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Comment on A Struggling Civil Society, Moscow by admin

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:47:53 +0000

We’re glad that you find the post interesting. It’s always great to hear from a Jackson School alum!

Comment on A Struggling Civil Society, Moscow by John McNamara

John McNamara — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:51:42 +0000

I find this story very interesting because it probably means this is just one of many other protest going on in Russia.
I am an alumni of U of W
Majored in FarEastern and Russian studies under Dr Ivor Spector in the 60′s and spent most of my time in the Far East building

Comment on The World’s Fussiest Flag, London by Jeffrey P. Lupo

Jeffrey P. Lupo — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:48:31 +0000

A good illustration of how the Scottish and EU referenda are related: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-26461833.

Comment on “Let’s use disproportionate intelligence!” Humor in the Turkish Protests, Istanbul by selma sökmen

selma sökmen — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:28:25 +0000

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Comment on A Celebration of German Resistance, Berlin by admin

admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:04:57 +0000

I’m afraid we don’t know! You might try your public library – in my experience, librarians can find anything

Thanks for reading!

Comment on A Celebration of German Resistance, Berlin by Alan Tucker

Alan Tucker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:16:28 +0000

I cannot find the inscription on the memorial plaque that I saw at the end of the movie Valkyrie
Do you know where I can find it.

Thank you,

Alan tucker

Comment on Trust in the Islamic Republic, Tehran by Impressions of Iran’s Economic Woes, Tehran » JSIS Correspondence

Impressions of Iran’s Economic Woes, Tehran » JSIS Correspondence — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:26:01 +0000

[...] Shahed posted previously about Trust in the Islamic Republic. [...]

Comment on The Cool Mountain Educational Fund, Yangjuan by Cathy Beyer

Cathy Beyer — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:12:20 +0000

What a fascinating entry! Thank you much for this wonderful story in words and pictures, Steve.

Comment on Sitting in the Betty White Café (that’s right!) in Tel Aviv by Sara Curran

Sara Curran — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:41:20 +0000

As I sit in Zoka’s coffee shop in Seattle, I thoroughly enjoyed your reflection on how much Israel’s social landscape has changed. There is much about your insights there that could be considered here. While the very topics that brought down the Israeli government are also root causes of political disaffection in the US, ironically theywill not be debated. Wars, veterans, and national service will be studiously ignored as subjects of debate in our rapidly heating up Presidential race. Inequality will only be partially debated with euphemistic characterizations that distract more than they illuminate. It gives one pause for thought on how to move beyond cynical complacency. Perhaps for Israel there is hope in remembering its socialist past to imagine a more equitable future.

Comment on Sitting in the Betty White Café (that’s right!) in Tel Aviv by Shahed Ghoreishi

Shahed Ghoreishi — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:35:30 +0000

Great post Professor!

I remember reading several months ago about the “Israel loves Iran” campaign that turned into a mutual sign of respect between people in each country. At first I was surprised by it, because the impression that I received was that Israelis must have a harsh impression of Iran based on the words of Prime Minister Netanyahu. However, as you described Israel’s government is providing a different future for the country than what the people appear to be asking for. Of course, these issues are very complicated but whether it be questions of military service or rhetoric with Iran, the farther right/ orthodox groups in Israel always seem to be in the way of progress. It really shows the weakness of multi-party systems, as the Prime Minister has his hands tied to a minority group.

I will be travelling to Iran in one month, and I am positive I will bear witness the difference between the different social classes and the government. From the richer North Tehran neighborhoods selling apple products in independently owned “Apple Stores,” to the massive unemployment among the young people, to the massive inflation caused my economic mismanagement and harsh sanctions, you could say Iran too is facing contrasting realities. In fact, Iran has the highest sales of Porsche cars than any other city in the Middle East. To me, this makes Iran a prime example of the “schizophrenia” you described in Israel.

I believe the theme of contrasting realities is a common one among Middle Eastern countries, maybe perhaps even in much of the world impacted by the world recession. I recall last time I visited Iran back in 2006 I was relaxing by the Caspian sea while visiting a 5-star hotel (that once upon a time was owned by Hyatt). Even with comparably minor economic problems back then, I thought it was interesting how one can just escape to a beautiful place when so much is going on right by you. It will be interesting see how Iran has changed in the past 6 years, but unfortunately I bet it has turned for the worse.

I enjoyed your post, please keep them coming!