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 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicPalestinian Za'atarA personal reflection that links the author's morning tea flavored with Palestinian za'atar to political developments affecting Palestinian land, Arab responses to US policy, and Palestinian resilience.
  14. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSketches from Seasonal Reality... HoroscopesThe author recounts listening to televised horoscopes on New Year’s Eve and reflects on their appeal, their relation to politics, and a moment of disclosure about the coming year.
  15. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicInterview with Dr. Nabil ShaathThe author recounts a 10-1-2018 Al Mayadeen interview with Dr. Nabil Shaath and praises his responses. It summarizes Shaath’s views on Palestinian policy, choice of resistance methods, Arab support, national unity, and the declining US global role.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicTrue Words: Excerpts from the Depths of BooksA collection of excerpts first posted on the author’s Facebook page on 20-2-2018. The piece reflects on how translation introduced and reshaped the concept of “democracy” in Arab political vocabulary, citing Libyan scholar Dr. Sadiq al-Niyehum.
  17. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicInformation Leaks — Timing and SignificanceThe article examines recent leaks of conversations and documents in the Middle East, their historical precedents such as WikiLeaks and the Sykes-Picot revelations, and the timing and political effects of such disclosures.
  18. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicExcerpts from the Depths of Books (3)This piece examines John C. Maxwell’s Failing Forward, cites reviewers’ remarks, and summarizes Maxwell’s fifteen points and seven abilities for turning failure into constructive progress.
  19. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicFrom the Depths of Books (4): Assassination of the MindAn excerpt from Burhan Ghalioun’s Assassination of the Mind examines the crisis of Arab culture amid Salafist influence, dependency, and ideological polarization, arguing for plural dialogue and creative cultural renewal.
  20. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicFrom the Bookshelves (5): Short Life InstructionsThis piece reviews Jackson Brown's Short Life Instructions, a collection of 1,530 daily notes the author wrote to his son Adam. It gives a brief sample of the book's practical advice and reflects on the father's hope that his son would follow it.
  21. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicFrom the Depths of Books (6): Islam in CaptivityAn excerpt from Dr. Al-Sadiq Al-Nihum's book "Islam in Captivity" examining how Arab states' centralized control of funds and governance prevents citizen participation, likening the state to a prison and advocating for freedom and public ownership.
  22. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Elderly and the Very OldThe article examines how elderly people in Arab societies are marginalized by law and custom, denied participation and institutions, and often lack representation despite their capacity to contribute.
  23. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicHypocrisy: Is It a Necessity of Contemporary Life?The essay examines the prevalence and types of hypocrisy in contemporary society, citing media examples and religious sayings, and asks how hypocrisy can be reduced.
  24. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicDistribution of Schools in Palestine’s Northern GovernoratesThis article examines shortcomings in the Ministry of Education’s procedures for assessing and prioritizing the need for school buildings in the northern governorates and summarizes the findings and conclusions of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB).
  25. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe International Dimensions of Palestinian Independence: the All-Palestine GovernmentThe article examines Arab and international roles in Palestinian efforts toward independence, focusing on the 1948 All-Palestine Government, its funding, political divisions, and legacy.