The Modern Middle East

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Three hours lecture per week Offers an introduction to the history and politics of the Middle East and North Africa from the early 20th century to the present. Topics include: the place and role of religion in the region; colonialism; the decline of the Ottoman empire; the emergence of various nationalisms; the creation of modern states; and the ideological, political, and social conflicts and struggles associated with the region. Some attention will be devoted to the rise and fall of political regimes, the dynamics of consent and dissent, and to role of trans-national, trans-regional, and global forums.