Check here to find out what's new, what's different, and what is to come.

This page archived as of 1/3/2008

--A new piece entitled A Moment's Reflection has been added to the library.

--The Iraq Page has be updated to eliminate old links and provide some information regarding the transition of power.

--The new Iraqi Interim Constitution is now available in both English and Arabic. (and in .pdf format in English and Arabic)

--As you may have noticed, the site was off line for a few days. We have moved to a new host and the site is now much faster. You will be seeing many changes in the coming weeks as we over haul the site's content and design.

--The document known as the 2003 Draft Geneva Peace Accord is available in the Document Room. Copies are also available in Hebrew and in French.

--The document known as the "Roadmap to Peace" has been added to the Document Room.

--The Coptic Page has been completely updated with new links and new books.

--The links on the Education page have been updated and new links added.

--The links on the Banking and Business pages have been updated and new links added.

--All news links have been updated and cleaned out on both the News page and each country's page.

--Recently updated pages: Syria, Syrian Orthodox Church, Zoroastrianism

-- Text of UN Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding Iraq and Weapons of Mass Destruction

--The charitable arm of this organization has been dissolved, effective May 10, 2002. We are no longer soliciting or accepting donations of any kind. This organization remains not for profit, but we are no longer a recognized charity. Due to the change in mood recently we elected to dissolve the charity, but keep the website active. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

--We have added a new section to the Library called "From the grapevine." This is a collection of stories we have found that we thought would be of interest, or have been forwarded to us with the request to get the word out about these writers. While we neither endorse nor sponsor these authors or their work, we feel that what they have to say is important enough to join in spreading their words.

-- Following the ruling as of 2/14/2002 the State of Bahrain is now to be known as the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the Emir being named King. The new constitution is available here.

--We have added a list of the Top Recommended books of 2001, as well as a list of the Top Selling books of 2001 as picked by the readers of Mideastinfo.com.

--We have remodeled the Travel section to celebrate our new partnership with Expedia.com. Ready to travel?

--We have modified the bookstore to reflect our recommendations following the 9/11 attacks.

--We have a new author! Samar Abdul-Hadi has her first article in the Library. Samar was born in Jerusalem, received her BA/BS in economics and mathematics at Simmons College in Boston, and her MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics. She is currently a Planning and Evaluation Specialist for the American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) in their Jerusalem Regional Office.

--We have moved our mailing list to a Yahoo! Group. Click here to find out more!

--Our Travel Books section has been updated to include all the latest releases!

--The Document Room has new additions! We have added copies of the Mitchell Report of the Israel-Palestine situation, and copies of Amnesty International's Year 2000 country reports for the Middle East.

--The Library has been done over! We have archived older stories and pieces and have presented newer works by some of our contributors. Remember if you have a piece to submit, or would like to become a regular writer, click here!

--We have a new author! Edna Yaghi has three articles posted in the Library. Ms. Yaghi is an American ex-pat living in Amman, Jordan with her family. She has taught English at several language centers in Amman and wrote for 4 years for Jordan's only English daily newspaper. Ms. Yaghi is married and has eight children. She is also a contributor to the Palestine Times, Middleeastwire.com and Mediamonitors.com. 

--The Saudi Arabia page has been updated to reflect new government websites.

--We have started adding Constitutions to the Document Room. 

--We have added a "Most Popular" section to the Bookstore. These are the ten books that get the most attention from our readers.

--The New & Noteworthy section of the Bookstore has new selections.

--Our Annual Report is now available to the public.

--All of our country profiles have been updated through the year 2000.

--The Results of our Israeli Election Poll have been posted.

--Information has been added for the Special Israeli Elections on February 6th.

--The Bahá'í page and the Zoroastrian page have been completely updated. A large number of resources have been added.

--The text of the 2000 Arab Summit Resolution is available in the Document Room.

--A new article has been entered in the Library concerning an American's reaction to the Jonathan Pollard affair and its aftermath. Please read "Naďve about Pollard?"

-- A new article has been entered in the Library covering the end of the Camp David negotiations and the future of the peace process. Please read "A Future without a future."

-- As requested, we have added a separate category for Zionism on the Israel page.

--We have a new author! Dr. Denis J. Sullivan now has an article posted in the Library. Denis J. Sullivan (Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1987) is Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of International Affairs at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.  His books include Islam in Contemporary Egypt: Civil Society vs. the State (co-author with Sana Abed-Kotob) (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1999); Non-Governmental Organizations and Freedom of Association in Egypt and Palestine: A Comparative Analysis (Jerusalem: Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs, 1995); and Private Voluntary Organizations in Egypt: Islamic Development, Private Initiative, and State Control (University Press of Florida, 1994).  Professor Sullivan was Visiting Researcher at Bir Zeit University, Ramallah, Palestine (1995-96) and at Cairo University (1990-91) and has taught at the American University in Cairo (1990-91).

--Another new author is Jason Barry. Starting a series of article called "Memories of Egypt," Jay's articles are now in the Library. Jason is a graduate of the University of North Texas and the American University in Cairo. Jay Barry is a traveler and archaeologist who is always wondering where his next excavation and next trip will take him.

--A historical document section has been added to the Document Room. (6/4/00)

--A letter from H.E. President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to the people of the United States during his visit to the United States has been added to the document room.

--Secretary of State Albright's speech regarding the future of US-Iranian Relations is now available through the document room.

--The Map Room now offers maps of all the countries in the Middle East. Soon to come are more detailed city maps, and maps of the ongoing Arab-Israeli Peace Process.

--The Bahá'í Page has gone live! It is in its infant stages still, but it is now available for your research.

--A Copy of the Framework for Peace between Israel and Syria is now available from the library! Read this to help understand what the negotiations may cover in the coming months between Israel and Syria.

--Not only have we added a new Travel page, we now offer a Travel Bookstore for you to find and buy the travel guides you need at lower prices than a bookstore or from the publisher!

--We have now introduced the ability to search for information on our site. Just go to the Search Page and let us help you along.

--The Middle East Information Network wants to hear your opinion! We are recruiting editorial and essay writers. Click here to find out more.

--The option to tell us about your favorite site has been added! Now you can suggest a URL for us to consider adding to our directory.

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