Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

Topic

Public Affairs & Politics

Politics, history, culture and regional affairs.

316 articles in English · 59% of the English edition · all articles in Arabic

2223242526
  1. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe American President's Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020A continuation of the summary of Section Two (Item 2) of Part One of the political framework drawn from the Deal of the Century texts. The article critiques the language, concessions, and conditions proposed in the plan and describes perceived pressures on Palestinian political and social life.
  2. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe US President’s Deal (Trump): Trump Vision 2020This article examines Part One, Section One of the political framework of the "Deal of the Century" (Trump Vision 2020), summarizing and critiquing clauses on Palestinian governance, security, and territorial provisions affecting the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
  3. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe US President’s Deal (Trump) — Trump Vision 2020This article examines the contents and critiques of the US “Deal of the Century” (Trump Vision 2020), focusing on its political and economic frameworks, security emphasis, and implications for Palestinian history and rights.
  4. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Deal of the Century, the Surrounding States, and a Look at MaysarahThe article examines Lebanon’s mounting external debts and default risk, compares per-capita external debt across several Arab countries using World Bank statistics, and discusses internal and external causes and four intervention “traps” faced by low-income countries.
  5. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Culture of CrisesThe article examines Palestinian government emergency measures under the Emergency Law and their economic impact, reviewing public debt and Ministry of Finance statistics up to January 2020 and the likely effects on revenues and spending.
  6. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicLights OutThe article examines the economic repercussions of the Coronavirus pandemic: which sectors stopped or thrived, fiscal and tax impacts, the US $2 trillion stimulus package, and the G20 virtual leaders’ summit and proposed international responses.
  7. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicStatistics of Economic Establishments Operating in Palestine in 2017The article examines 2017 Population and Establishments Census data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) on establishments and employee counts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and discusses COVID-19 emergency impacts and proposed wage compensation measures by the Palestinian National Authority.
  8. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicRelevant Statistics: The Banking Sector in Palestine, 2020This article summarizes banking-sector data drawn from the Palestine Monetary Authority as of 31 January 2020, including deposits, facilities (loans, overdrafts, trade finance) and their distribution across the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
  9. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEffects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Palestinian Economy: Relevant StatisticsThe article compares net public revenues for 1 Jan–31 Jul 2020 with the same period in 2019 using Ministry of Finance data, detailing declines in local tax and non-tax revenues, a rise in cigarette excise, and disputes over clearance revenues involving the Palestinian National Authority.
  10. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicCreating Pain, Manufacturing DespairThe article examines reactions to the first public Israeli commercial flight to the United Arab Emirates on 31-8-2020, critiques normalization efforts and statements by US envoy Jason Greenblatt, and argues that such moves aim to sow despair among Palestinians while urging patience and unity.
  11. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicGeorge Tenet, Former CIA Director, on the Invasion of IraqThis article reviews George Tenet’s memoirs about his seven-year tenure as CIA Director, focusing on the agency’s role in the 2003 Iraq invasion, intelligence on WMDs and alleged Iraq–al-Qaeda links, and related political struggles.
  12. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicGeorge Tenet, former CIA director, on the Palestinian cause in his memoirsThe article excerpts and summarizes passages from George Tenet’s memoirs (covering 1997–2004) about Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and his accounts of Yasser Arafat and talks at Wye, Sharm El-Sheikh and Camp David.
  13. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicTony Blair the Weasel: Ambassador of Bad IntentionsThe article examines Tony Blair’s tenure as the Quartet’s special envoy (2007–2015), his reported mediation in the Israel–UAE normalization, allegations of conflicts of interest linked to consultancy ties with Gulf states, and criticisms of his political role.
  14. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicCIA Publications and References on the West BankThis article reviews CIA publications — chiefly the World Factbook and one-page country summaries — and examines how they present information and statistics about the West Bank.
  15. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicBanking Statistics and Data in Palestine: Telling IndicatorsAn analysis of Palestine Monetary Authority monthly and quarterly banking data up to June–August 2020 examining changes in deposits, geographic distribution of credit across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and sectoral allocation of bank lending.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMemoirs of Dr. Condoleezza RiceSelections from Condoleezza Rice’s 2011 memoir examine U.S. policymaking on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Camp David, negotiations over the West Bank, settlements, and key figures including Ehud Olmert and Yasser Arafat.
  17. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEffects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Palestinian EconomyThe article compares net revenues from 1 Jan–31 Jul 2020 with the same period in 2019 using Ministry of Finance data, detailing declines in local tax and non-tax revenues and disruptions in clearance revenues linked to the Palestinian National Authority’s refusal to accept transfers.
  18. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicJerusalem International Airport — Qalandiya, Jerusalem, PalestineA personal memoir recalling the author’s departure from Jerusalem International Airport (Qalandiya) in 1966 and reflecting on subsequent events affecting Palestinians, settlements, and visits to his hometown Azzun during the olive season.
  19. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicNet Lending: When Public Revenue Becomes Public Debt in PalestineThe article examines how "net lending"—amounts deducted from clearance revenues—has reduced revenues for the Palestinian National Authority, increased public debt and domestic borrowing, and strained the general budget and private-sector payments.
  20. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSafe Havens for Tyrants' MoneyThe article examines historical cases where national funds and leaders' wealth were transferred abroad, citing examples from Iran, Haiti, and the Philippines and the role played by central banks and foreign banks.
  21. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicPositive Energy and the Saying ‘Half the Glass Full’The piece reflects on positive energy and the proverb of seeing the glass half full, arguing that change must be active across public health, the economy, and politics, and noting that many Arab regimes have grown resistant to renewal.
  22. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicReadings and Coordinates: From Texts of Read BooksA short collection of translated reflections and excerpts touching on media, history, memory, aging, political power, and personal fear.
  23. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicAgricultural Marketing at the Ministry of Agriculture in PalestineThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the General Administration for Agricultural Marketing for 2017 and documents shortcomings including uninspected imports, an inequitable quota system, weak market studies, limited export coordination, and poor documentation.
  24. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicBarrels Untie Trousers in Politics and BeyondThe author recounts a bus ride where passengers discussed the US elections and international politics. An elderly man offers the proverb "Barrels untie trousers," prompting the author to reflect on power, changing interests, and remaining true to principles.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicEmployee Salaries in the Security Sector in PalestineThe article examines audits and reports—notably by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) and the Coalition for Integrity and Accountability - AMAN—on payroll records, promotions, allowances, and rank distribution within Palestine’s security sector.