Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

Archive

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

  1. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicFrom the International Monetary Fund’s 2022 Statistics and DataThis article examines IMF and US Bureau of Economic Analysis data on global and US foreign direct investment through end-2021, including country rankings, sectoral shares, and earnings of multinational enterprises.
  2. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMinistry of Interior procedures for merger, dissolution and liquidation of associations and civil societyExamines a September 2022 audit by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) of the Ministry of Interior’s procedures for merging, dissolving and liquidating charitable associations and civil society organizations in Palestine, including asset handling and irregularities found.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicCurrencies Competing with the US Dollar as a Global ReserveThe article examines why the US dollar retains its dominant reserve role and summarizes the prospects and challenges facing major alternatives: the yen, the euro, the renminbi, and the IMF’s SDRs.
  13. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicGains the United States Derives from the US Dollar's Continued Global Reserve StatusThe article examines how the US dollar’s role as the main global reserve currency enables American influence—notably through sanctions—and surveys measures and alternatives other countries pursue to reduce reliance on the dollar.
  14. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicDollar Dominance and the Rise of Unconventional Reserve Currencies: Has the Dollar's Sun Begun to Set?Examines the history of global reserve currencies and the dollar’s post-World War II dominance, and surveys contemporary pressures—digital currencies, shifting economic power, and sanctions—that are prompting debate about alternatives.
  15. 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.
  16. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Money Revolution: A New EraThe article examines how digital money is transforming payments, banking, and financial access, considers cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and outlines central banks’ interest in issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.