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Winder, R. B. – Society, 1985
Describes problems in Middle Eastern studies, focusing on: (1) the problem of access for students and faculty conducting research due to countries being completely closed or highly restrictive; (2) declines in Middle Eastern and American corporate donations to language and area studies as oil prices decrease; and (3) the difficulties inherent in…
Descriptors: Arabic, Area Studies, Financial Problems, Foreign Countries

Bader, William B. – Society, 1985
Describes reasons for, and presents some solutions to, the growing lack of understanding between the United States and the countries of Western Europe. Calls for revision of the major premises that governed the American approach, in government and academia, toward European affairs in the past. (KH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Higher Education