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    A Review of United States’ Policy in the Middle East The crux of the institution of government from the untenable state of nature that subsisted in the days gone by was for the protection of life, liberty and property. The doctrine of individual unilateral discretion which provided a fertile ground for the domination of the strong over the weak in society diminished in significance. So sacrosanct was the need to protect the rights and freedoms of all people that all and sundry gave up their

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    Abstract: History of independence has involuntarily caused a change noticeable in the rise of immigration and immigrants —in a country where development, prosperity, independence echoed and still echoes in the hearts of millions. This paper calls for an approach to determine and understand the plight of documented and undocumented immigrant- labour force or working sector. 1973 to 1974 had an exodus oil boom in the reign of gulf countries- highlighting Saudi Arabia, the formation and impact on India

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    The Standard Oil Company of California(Socal) is trying to determine how much to bid on the Gulf Oil Corporation. George Keller, the CEO of Socal, would need to borrow 14 billion dollars in order to make a substantial bid. While banks are willing to lend the money because of Socal's low to debt ratio, the loan would put the company in a highly leveraged position. In order to alleviate that debt, some of Gulf's assets could be sold. Keller has to consider the value of Gulf's exploration and development

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    I. Case Analysis Saudi Arabia’s oil abundance has placed it in a position to invest heavily in the healthcare industry such that it ranks at the top within the Persian Gulf. Companies like Medical Equipment Clinical Systems have enjoyed vast revenues by supplying the region with state of the art medical equipment. This case study provides insights into the problems faced by Ankur Grover in the Western-Region of Saudi Arabia. As a new sales manager at Medical Equipment, Grover has the

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    It can be noted that energy resources such as oil plays a substantial role in shaping the globe. Reasons for why correlations between political violence in the Middle East and the geopolitics of oil can be connected is due to the Middle East being one of the most prominent locations in the world to refine oil along with the regions long history of political and economic turmoil. Examining the history of the Middle East throughout the years, it can be said that, both internally and externally Middle

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    If there was a disconnection between the East and West, then Lawrence was the bridge of understanding for the British. It was shown even from the beginning how he could and would be the perfect middle man for the British and the Arab people. In his humble start Lawrence studied history and archeology at Oxford, and participated in an archeological dig in Syria, studying from 1910-1914. While studying in Syria he learned an extensive amount about Middle Eastern culture and learned the Arabic language

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    In Saudi Arabia I am sure that there is probably more than one language spoken there but the number one language is Arabic. Did you know that the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia has that biggest continuous desert, in the world. Saudi Arabia is a country located in the Middle East surrounded by water, and desert. Saudi Arabia is also known for being the 15th largest export economy in the world. Saudi Arabia is an amazing country. And I hope you enjoy these pages filled with more wonderful facts about the

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    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the most centralized countries in the Middle East. Known for its abundant oil supply, desert land, and strict adherence to Islam, Saudi Arabia is a culture that is very different from those of Western nations. Analyzing the national and business culture can prepare a Westerner for working in Saudi Arabia and help them avoid intercultural conflict. In 1932, King Abd-al-Aziz established the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Though he passed away in 1953, the monarchy continued

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    In order for nurses to provide equal and effective healthcare, they must be culturally competent. Nursing requires constant learning, and understanding a person’s culture can give insight to what is causing a problem, what is hindering healing or procedures, and the best way to treat each patient. Saudi Arabians live by a “guardianship” system. This system requires that the woman seeks the man’s permission before going about her daily activities, leaving the house, or leaving the country (Whitson

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    Malcolm Evans creates an image that displays one Western woman and one Middle East woman who voice similar views on one another although given their polar opposite backgrounds. In the case of Scott Russell Sanders and Nicholas D. Kristof, the two authors grew up within a similar Westernized culture, but have opposing views on how women should be perceived in today’s society. Through each’s use of rhetorical strategies, they convey their opinion of women. The first strategy Sanders and Kristof use

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