You are quite correct in noting that coverage from 3 countries hardly covers the diversity of the Middle East. However, in our defense please bear in mind that IRRODL, like most academic journals, depends upon the voluntary submission of articles. The other countries of the Mid East were seriously unrepresented in their submissions. We also had articles submitted that failed the peer review process.
We welcome new submissions from other mid east countries and though we will likely not do another Mid east special Issue in the near future, we publish ‘general issues” at least twice a year and welcome submissions from all countries.

As for the title, you are probably aware that very little communication (scholarly or not) goes on between Israel and its neighbors. This issue was a small step in working together to produce a Journal- an example of one of the small steps necessary for mutual recognition and acceptance.

Finally, note that this issue was meant to stimulate scholarship, so if there are stories and research yet to tell (and I am sure there is) please submit for review to IRRODL or our other sister distance education journals.