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For over half a century the Middle East has been a
flashpoint at the center of international politics. The course explores the
politics of the ‘plural’ region of the Middle East from an international
perspective. It will focus on key issues and emphasize the relationship of the
Middle East with the West, especially with the European Union, itself a plural
entity.
The course objective is to provide understanding of the main
issues that shape and characterize the politics of the region, its role in contemporary
international politics, and the strategies available to and employed by the
main international actors when dealing with the region and the world.
Students will be able to recognize the usefulness and the
shortcomings of “Western” international relations and political science
concepts and approaches to the region.
