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Hessam Parzivand commented on Why is America in denial about the origins of the world's anti American bias? on July 4, 2008, 4:18 PM

I encounter Americans everyday who want to learn more about the Middle East. I think the biggest problem is that they don't know where to start. Without a doubt, its an intimidating task. Hessam ParzivandAuthor: Winning Middle Eastern Hearts and Minds

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Hessam Parzivand commented on Vali Nasr: What can Americans do to better understand the Middle East? on July 4, 2008, 4:04 PM

As a Middle-Eastern American, I feel I have one foot in each civilization. I think there is no substitute for visiting the region. While there, I did numerous interviews with average people on the issues the region faces. I learned a great deal about the region through those interviews. If you can't visit, there are still a few things you can do. Knowing the history of the region is very important. I personally recommend the book A History of the Modern Middle East by William L. Cleveland. You can also diversify the range of news sources you get your news from. Add the BBC and Al-Jazeera's English site to your daily line up. Contrast articles on one news event from CNN or Fox with those from Al-Jazeera. It will tell you a great deal about how the region sees the issues it faces. Hessam ParzivandAuthor: Winning Middle Eastern Hearts and Minds

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Hessam Parzivand commented on Vali Nasr: What can Americans do to better understand the Middle East? on July 4, 2008, 12:04 PM

As a Middle-Eastern American, I feel I have one foot in each civilization. I think there is no substitute for visiting the region. While there, I did numerous interviews with average people on the issues the region faces. I learned a great deal about the region through those interviews. If you can't visit, there are still a few things you can do. Knowing the history of the region is very important. I personally recommend the book A History of the Modern Middle East by William L. Cleveland. You can also diversify the range of news sources you get your news from. Add the BBC and Al-Jazeera's English site to your daily line up. Contrast articles on one news event from CNN or Fox with those from Al-Jazeera. It will tell you a great deal about how the region sees the issues it faces. Hessam Parzivand Author: Winning Middle Eastern Hearts and Minds

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