Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

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228 articles in “Public Affairs & Politics” in 2022 · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicArab Public Sentiment: Between Wink and InsinuationThe piece follows Nazeih Al-Ahdab’s program "Fawq al-Sulta" on Al Jazeera and reflects on its critique of the Tunis "Summit of Determination and Solidarity." It highlights the host’s remarks about leaders’ conduct and the coverage of Haftar’s visit to Riyadh.
  2. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicHow Tonight Resembles YesterdayThe article responds to Al Jazeera’s special episode “The Last Lunch,” recounting the 1977 assassination of President Ibrahim Al-Hamdi, alleged conspiracies involving Yemeni officers and foreign influence, and reflections on the broadcast’s timing and impact.
  3. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicFacts and the Geography of Palestine's Banking Sector at the End of 2018The article examines customer deposits, lending and the geographic distribution of banking activity in Palestine at the end of 2018, with preliminary figures for Q1–Q2 2019, based on data published by the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) and the Palestinian Banks Association.
  4. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicReading the Palestinian Economic Situation in 2019This article examines Palestinian banking-sector data at the end of 2018 and through mid-2019, comparing deposits and lending in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and noting effects on Palestinian National Authority deposits and clearance revenues.
  5. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Government’s Red Eyes: The Clusters ProjectThe article examines the Palestinian government’s Clusters Project in Qalqilya Governorate, intended to support farmers—including those on lands in Area C—and describes confiscations, road damage, and threats to agricultural infrastructure.
  6. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicInjustice and Corruption in the 1438 Hajj SeasonThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the 2017 Hajj (Hijri 1438) and documents selection abuses, improper visas and accommodations, extra costs borne by pilgrims, and noncompliance with procedures by the Ministry of Awqaf and related actors.
  7. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicWhom Shall We Complain To?The author reports an Israeli army raid on the industrial city of Al-Bireh on 23/10 at 12:30 that used stun grenades and describes frequent raids on Ramallah and Al-Bireh involving arrests, killings and property damage, arguing that agreements and protocols have been disregarded for decades.
  8. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAutomatic switch to winter time in PalestineThe article describes how smartphones and computers in Palestine did not switch to winter time automatically in late October 2019, occurring an hour later than in Israel. It notes a possible dependency in communications infrastructure and calls for steps toward disentanglement.
  9. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Was Wrong in OsloThe article reviews Dr. Nabil Shaath’s remarks about shortcomings of the 1993 Oslo Agreement—especially settlement issues, the West Bank’s division into Areas A, B and C, and related political consequences.
  10. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Leader's Death Does Not Mean the End of the OrganizationThe article examines regional reactions to the reported killing of al-Baghdadi, allegations about control of Syrian oil, worries about new militant reorganizations, and criticism of Arab League silence and the sidelining of Palestine.
  11. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicHow Democracies DieThis article discusses Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt’s How Democracies Die, summarizing its argument about threats to democracy—drawing on U.S. examples—and compares those warnings with democratic erosion in the Arab world and the responsibilities of citizens.
  12. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Arab Crisis and Their FutureAn analysis of a 7 December 1995 lecture by the late Heikal that examines Arab political choices since 1973, comparing “Vichy-like” accommodation and “Gaullist” resistance, and assessing the effects of Madrid, Oslo, economic normalization and debates over Jerusalem.
  13. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicDemocracy Among Westerners: Reality and HopesThe article examines political responsibility and accountability in recent Western democratic events — notably Britain’s election and its aftermath — and compares these practices with accountability (or lack thereof) in Arab countries.
  14. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicCharitable Associations for Prisoners in PalestineExamines SAACB (State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau) audit findings on Palestinian charitable associations serving prisoners and families of martyrs, reporting governance weaknesses, financial shortfalls, and expenditure issues.
  15. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicTrump's Real Plan in the Middle EastThe article examines the U.S. administration’s November 2019 announcement that Israeli settlements in the West Bank do not violate international law, reactions from international and religious figures, and the decision’s political implications.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicTrump’s “Deal of the Century” Is No Deal at AllThe article examines The Washington Post analysis of the Trump administration’s Middle East plan, arguing it favors Israel’s claims—including control over parts of the West Bank—and offers Palestinians limited, conditional autonomy.
  17. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSighs of Pain: A Plea for Protection for PalestineA first-person reflection describing nightly bombings and raids in Al-Bireh, expressing steadfastness, faith, and a plea for deliverance and protection for Palestinians.
  18. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020Episode 23 (Final) — Abridged translation of Chapter Two of the economic framework of the Deal of the Century, detailing programs to empower Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip covering health access, quality and preventive care, arts, sports, and municipal services.
  19. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020This continues the translation of Chapter Two of the economic framework for the Deal of the Century: Empowering the Palestinian People in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, outlining four programs on education, workforce, health, and culture.
  20. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicPresident Trump's Deal: Trump Vision 2020The article lists planned projects and funding allocations in Jordan and Egypt under the 'Trump Vision 2020' economic plan, detailing amounts in grants, loans and investors’ funds and expected implementation timelines.
  21. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPresident Trump's Deal — Trump Vision 2020Examines the Trump Vision 2020 proposals for Palestinian infrastructure and private-sector growth, detailing planned projects in energy, water, digital services, and tourism for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with phased financing figures.
  22. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020The article examines the economic provisions of the Deal of the Century (Trump Vision2020), detailing the "Peace to Prosperity" track and its programs for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, private-sector growth, infrastructure, reforms, and human capital.
  23. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision2020Translation of Chapter 22 (Political Framework — Part One: Economic Signals and Incentives) of the "Peace for Prosperity" plan, examining the Deal of the Century (Trump Vision2020) economic provisions, proposed investments and infrastructure projects.
  24. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President’s Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020A translation and commentary on provisions of the Deal of the Century (Trump Vision 2020), focusing on economic signals and incentives in the political framework, including proposals for a Jordanian free trade zone and funding allocations for the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe U.S. President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020Translation of Chapter 22 (Political Framework, Part One) of the Deal of the Century (Trump Vision 2020). It presents the economic “Peace for Prosperity” plan and its three initiatives addressing the economy, people, and governance for the West Bank and Gaza Strip.