Regional Studies: Middle East and North Africa

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Examines the Middle East from historical, sociological, political, and economic perspectives. The Middle East focus describes a range of countries extending from Morocco to Iran and includes the subregions of North Africa, the Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Peninsula. Traces the origins and ongoing efforts toward a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Explores ongoing efforts across the region for political and economic reform, the growth of civil society, and easing the strain on traditional societies in an increasingly globalized world. Studies the roots of sectarian conflicts, the problem of terrorism, and the proliferation of conventional weapons, as well as weapons of mass destruction.