POSC 248 Middle East Politics
An examination of factors shaping political systems in the Middle East and North Africa, with special focus on global contexts, resource politics, economic change, women's status, and political transitions. While studying the politics of individual states and sub-regions within the MENA states, students will explore the rich cultural history of the region, and examine the impact on politics of ethnic and racial diversity, regional income gaps, religious diversity, and radical Islam.