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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. 26: 12/30-01/12, 2012 Vol. VII No. 25: 12/02-12/15, 2011 Vol. VII No. 24: 11/18-12/01, 2011 Archives Subscribe to our Publications Layalina Review Staff Leon Shahabian Senior Editor 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. VIII NO. 1 December 30-January 12, 2012 2012: Regional Players Face Old, New Challenges Old challenges such as finding an Israeli-Palestinian resolution continue while new challenges surface throughout the Middle East. Journalists face mounting pressure and intimidation from Egypt to Yemen and Iran raises tensions in the Persian Gulf. Potential Peace Talks with Taliban The US may be involved in peace talks with the Taliban as Al-Qaeda continues to instill alarm with a rising momentum in the Greater Middle East. In addition, social media proves to be a new obstacle in the battle against extremism. Pakistan's Role in the Arab World As Pakistan and the US continue to face strained relations, Pakistan realizes the need for a more intertwined relationship with its Arab neighbors. Arab League Monitors Arrive in Syria As the Arab League sends monitors to Syria amid mixed feelings of their effectiveness, Syrian youth persevere despite mounting dangers. Dire Straits Iran prolongs drama in the Strait of Hormuz prompting the US to evaluate its options in dealing with the belligerent state. Simultaneously, policy makers warn of misinterpretation and mishandling of an increasingly combustible situation. Divergent Reactions to US Withdrawal With the US military’s withdrawal leading to increased violence and instability in Iraq, America faces the new challenge of decreased influence in the region. 2012 US Elections: A Tool for Public Diplomacy? In regards to democratic development, the 2012 US elections may prove to be a valuable example to the Arab world.

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. 26: 12/30-01/12, 2012

Vol. VII No. 25: 12/02-12/15, 2011

Vol. VII No. 24: 11/18-12/01, 2011