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The Use of Palestinian Children in the Al-Aqsa Intifada

November 1, 2000 | Justus Reid Weiner

Watching the television coverage of the daily Palestinian riots, known as the Al-Aqsa intifada, one is immediately struck by the near total absence of adults. Indeed, most of those hurling Molotov cocktails and stones are teenagers; many are even younger.

The Role of Islam in Contemporary South East Asian Politics

August 15, 2000 | Dr. Colin Rubenstein

The political influence of Islam is increasing in South East Asia. While the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Communist bloc have contributed to the decline of communism as a revolutionary political force in the region, religious and ethnic issues are now assuming renewed and increasing significance.

No Security, No Peace

March 29, 1997 | Amb. Dore Gold

Historic turning points are not always easy to discern. The September 1993 handshake on the White House lawn between Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat appeared to be such a turning point, representing the beginning of Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation.

The Islamic Jihad: The Imperative of Holy War

February 15, 1993 | Dr. Boaz Ganor

Hamas–The Islamic Resistance Movement in the Territories

February 2, 1992 | Dr. Boaz Ganor

Syria and Terrorism

November 15, 1991 | Dr. Boaz Ganor