Seminar on politics and conflict in the middle east. Professor szekelys latest book explores politics of. The remaining chapters provide a closer look at six countries. From the birth of the republic to the akp published by cambridge university press. Course schedule psci 4242 middle east politics course schedule spring 2018 daydate topic assigned reading. An introduction to middle east politics is a fountain of carefully selected information and accessible analysis. Rejects the argument that shiite politics across the middle east ultimately emanate from irans foreign policy. The course will examine problems associated with postcolonial rule, the slow pace of alleviating poverty and achieving economic development, ethnic conflict, and the aids crisis. Jul 03, 2017 my middle east politics summer reading picks. The best middle east political science books of 2014. In spite of these minor flaws, middle eastern politics and ideas makes a useful contribution to the field and is a fitting tribute to albert houranis long and distinguished career. Power, politics and ideology, cambridge university press 2005. Located in one of the globally leading departments on the study of politics and economics.
This two year degree combines an intensive arabic language programme with the study of international relations of the middle east in addition to a menu of course options that includes the study of the history, religion and culture of the region. In 2011, as the arab uprisings spread across the middle east, jordan remained more stable than any of its neighbors. Listen to marzouki talk about her book on the pomeps middle east political. After providing a background of how islam spread in and unified the region, we will focus on the major changes that have shaped and reshaped the middle east over the past two centuries. It will equip students with a broad knowledge of the analytical, conceptual and theoretical debates of international relations and political. We will get to know the 19thcentury middle east, the structure of its. Course learning objectives clo at the end of this course, students should be able to. The middle east has attracted much interest with expanding civil unrest and the emergence of jihadistterrorist groups. My middle east politics summer reading picks the washington. Islam, judaism, and the political role of religions in the middle east edited by john bunzl. Unique in combining political economy and comparative politics with the study of the middle east. Pols45, course syllabus 1 government and politics of the middle east political science 45, spring 2014 instructors. Course syllabus pol261g history and politics of the modern. We will discuss the ottoman legacy in the region and the western imperial impact on the creation of the arab state system.
Taming a chaotic conflict edinburgh university press, 2020 is much more than an exploration of the history of animosity between saudi arabia and iran and its debilitating impact on an already volatile middle east. The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the politics, historical and contemporary developments in the middle east region. A conversation with ora szekely the project on middle east political science in the course of researching the book,szekely attended events organized by hizbullah in beirut and political protests led by communists in amman. This new handbook presents the first comprehensive framework of the question of governance in the middle east in its various forms and manifestations. An introduction to middle east politics addresses these issues in an engaging and accessible way, covering. Mes 344m500 politics of the middle east online maymester course this course provides an overview of the politics of the contemporary middle east. The course explores the political, historical, religious, social and economic factors that. Publics, politics and participation locating the public sphere in the middle east and north africa new york. An introduction to middle east politics book depository.
More a history book rather than a book on contemporary mideast politics, but stephen kinzers all the shahs men is a fantastic read. I n the course of 1979, three events changed the middle east. Political uprisings, religious significance, and petroleum resources have combined to make the political life of the middle east crucially important to the rest of the world. Yergins conversational style is a good fit whether hes explaining opecs imperium on western economies or the first hints of peak oil theory. The middle east has undergone enormous change since 911, from the invasion and occupation of iraq to the events of the. Since the middle east is home to some of the worlds earliest civilizations, it is difficult to choose a starting point for examining its political history, for no matter how far back the investigator searches, there still seem to be deeper layers of historical and political developments that influenced the course of later events. An introduction to middle east politics sage india. Listen to marzouki talk about her book on the pomeps middle east political science podcast here. His research and teaching focuses on the politics of conflict, its resolution, and issues surrounding postconflict reconstruction with a specific emphasis on the middle east and north africa, with publications including american democracy promotion in the changing middle east. The politics of resistance and the arab uprisings chapter.
The modern middle east, third edition a political history. That saw the overthrow of the shah, the autocratic, modernising ally of the west, by. A more detailed reading list will be supplied prior to the start of the programme course content, faculty and dates may be subject to change without. A degree in politics at the university of westminster equips you with an understanding of the relationship between government and society in regions all over the world, from europe, the middle east and asia to north and south america. Jan 19, 2020 i n the course of 1979, three events changed the middle east. Western and nonwestern scholars, the courses seeks to give students a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the greater middle east, its politics and its peoples. Psci 4242middle east politics spring 2018 university of colorado.
The government and politics of the middle east and north. Politics of knowledge in middle east political science. Enables students to analyse the politics and economics of the middle east from a variety of different perspectives. Contents list of abbreviations page viii map of the middle east ix 1 introduction to the international politics of the 1 middle east 2 core and periphery. Reem abouelfadl is senior lecturer in the comparative politics of the middle east at soas, and coconvenor of the msc politics of the middle east. I have designed this course to enable you to increase not only your domain expertise about the comparative politics of the middle east but also to increase your analytic skills in explaining the underlying causal logic of important political phenomena in the region. Politics in the middle east, far from being solely an issue of islamic resurgence as is often presented by western media, actually reflects a complex mixture of issues that include nationalism. The emergence of the modern middle east part i coursera.
This book begins with an introduction to key aspects of middle eastern politics, including the influences of tribalism, kinship, and the islamic faith. Readers of robert lees new book should be drawn to his commonsense observation that careful investigation of national histories show religion and politics intertwined in so many ways that it is impossible to make any single judgment about the impact of religion on politics or the impact of politics on religion p. On friday 29 november, the middle east centre seminar featured a book launch of dr ceren lords religious politics in turkey. The tunisian sociologist professor freij stambouli once explained to me, as he was driving with characteristic ebullience around his home town of monastir, then the residence of the former president habib bouguiba, that three events in recent times had discredited the claims to knowledge of social science with regard to the middle east and more. Its immaculately researched, and really should be required reading for anyone interested in iran or the middle. Lustokar, ellen, lisa anderson, steve heydemann, et al.
The grading policy will be explained in detail on the first day of class. The fall of the ottoman empire and the creation of the modern middle east by david fromki. Project muse religion and politics in the middle east. The ottoman empire, wwi, here, attention is focussed on questions of democratisation and political reform. The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the political. An introduction to middle east politics by benjamin macqueen. The politics of europe no other region of the world has determined the course of international politics than europe. But benjamin macqueen has managed to present a seamless account of the most pressing challenging in the region with just the right dose of historical and cultural.
Middle east politics courses uc berkeley political science. International politics of the middle east louisiana state university. Politics of the modern middle east course themes and description in this course we will address the major political developments in the middle east, from the ottoman period to the present. An introduction to middle east politics home facebook. International politics in the middle east oxford university. From international interventions and conflict to mass migration and uprisings, middle east affairs influence the lives of millions around the world. Despite strife at its borders and an influx of refugees connected to the syrian civil war and the rise of isis, as well as its own version of the arab spring with protests and popular mobilization demanding change, jordan managed to avoid political upheaval. Still, the book would have benefited from more careful editing, in particular, tightening and trimming three of the overlong essays. Msc politics of the middle east 2020 entry at soas.
Governance in the middle east and north africa routledge. My favourite class was politics of resistance in the middle east which was clearly helpful for understanding contemporary politics of. The best middle east political science books of 2014 the. Politics and economics of the middle east study at king. You can earn extra credit by writing a brief 34 1 page analytic piece addressing a relevant theme on middle east politics. Readings comparative politics and international relations. Jan 07, 2016 more a history book rather than a book on contemporary mideast politics, but stephen kinzers all the shahs men is a fantastic read.
People of the region consider this a parochial term, however, as it is one first ascribed by europeans and suggests something of a uniformity of history, culture and identity. Select journal articles and book chapters related to course lectures will be made available as. Argues that local imperatives have been the crucial factor in determining the course of shiite movements in lebanon, iraq, saudi arabia and the gulf. Comparative politics of the middle east and academic freedom. I would highly recommended this book for both undergraduate and graduate courses in contemporary middle eastern politics. Best books on the middle east, 2011 foreign policy.
A critical comparative approach in shami, seteney ed. But as such, it is also forcibly a history of the middle east s most powerful economic and political engine of the 20th century. Comparative politics and international relations of the middle east. Halliday, the middle east in international relations. The course will cover mainly the arab world, israel and iran. Capitulo 2hinnebusch2003bookthe international politics of. The msc in middle east politics allowed me to take both politics courses and a language option, all of which i enjoyed. The new york times bestselling author takes a riveting new direction with this richly textured, multilayered novel of friendship, murder, revenge, and class conflict set in an uppercrust english schoolas enthralling and haunting as ian mckewans atonement and patricia highsmiths. Middle east courses from top universities and industry leaders. Jordan and the arab uprisings columbia university press. Its a history of oil on all continents, not just the middle east. Dr benjamin macqueen is a senior lecturer in the school of political and social inquiry at monash university. Discover the best middle eastern politics in best sellers. In our first lesson, we will locate the middle east in time and space.
This course will examine major recent strategic, political, and economic developments in the region and. Politics ba honours university of westminster, london. Middle eastern studies program mesp maxwell school. This course surveys both classic and cutting edge work on the politics of the middle east. In this course we will address the major political developments in the middle east, from the. This course is designed to provide an overview of the cultures, religions, and politics of the region generally referred to as the middle east. Msc in international relations of the middle east with arabic. This course introduces the contemporary politics of the middle east and gives an overview of the political events and currents that have most affected the region since the fall of the ottoman empire. Political science 307f topics in comparative politics. Ten maps that explain everything about the world politics of place book 1 tim. The politics of the middle east could be very confusing, even for veteran observers. Nielsen book data summary with recent upheavals in the middle east and north africa, the eighth edition of the government and politics of the middle east and north africa has been thoroughly revised to provide a necessary, comprehensive and current examination of the domestic politics and foreign policies of this crucial region. Psci 4242 middle east politics course schedule spring 2020.
Arab spring an introduction to middle east politics engages with questions of democratisation and political reform in the region. Shiism and politics in the middle east laurence louer. The objectives of the course are first, for you to obtain a good working knowledge of the region and to be conversant on a number of topics listed on the syllabus after this class. One standard deviation about the mean becomes the criteria for an a grade. Popular middle east history books meet your next favorite book. Islam, judaism, and the political role of religions in the. But benjamin macqueen has managed to present a seamless account of the most pressing challenging in the region with just the right dose of historical and cultural background. Second, you should be able to think critically in regard to the subjects listed and to compare and contrast opinions and. Ehteshami,eds, the foreign policies of middle east states, lynne rienner new edition 2014. Your analysis should integrate at least one of the theories or concepts covered in the class lectures or readings.
Richard bulliet, a professor at columbia university, has posted on itunes a 26 lecture course called the history of the modern middle east. Shifting global politics and the middle east marc lynch and amaney jamal what is the current structure of international relations. This course will analyse the roles of key outside players in the region and will examine how security issues in the middle east have a wider impact on international politics. Video created by tel aviv university for the course the emergence of the modern middle east part i. Introduction to middle east politics course syllabus 201011. This online course delves into middle east history beginning with the 16th century reign of suleiman the magnificent, and explores political and societal changes. In this thoroughly revised fifth edition of an established textbook, invited authorities provide comprehensive, countrybycountry analysis of fundamental issues and critical contemporary events in the middle east and north africa seventeen countries are covered in this, the single most comprehensive and authoritative text for courses on the. Following the arab spring, events in the middle east have attracted much attention. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. But benjamin macqueen has managed to present a seamless account of the most pressing challenging in the region with just the right dose of.
Im a complete newcomer to middle east politics, for me this was a great book. Kurdish politics in the middle east analyzes kurdish politics in iran, iraq, and turkey and places kurdish socio political developments in the context of regional and global politics. Romances dealing with the middle eastern wars 1991present. The course takes you back to the founding of islam, then works forward to the 19th and 20th centuries, covering the creation of middle eastern states, the israelipalestinian conflict, the role of oil, the. Governance in the middle east and north african will be essential reading for scholars, activists and policy makers. Blue books should be purchased by each student and brought in the class period prior to the midterm 8. In the first, we examine the political history of the region, specifically the ottoman, colonial, and cold war periods. Issues and problems in the contemporary middle east. Learn middle east online with courses like the emergence of the modern middle east part i and after the arab spring democratic aspirations and state failure. This course focuses on evolution of contemporary politics and economics. The book also explains the impact of the downfall of saddam husseins regime in iraq on kurdish autonomy. New books in middle eastern studies new books network. Mit students need the permission of the instructors.
1332 724 1096 1213 1224 1436 254 782 510 510 975 163 705 1026 1267 542 742 1548 287 322 1421 1447 1290 1446 1192 842 1061 1135 145 648 1067 817 784 776 376 1337