PO 333 - Middle Eastern History and Politics

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Quinnipiac University

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Description:

This course is designed to explore both historical and contemporary political and socioeconomic developments in the Middle Eastern region. The course begins with a historical review of the demise of the Ottoman Empire, the anti-colonialist revolt, the emergence of Israel, secular nationalism, the rise of Islamism, and the post-Islamist era. The focus of the course then shifts to an examination of such issues as geopolitics, oil, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, peace process, Persian Gulf wars, the great-powers' involvement and their interests in this area, terrorism, and globalization and its impact in the region. Prerequisites: PO 101 or PO 111; one course from PO or HS level 200; Every Other Year, Spring

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.quinnipiac.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 582-8200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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