IRLS460 - Government & Security in the Middle East

Course Code: IRLS460 Course ID: 3138 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

Examines historic, cultural, economic, social, religious, and geographic traits that distinguish this region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. Surveys the governments of selected countries, considering factors such as legitimacy and political development. Includes a survey of contemporary issues salient in the region, including the Arab-Israeli dispute, with particular focus on regional security concerns.