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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. Published 26 times per year, the review is free to subscribers and available in PDF, HTML, and RSS formats. The Layalina Review is brought to you thanks in part to a grant from The Dr. Scholl Foundation of Illinois.
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. PDF RSS Twitter Facebook Recent Issues Vol. VII No. 23: 11/04-11/17, 2011 Vol. VII No. 22: 10/21-11/03, 2011 Vol. VII No. 21: 10/07-10/20, 2011 Archives Subscribe to our Publications Layalina Review Staff Anne Hagood Managing Editor Selina Singh Contributor Deniz Polat Contributor Lorraine Jablonsky Contributor Sasha Scott Contributor Colby Connelly Contributor The views expressed here are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Layalina Productions, Inc.	VOL. VII NO. 24, November 18-December 01, 2011 American Muslims Breaking Barriers on TV “All American Muslim” a reality TV series featuring five Muslim families has generated mixed reactions, spanning from positive reactions to skepticism regarding the show’s intentions. In the meantime, the producers hope it will help normalize relations with Muslim. Mixed Reactions on US Withdrawal As the US is announcing is approaching the date of withdrawal form Iraq, some American officials and Iraqi politicians express their concerns regarding Iran’s growing influence in the country. ‘War on Terror’ New Strategy on the Internet The Department of Defense recently launched a new program over the Internet to counter violent extremism, seeking to engage people who promote anti-American sentiments in Pakistan and provide them with alternative information. Vote without a Change in Egypt? As elections approach in Egypt, the role of the army and of the Islamists in the next government is taking center stage in the debates concerning the future direction of the country. Libya’s New Taste for Justice Saif Al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Al-Gaddafi, was captured in southern Libya and currently awaits prosecution by the ICC. As Libyans resume the task of rebuilding the country's governmental institutions, formerly marginalized groups look for their chance to flourish in the newly democratic nation. Who's Talking About A Nuclear Strike? Following an IAEA report about Iran's nuclear program, IAEA officials met in Vienna to discuss nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Despite rumors of a possible strike on Iran's nuclear power facilities, international authorities continue to push a diplomatic solution, increasing sanctions in an effort to corner Iran. Ambivalent Responses from the AfPak Region US relations with Pakistan continue to deteriorate as Pakistani government announced the US had 15 days to leave an airfield in the Baluchistan province following a cross-border attack, which killed 25 Pakistani soldiers.

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.

Published 26 times per year, the review is free to subscribers and available in PDF, HTML, and RSS formats.

The Layalina Review is brought to you thanks in part to a grant from The Dr. Scholl Foundation of Illinois.

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.

Recent Issues

Vol. VII No. 23: 11/04-11/17, 2011

Vol. VII No. 22: 10/21-11/03, 2011

Vol. VII No. 21: 10/07-10/20, 2011