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

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.