Course

The Middle East and Global Politics - POLS5160

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of Social Sciences

Course Outline: School of Social Sciences

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Examines the dynamics of the Middle East and the impact of the region on the broader framework of international politics. Provides the background needed to understand the patterns of relationships between the states of the Middle East and the nature of the systems of government in the region. Topics include the impact of oil on regional security, the origins of and motives for terrorism in the Middle East, the role of organisations such as Hizballah and Hamas and the impact of United States policies on the region.
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