Power and Identity in the Middle East | Harvard University
The Middle East is in the midst of a dramatic transformations with ongoing waves of uprisings, violent conflict, and economic crises. This course situates these developments within the broader historical and political context of the region. It examines the politics of the Middle East through a variety of topics, including how modern nations and states emerged out of Ottoman and European colonialism, mass uprisings against authoritarian rulers, what explains persistent authoritarianism and regime change across the region, why Islamist parties and movements emerged, and the dynamics of war and conflict.
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Price
$2,040
Delivery
Online Live
Date
January 22 - May 11, 2024
Level
Intermediate
Credit
Degree Credit
Language
English