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POLS 4240 - Middle Eastern Politics and Institutions

The Middle East is probably the most polarized and polarizing are of the world today. Following September 11, 2001 world politics has focused on the Middle East with good reason.  U.S. involvement in Iraq is contentious and dangerous.  The Iranian regime displays unprecedented levels of belligerence.  The conflict between Israel and Palestine commands world headlines.  This class is designed to give students the tools to analyze these situations capably.

Credits: 3

Prereq: POLS 1210
Lecture hours: 3