The Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) has a long history of presenting incisive analyses and compelling reporting on the Middle East and US foreign policy objectives in the region. Since 1971, MERIP publications (MERIP Reports and Middle East Report) have provided a unique and valuable critique of social, political and economic developments in the Middle East and North Africa from a progressive viewpoint.

MERIP is now embarking on a multi-faceted Media Outreach and Policy Analysis Project. Press Information Notes (PINS) are an important aspect of this endeavor. MERIP will be disseminating PINs periodically. If you would like to subscribe to receive these PINS automatically (at no charge), please send an e-mail to gkbishara@merip.org, and include the words "SUBSCRIBE PIN" in the subject line of your message. (When quoting PINS, please credit MERIP and indicate title, date and author of the PIN.)