Activities in UkraineThe article examines Jared Kushner’s memoir account of Donald Trump’s July 25, 2019 phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky concerning Hunter Biden and Burisma, and the ensuing congressional accountability proceedings. It also includes a brief profile of Hunter Biden.
  19. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. Embassy Move from Tel Aviv to JerusalemThe article examines Jared Kushner’s memoir account of the White House effort to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. It describes the roles of Kushner’s team, debates with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act.
  20. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Middle East FileThe piece reviews Jared Kushner’s Chapter 14 recollections about his role in Middle East diplomacy during the Trump administration, recounting meetings with Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas and discussions about Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and the West Bank.
  21. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicJared Kushner's Memoir 'Breaking History'This article examines Jared Kushner's October 2022 memoir Breaking History, focusing on his account of mediating the Abraham Accords, his praise for Donald Trump, omissions regarding Palestinians, and his ties to Israel and background.
  22. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicPalestinian Refugees in Iraq: Tragedy and Suffering amid Iraqi Pressure and the Absence of the PalestineThe article examines the displacement and worsening conditions of Palestinian refugees in Iraq since 2003, the effects of revoking Presidential Decree No. 202, and gaps in international and UN assistance.
  23. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicLest I ForgetA personal recollection of leaving Qalandia (Jerusalem) Airport in 1966 to study in Cairo, and reflections on the 1967 Naksa, occupation, settlement expansion, Gaza assaults, and visits to the author's hometown Azun in the West Bank.
  24. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicAmerican Policy and the Economic Assassination of NationsThe article reflects on John Perkins' Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, describing his account of how US business and political elites and international financial institutions allegedly pressured developing countries into dependency; it notes chapters alleging Saudi funding and links to Bin Laden.
  25. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicTrump and Jerusalem (22 December 2017)A personal reflection on the UN General Assembly vote overturning the US decision to recognize Jerusalem; examines religious influences on the decision and possible consequences for Palestinians and regional politics.