*Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies: Supplemental Resources

"...aims to introduce non-Arabs to the Arabs and their culture."

". . .an independent non-profit educational organization. . .tells the story of Arab heritage and civilization . . ."

A news source known for being the first independent news source in the Arab world.

"ADC is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage."

"...a nonprofit organization committed to the civic and political empowerment of Americans of Arab descent."

". . .engage institutions and citizens in Arab countries in analysis and discussions about factors that shape the choices and freedoms available to people across the region. . .to foster understanding and consensus around regional and national development priorities. . . suggest policies, strategies and opportunities for the empowerment of disadvantaged groups.

". . .draws on regional experts to provide in-depth analysis of political, socioeconomic, and security issues in the Middle East and North Africa."

Statistical information on each country includes land and water area, boundaries, elevations, population, birth & death rates, life expectancy, ethnic groups, GDP, inflation rate, unemployment rate, exports, imports, transportation, the military and more.
NOTE that many federal datasets, websites, and other previously accessible resources are being taken offline to comply with executive orders. Additional information and potential access to archived federal data can be found in this guide.

". . .contains electronic versions of eighty books originally sponsored by the U.S. Army and written by researchers affiliated with the Library’s Federal Research Division. Intended for a general audience, the studies provide descriptions and analyses of lesser-known countries or regions where U.S. military forces might be deployed."

Digital copies of over 280 manuscripts, 275 printed texts, and 50 maps, totaling over 156,000 pages. Users can search or browse online materials that date from the 10th to the 20th centuries CE and represent many regions, languages, and subjects.

". . .human development and humanitarian services encompass primary and vocational education, primary health care, relief and social services, infrastructure and camp improvement, microfinance and emergency response, including in situations of armed conflict."