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
This course examines the dynamics of the Middle East and the impact of the region on the broader framework of international politics. The course 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 origins of and motives for violence in the Middle East and the role of Turkey and Iran in the region. You will also examine organisations such as Islamic State, and the impact of United States policies on the region.
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