POLS 247Contemporary Middle East Politics-GL

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Examines 20th and 21st century Middle East politics and policy and their relationship to the Western Powers, Russia and China. Students explore complex current issues in a political and historical context for understanding the Middle East. Topics include U.S. foreign policy in the region, the role of Islam, terrorism, the politics of oil, arms proliferation, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Palestinian Question, nationalism, globalization and the Gulf Wars. Students investigate the social, religious, economic, cultural and political impact Middle East nations have on the U.S. and with each other. This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the Global Studies Certificate. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).