Ahmed Rashid's "Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia"
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5 pages in length. Key to Rashid's (2001) paragraph at the close of book is its dogged assertion that if left unaddressed, the situation as it existed in 2000 would continue to escalate global tensions and create an even greater domino effect as an inherent consequence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCTaliban.rtf
Paper Title: Ahmed Rashid's "Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia"

Al-Qaida Terrorist Group
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A 5 page paper which examines the structure of the Al-Qaida terrorist group. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAalqaid.rtf
Paper Title: Al-Qaida Terrorist Group

AMERICAN ATTITUDE TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST
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This paper attempts to examine available literature referring to the attitude of the United States toward the Middle East and Middle Easterners, particularly in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attack of the World Trade Center and Pentagon. The information was collected to help determine an appropriate survey to explore the attitudes of Americans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTmidatt.rtf
Paper Title: AMERICAN ATTITUDE TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST

An Examination of Islamic Belief and Ritual
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A 5 page overview of the Islamic religion. This paper points out some of the basic features of Islamic belief and ritual. A particular emphasis is placed on the observation of fasting on Ramadan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPislFst.rtf
Paper Title: An Examination of Islamic Belief and Ritual

An Examination of the Reasons Behind the Resurgence and Revivalism of Islamic Fundamentalism
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A 6 page exploration of the factors that have led to the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism. The author defines this resurgence and explains it using examples such as the Balkans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPislFnd.rtf
Paper Title: An Examination of the Reasons Behind the Resurgence and Revivalism of Islamic Fundamentalism

An Overview of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism:
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This 5 page paper discusses the general principles of these religions and specifically addresses the meaning of life according to these world views. Furthermore, this paper compares and contrasts how these religions address this philosophical issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSWorlds.rtf
Paper Title: An Overview of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism:

Analysis of "Eastward to Tartary":
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This 7 page paper provides a detailed analysis of this book by Robert D. Kaplan, which is actually a mixture of political commentary and travelogue. This paper compares and contrasts Kaplan's perceptions with current events, and delves into such issues as religion, oil, and industry in the Balkans and Middle East. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSKaplan.rtf
Paper Title: Analysis of "Eastward to Tartary":

Andric's Bridge On The Drina
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The Yugoslavian writer, Ivo Andric wrote The Bridge On The Drina in 1945. It was later translated from Serbo-Croatian into English and was the basis for his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1961. This 5 page paper explores the historical and political references within the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTbridge.wps
Paper Title: Andric's Bridge On The Drina

ANSWERS TO ESSAYS
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This 6-page paper encompasses answers to various essay questions. Topics include how Avon operates on a world-wide basis, the Just in Time concept for manufacturing, the differences between Hinduism and Islam (and similarities) as well as the differences and similarities between Taiwan and mainland China.
Filename: MTansess.rtf
Paper Title: ANSWERS TO ESSAYS

Anti-Westernism In Fundamentalist Middle East
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This 7 page paper argues that The current fundamentalist society in the middle east (1)considers all other political systems as inferior; (2) is embarked in what is defined as a 'holy war' against those countries and societies that are in opposition to Islam and is bent on and (3) is based on an extremist view of both religious and political organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTantwes.rtf
Paper Title: Anti-Westernism In Fundamentalist Middle East