Politics of the Middle East
C L Rubenstein
8 points * 3 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
This subject examines aspects of contemporary Middle East politics encompassing both the Arab world (particularly Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Jordan) and the non-Arab world (particularly Iran and Israel). The political culture, development and processes of the key countries in the region will be analysed. Regional relationships and conflicts will be examined (particularly the Gulf War, the Lebanon War and the Arab/Israeli conflict), and the implications for international politics and superpower rivalry will also be considered.
Assessment
Written (2500 words) and tutorial presentation: 50% * Examinations (3 hours): 50%
Recommended texts
Anderson R and others Politics and change in the Middle East Prentice-Hall, 1990
Kedourie E Politics of the Middle East OUP, 1992
Laqueur W and Rubin B (eds) The Israel-Arab reader rev. edn, Penguin
Perez D The Middle East today Praeger, 1983