POSC 482 - America in the Middle East

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Political Science and Intl Relations

Description:

Examines history of America's engagement with an emphasis on issues since 1979. After brief intro portion on the mechanics of American foreign policy-making and America's global political and strategic position over time, we will spend most of the semester on America's involvement in regional oil politics, Middle East peace process, first and second Iraq Wars, relations with Iran, plans for Middle East democratization and the Bush II administration. Evaluation will be based upon a mid-term and final exam, a medium-length research paper, and one or two short writing assignments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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