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 ArabicThe Election Process "Built on Clientelism"This article examines the May 2021 Palestinian legislative elections, focusing on how clientelism, strong primary affiliations (family, tribe, locality), weak party and civil-society structures, and delayed electoral cycles shape representation and electoral practice.
  2. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMedia — the Fourth Estate — in SocietiesThe article examines the influential role of media and journalism as the ‘Fourth Estate’, using Matt Lee’s State Department exchange over the ICC and the Watergate reporting on Nixon as examples.
  3. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMy Friend: ThalbehThe author breaks his silence after the killing of Nizar Banat. He recounts a friend's call for restraint, condemns a small group's violence, and urges legal accountability and unity in Palestine.
  4. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMaking a Difference in the Citizen’s Life in PalestineThe article examines the role of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) in overseeing public funds in Palestine, its 2020 report, recurring recommendations, and gaps in compliance by audited entities.
  5. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicGeneral Petroleum Corporation of PalestineThis article reports findings from a State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the General Petroleum Corporation for 2018–2019, covering liabilities, fuel and gas procurement, station credit practices, and accounting discrepancies.
  6. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe National Committee for Jerusalem as the Permanent Capital of Arab CultureA review of a 2020 State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) report on the National Committee for Jerusalem as the Permanent Capital of Arab Culture, documenting financial irregularities, unpaid advances, and limited cultural activity.
  7. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Institutions: Between Voluntary Compliance and Mandatory EnforcementThe article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2020 follow-up report, which found the Anti-Corruption Commission failed to implement 11 recommendations issued by the Bureau.
  8. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicUkraine Between Democracy and CorruptionThe article examines revelations about secret Credit Suisse accounts held by politicians, officials and others from multiple countries, and discusses corruption allegations against Ukrainian prime minister Pavlo Lazarenko.
  9. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicWorld Economic Forum — Davos 2022A factual overview of the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos from 22–26 May 2022: who attended, key themes discussed (Ukraine, climate, energy, food security, global risks) and the release of the Global Risks Report 2022.
  10. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicFreedom of Access to Information: A Right Guaranteed to CitizensThe article describes the author's failed attempts to access Ministry of Finance and Planning reports, notes reduced "Citizen's Budget" publications, cites deductions from clearance revenues and findings of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB), and reports the 2022 Citizen's Budget was not published.
  11. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPalestine and the EastMed Gas Forum (EMGF)The article examines EU engagement in the region, the EastMed Gas Forum’s goals and membership (including Palestine), regional energy disputes, and the history of the Gaza–Marine gas field.
  12. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMonkey LeadershipThe article examines parallels between the behavior of monkeys in zoo enclosures and human political leadership, describing how leaders manage, intimidate, reward, and control their retinues.
  13. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicNeutrality Remains Unlikely in the Age of GlobalizationThe article examines how U.S. Federal Reserve decisions, worldwide interest-rate increases and geopolitical shocks affect global economies. It discusses rising borrowing costs and the likely decline in applications for credit facilities.
  14. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicBoris Johnson's Turmoil: The End of Political BrazennessThis article examines the governmental crisis that led to Boris Johnson's resignation, detailing scandals such as PartyGate and the Chris Pincher affair, accusations of cronyism and pandemic missteps, and the wave of ministerial resignations.
  15. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Middle East Could Be a Playground for Any U.S. PresidentThe article examines past U.S. presidential visits and policies toward the Middle East—referring to Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden—and discusses perceptions that U.S. actions often serve domestic and Israeli interests.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicBiden: Why I'm Going to the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaThis article presents President Joe Biden’s Washington Post piece explaining his 2022 trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, outlining US efforts to deepen Arab–Israeli normalization, strengthen regional security, and pursue diplomacy on Iran, Yemen, and Gaza.
  17. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicCreative Chaos: Between the Stick and the CarrotThe article examines the US notion of “creative chaos” and its effects in the Middle East, discussing normalization with Israel, incentives and coercion used on Arab leaders, and regional popular uprisings referenced by the author.
  18. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSmell, Don't TasteThe article examines President Biden’s 2022 Middle East trip — his meetings in Israel and the West Bank and with Gulf leaders — and discusses how incidents such as the killings of Jamal Khashoggi and Shireen Abu Akleh shape U.S. engagement and Palestinian expectations.
  19. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicPresident Biden and the Steps of His Predecessor TrumpThe article examines President Biden’s Middle East visit, focusing on his repeated description of Israel as a Jewish state, the reactions of Palestinians, and comparisons to former President Trump’s policies.
  20. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicU.S. President Biden and the Palestinian Authority in BethlehemThe article examines President Joe Biden’s July 15, 2022 remarks in Bethlehem urging strengthened Palestinian institutions, improved governance, transparency and accountability, and questions whether such comments were appropriate to make publicly.
  21. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPalestinians and the Blue EconomyThe article examines the concept of the blue economy, international legal frameworks like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and Palestinian maritime rights off the Gaza Strip, including reported gas discoveries such as the Mari-B reservoir.
  22. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReservations on the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s Disclosures for 2018–2019 in PalestineThe article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)’s reservations about the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s disclosures in the consolidated financial statements for 2018–2019, noting undisclosed trusts, agreements, reconciliations, loan discrepancies, and other reporting issues.
  23. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReservations Concerning Absent Persons' PropertyThe article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) reservations in its 2021 report about Absent Persons' Property: missing computerized records, incomplete rent collection, long-standing debts, and legal and practical concerns over the term and handling of such property.
  24. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicBanking Information (Sectoral Distribution of Credit Facilities)This article examines Palestinian banks' credit allocation up to the second quarter of 2022, highlighting sectoral shares, geographic concentration in the West Bank (notably Ramallah and al-Bireh), and reported interest rates on deposits and loans.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMedicine Prices and Hospital Medical Services in PalestineThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) examined medicine and medical service prices charged by hospitals referred by the Ministry of Health for 2018–2019, reporting large markups at An-Najah National Hospital and other discrepancies noted by a Medical Committee.