10 Things to Know About the Middle East

Alternet by Stephen Zunes October 1, 2001 [Source]
1. Who are the Arabs?
2. Who are the Muslims?
3. Why is there so much violence and political instability?
4. Why has the Middle East been the focus of U.S. concern about international terrorism?
5. What kind of political systems and alliances exist in the Middle East?
6. What is the impact of oil in the Middle East?
7. What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict about?
8. What has been the legacy of the Gulf War?
9. How has the political situation in Afghanistan evolved and how is it connected to the Middle East?
10. How have most Middle Eastern governments reacted to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath?