Speaking of Faith Related Programs
» "Violence and Crisis in Islam"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/crisisinislam/index.shtml]
As horrific violence is perpetrated in the name of Islam, we speak with Vincent Cornell, an American Muslim and leading scholar of Islamic studies. What makes Islam a potent vehicle for violence and danger at this moment in time?

» "The Power of Fundamentalism"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/fundamentalism/index.shtml]
This Speaking of Faith program features interviews with three former religious extremists, including Yossi Klein Halevi. Krista explores the appeal of fundamentalism in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, as experienced from the inside.

» "The Face of the Prophet: Cartoons and Chasm"
[http://speakingoffaith.org/programs/faceoftheprophet/index.shtml]
Here, American Muslim and religious scholar talks to Krista about the Danish cartoon controversy and explains why these images are considered offensive by Muslims around the world.

Interesting Sites on the History of the Region
» Foundation for Middle East Peace
[http://www.fmep.org/index.html]
Although this non-profit's site provides interesting analysis and commentary on the conflict in the Holy Land, it's wealth of maps gives the user a better understanding of the constantly morphing boundary lines and territories being fought over.

» Washington Post: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/world/issues/mideastpeace/]
The key feature of this site is the "audio perspectives" on the right-hand side. This multimedia feature presents views of a Palestinian lawyer and an Israeli spokesman on questions such as "Who is Hamas?" and "What is their role in the peace process?"

» The Mideast: A Century of Conflict
[http://www.npr.org/news/specials/mideast/history/]
This seven-part series from National Public Radio provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the dispute between Palestinians and Israelis.

Relevant News Articles
» "Don't Punish the Palestinians" by Jimmy Carter
[http://www.fmep.org/analysis/articles/dont_punish_the_palestinians.html]

» Photo Essay by Ronald de Hommel
[http://www.photofactory.nl/Home/index_bestanden/Series/Palestine1.htm]

» Israel and the Palestinians from BBC News
[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2001/israel_and_the_palestinians/default.stm]

» "The Checkpoint" by Ted Conover
[http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200603/israel-checkpoint]