This course will discuss the developments in the Middle East from the early 20th century to the present. It will discuss the rise and retreat of Arab nationalism, the problems of internal cohesion of the Arab states, issues of religion and state, and the evolution of Islamist politics. It will also focus on the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and its impact on the region and will conclude with an in depth analysis of the “Arab Spring” by placing these contemporary revolutionary events in their historical context.
The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II
The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II
Instructor: Professor Asher Susser
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There are 5 modules in this course
Independence and revolutionary politics in the Arab world
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14 videos3 readings1 plugin
The beginnings of the Arab-Israeli conflict
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15 videos2 readings
The escalation and de-escalation of the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1948 to 1973
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11 videos2 readings1 assignment
The escalation and de-escalation of the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1973 to the present
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The Middle East from 1967 to the present including the Arab Spring
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Reviewed on Nov 2, 2024
Comprehensive, and easy to follow, history of the Middle East, following both geopolitics and chronology of events. An excellent continuation of the first course.
AM
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Reviewed on Oct 16, 2016
Thank you for this overview of the history of the Middle-East. It makes the current situation there clearer
AY
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Reviewed on Apr 26, 2020
Excellent course delivery. Both the lectures as well as the pdf transcript were of great quality. Thanks to Prof. Asher.
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