documentation, denial & justice in Cambodia & East Timor
Kiernan, Ben
2008
Examines the violent consequences of Communist revolution in Cambodia in the late 1970s and the occupation of East Timor by Indonesian forces from 1975-1999, chronicling indigenous resistance to genocide and extermination; efforts at cover-ups, international interventions, and UN conflict resolution; and the role of U.S. policymakers in both cases.
After the Communists take over Cambodia and her family is torn from their city life, twelve-year-old Nakri and her older sister attempt to maintain their hope as well as their classical dancing skills in the midst of their struggle to survive.
Chronicles the downfall of the former Shah of Iran and the 1979 Iranian Revolution that culminated in a new government based on the Islamic religion and led by the Ayatollah Khomeini.
Provides information and background on the Mideast after the 1991 Persian Gulf War, including refugee problems, environmental damage, and unsettled political situations.
Examines Israeli-Palestinian relations, the PLO, Israeli politics, Lebanese factions, news reporting from the Middle East, and other issues of the Middle East.
Presents articles for both sides of the questions: Why is the Middle East a conflict area? Are Palestinians treated justly? What role should the U.S. play in the Middle East? How does religion affect the Middle East? What is the Future of the Middle East?.
Relates the true story of a Green Beret colonel who came out of retirement to lead a secret raid to get two Americans out of an Iranian jail and home to America.