Middle East Research and Information Project
Encyclopedia
The Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) is a non-profit independent research group established in 1971, that has released reports and position papers on various Middle East conflicts. Its most prominent publication is the Middle East Report, which is published both online and as a print magazine.
Joe Stork
was the long-time editor of the Middle East Report.
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History
Originally started by a group of anti-Vietnam war activists, MERIP began in 1971 by releasing an irregularly scheduled six-page newsletter called the MERIP Reports. In 1973, the group began releasing the Reports on a scheduled basis. Today it releases its Middle East Report for free online, supporting itself with paid subscriptions to the Middle East Report magazine. In addition to the Middle East Report, MERIP also writes frequent op-eds for various prominent newspapers throughout the globe. MERIP is also involved in media outreach and public education.Joe Stork
Joe Stork
Joe Stork is an American political activist and Deputy Director for Middle East and North Africa at Human Rights Watch. He holds an M.A. in International Affairs/Middle East Studies from Columbia University.-Career:...
was the long-time editor of the Middle East Report.
Readership
According to MERIP, they have thousands of subscribers, and more than 700 educational and institutional subscriptions. The Middle East Report is available in the United StatesUnited States
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Europe
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, the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and worldwide via the internet
Internet
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Opinions
The magazine's issues are consistently critical of foreign relations of the United StatesForeign relations of the United States
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in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
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