As Jon Alterman has pointed out in his chapter, The Internet, from "New Media, New Politics? From Satellite Television to the Internet in the Arab World" the Arab world has joined in the global enthusiasm for the Internet. It is available in almost every Arab country, and the number of users grows monthly.

When I first discovered Google Earth, I did what most people do—I looked up my house, my kids’ school, and my commute, and toured the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Canyon and the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall. But I quickly realized that beyond the ultra-cool factor, Google Earth is an extraordinary tool for taking kids on more meaningful adventures through geography, cultures, history, and current events.

Why Study the Ottomans?

The Ottoman Empire was an innovative and multicultural state that lasted for over 600 years. In its heyday, its economic power and military successes made it feared as well as admired in Europe and elsewhere.

An interview with William Cleveland, professor of history at Simon Fraser University and author of the widely used textbook A History of the Modern Middle East, on the importance of understanding the historical context of the Middle East.

This essay discusses how stereotypes of Arabs, Muslims and the Middle East are used in editorial cartooning while also giving some real facts that dispell the stereotypes.