PLIR 3650 - International Relations of the Middle East

Studies the emergence of the contemporary inter-state system in the Middle East; the important role played by outside powers, especially the United States; the effect of the Cold War on the region; the persistent conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors and the efforts to reach peace; and the difficulty of constructing a stable order in the Persian Gulf. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations or the history of the Middle East.

Credits: 3