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

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  1. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicA Conversation of CrumbsThe article reflects on everyday social order, respect for authority, informal dispute resolution in traffic and community matters, employment and promotion practices, and the supervisory role of 'palace elders' in public life.
  2. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicRural Customs, the Reality of a Bygone EraA personal essay recounting neighbor Umm Jamil’s memories of rural matchmaking and social customs—how brides were assessed, expectations of female modesty, and how community ties have changed.
  3. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicIran: Between British Intervention Yesterday and American Intervention TodayThe article examines British actions against Iran around the nationalization of oil and the 1953 coup against Mossadegh, early American-Iranian ties, and parallels drawn with later U.S. pressure.
  4. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicA Friendship That Created a State in Eleven MinutesThe article examines how Eddie Jacobson, a longtime friend and former business partner of Harry Truman, lobbied the president—by letter and private visits—in the run-up to the UN partition vote and in 1948, helping persuade Truman to recognize the State of Israel.
  5. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Key of Return — From an Elderly Woman Who Left the CountryA first-person account of meeting an elderly woman who keeps the key to her home with her son in America. She insists on returning to her village and rejects compensation or private deals.
  6. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe White Smoke and Davos Cabins in SwitzerlandThe article examines the annual Davos gathering (World Economic Forum), its evolution from European management meetings to a global economic and political forum, and debates how economics and politics influence each other.
  7. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMy Friend "Thalaba" at an Istighaba SessionA first-person account of a conversation with the narrator’s friend Thalaba, who persistently speaks about politics. The piece reflects on deterrence from political speech, debates over legitimacy, Gaza’s blockade, and regional conflicts like Yemen.
  8. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Camel Works in My Watch ShopA brief anecdote about a man who sees a camel working in an American watch repair shop. The story is used as a metaphor to criticize putting unsuitable people in positions of responsibility in Arab politics and administration.
  9. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Crow's Caw... and the Owl's HootThe article contrasts folk beliefs about crows and owls with natural observations, recounting a visit to the Palestinian community in Chile and noting anecdotes and biological facts about owls.
  10. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPulses and Indicators: Unemployment in Palestine — Part FiveThis article reviews 2016–2017 higher education institutions, enrollment and graduate specializations in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, and reports unemployment rates cited by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) and the Palestine Monetary Authority.
  11. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPulse and Indicators of Unemployment in Palestine — Part FourThis article examines local causes of rising unemployment in Palestine, including the political division between Gaza and the West Bank, tax evasion, investment obstacles, low wages, high prices, and returned checks. It references impacts on the Palestinian National Authority and efforts by the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA).
  12. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPulses and Indicators of Unemployment in Palestine — Part ThreeThe article examines structural and political factors driving unemployment in Palestine, including Israeli control of Area C, settlement expansion, movement restrictions between the West Bank and Gaza Strip, dependence on work in Israel and the settlements, and Israel’s withholding of clearance revenues to the Palestinian National Authority.
  13. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPulse and Indicators of Unemployment in Palestine — Part TwoThe article examines external causes behind worsening unemployment in Palestine, focusing on Israeli control over crossings, trade restrictions, currency and banking constraints, and impacts on the Gaza Strip.
  14. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPulse and Indicators of Unemployment in PalestineThis article examines 2017 data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) on unemployment across the Gaza Strip and West Bank, showing about a 30% national rate (47% in Gaza, 19% in the West Bank) and discusses demographic and economic factors behind it.
  15. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicA Citizen's Stirrings in a Troubled HomelandThe author recounts a visit to Azzun in Qalqilya Governorate to pick olives, describing traditional harvest tools and rituals, a poor crop this season, local oil prices, and reflections on homeland memory and continuity.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicPalestinian Refugee Statistics in Lebanon: Between Daylight and the Cover of NightThe article examines discrepancies in counts of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon—contrasting UNRWA registration with a 2017 Lebanese-PCBS census—and explores migration, poverty, unemployment, and legal restrictions affecting refugees.
  17. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAssassinations of Freedom in the Arab WorldThe article examines political abductions and killings of Arab dissidents, comparing the 2018 killing of Khaled Al-Khashoggi with earlier cases such as Nasser Al-Saeed and Mehdi Ben Barka.
  18. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicElectronic UniversitiesExamines the expansion of electronic universities and online education tools, highlights benefits for access to knowledge and remote research supervision. Argues for a national review to recognize reputable online institutions while guarding against diploma mills.
  19. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicPeoples of Freedom Seek the TruthThe article discusses Thomas Friedman’s reaction to claims linking Qatar to Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance and reflects on Arab deficits in freedom, knowledge, and women’s empowerment noted in a 2002 United Nations report. It also mentions Khashoggi’s final column and press freedom rankings.
  20. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPoliticians' Lies: Between Admission and Walking AwayThe article examines official narratives and political accountability, citing the Khashoggi case, Yitzhak Rabin’s 1977 banking scandal, and Bill Clinton’s testimony to contrast Western norms of admission and responsibility with Arab practices.
  21. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicArab Monetary FundThis article reviews the Arab Monetary Fund's 2017 annual report, summarizing its objectives, organizational structure, lending activities, and programs supporting member states' economic and structural reforms.
  22. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Lentils Are CookedThe article examines recent regional realignments signalled by visits such as Netanyahu’s trip to Oman, US pressure and policies affecting Palestinians, and wider Arab accommodations tied to the so-called "Deal of the Century."
  23. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicFrom the Pages of Books: I Read for Myself and for You (6)A reflective excerpt about how people steeped in ignorance and entrenched traditions can destroy dreams, uproot hearts, and force people to flee their homelands.
  24. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicFrom the Books I've Read for You and Me (7)Presents an excerpt from Atheer Abdullah’s book "In December All Dreams End" (30-10-2018) reflecting on grief, loneliness, and the sense of not belonging in exile.
  25. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicManaging the Arab Refugee Crisis with a German ApproachThe article examines Germany’s response to Syrian and Iraqi refugees: reception, camps, language and integration programs, and the Zanzu sexual-education website (in 13 languages including Arabic), alongside public debates and comparisons with Arab states’ responses.