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The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media

The Layalina Review is a peerless bi-weekly source for monitoring developments in the spheres of public diplomacy and Arab media.

Its readers include academics, Foreign Service Officers, students, members of Congress and their staffs, foreign diplomats, and professionals in both the private and public sectors.

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Statistic of the Week
More than 85% of the people in Jordan, Egypt, the Palestinian territories and Lebanon combined have followed news about political demonstrations in the region, and in Arab countries there is widespread optimism that the protests will lead to more democracy, according to a recent study.

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VOL. VII NO. 17, August 12-August 25, 2011

Grant to Combat Anti-Semitism Deemed Controversial
An effort to combat anti-Semitism in the Middle East has provoked controversy as the State Department awarded the Middle East Media Research Institute a $200,000 grant to research and analyze anti-Semitism in the region.

Organic Ramadan
As President Barack Obama hosted the White House’s annual Ramadan dinner, the organic grocery giant Whole Foods drew criticism from right-wing bloggers and its own employees for promoting halal products during Ramadan.

Afghan Training Afflicted by US Faults
A US military contractor responsible for the security training of Afghan forces is under fire for failing to deliver the terms of contract, as are the Departments of Defense and State.

Yemen on the Brink
As Yemen’s economy is on the verge of collapse, President Ali Abdullah Saleh announces plans of his return from Saudi Arabia and his intent to agree to a GCC proposal for a peaceful transition of power.

Libya: An Uncertain Tomorrow
As rebels close in on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, US leaders debate the America’s role in the country with some questioning how President Obama will put an end to the conflict.

Muslim Brotherhood Capitalizes on Ramadan
The Muslim Brotherhood along with other Islamist groups are looking to gain seats in Parliament in Egypt’s upcoming elections, using Ramadan to promote their campaign. Consequently, some fear that the future of democracy in Egypt is jeopardized.

Syria's Al-Assad Running Out of Options
The US is calling for Syria’s major trading partners to impose sanctions after it openly condemned president Bashar Al-Assad’s violent response to dissidents.