The Spring 2010 Issue of The Middle East Journal

The Spring 2010 issue of The Middle East Journal (Volume 64, No. 2) is now available online. If you are a subscriber and have not used the electronic version before, this link explains how to activate the electronic subscription for individuals or institutions. (Non-subscribers may purchase individual articles for download.)

The main page for the issue is located here. The abstracts of the main research articles can be read on their own pages:

• Toby Matthiesen, "Hizbullah al-Hijaz: A History of the Most Radical Saudi Shi‘a Opposition Group." A detailed account of the group accused of the Dhahran bombings.
• Stacey Philbrick Yadav, "'What Islamists Want:' Public Debate and Contestation in Lebanon and Yemen." Comparative study based on fieldwork in both countries.
• Ilan Peleg and Paul Scham, "Historical Breakthroughs in Arab-Israeli Negotiations: Lessons for the Future." A look at what may be learned from past breakthroughs in the peace process.
• Yesim Arat, "Women's Rights and Islam in Turkish Politic: The Civil Code Amendment."
  
• Nimah Mazaheri, "Iraq and the Domestic Political Effects of Economic Sanctions." A study of the impact of Iraqi sanctions and lessons for the future.

And, as always, the Chronology and the Book Reviews.