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The Development of Trans-Jordan, 1929-1939
By Michael Rubin
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Because the archives of many Arab countries are sealed or highly restricted, writings by Arab officials are often of value--but not Maan Abu Nowar's study of Jordan's early development. [Full Story]

Contemporary Politics in the Middle East
By Michael Rubin
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The second edition of Beverley Milton-Edwards's textbook on the Middle East, though updated, is as mediocre as the first edition. [Full Story]

Between Foreigners and Shi'is
By Michael Rubin
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Between Foreigners and Shi'is is an important addition to the library of those interested in Iranian or Jewish history. [Full Story]

Weak Trade Week

By Philip I. Levy
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The number of U.S. politicians willing to speak clearly and forthrightly about free trade is depressingly small. [Full Story]

We Need Free Trade in Health Care
By Jagdish Bhagwati, Sandip Madan
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
None of the presidential candidates' health plans will do anything to provide more doctors, making comprehensive coverage worthless. [Full Story]

Francophilia
By Charles Murray
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The French, apr�s tout, are not unlike Americans. [Full Story]

Few States Set World-Class Standards
By Frederick M. Hess, Paul E. Peterson
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Not only do few states set world-class standards, most render the notion of proficiency meaningless. [Full Story]

How Bipartisan Is Obama?
By Ted Frank
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
When it comes to common-sense liability reform, Barack Obama toes the trial lawyers' party line. [Full Story]

Tough Primary Season Helped Campaigns Shake Out Bugs
By Norman J. Ornstein
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the long Democratic primary season has given the party institutional, administrative, and financial advantages in the general election. [Full Story]

What if the United States Sneezed and Latin America Didn't Catch a Cold?
By Roger F. Noriega, Megan Davy
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Latin American and Caribbean economies, usually susceptible to international financial turmoil, are especially vulnerable to even minor tremors in U.S. markets. [Full Story]

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