Middle East

Middle East

 
The Middle East concentration provides a well-rounded grounding in the study of countries in the Middle East as well as regions connected to the Middle East through Islam, including the Maghreb and Southwest Asia. It incorporates culture, religion, geography, history, economics, governance, and international relations. Key topics include security, development, trade, politics, and relations with other regions. 
 

Learning Objectives

Students gain the ability to:

• Provide a multidimensional perspective on significant national and regional issues. 
• Evaluate policies and strategies to address regional challenges and relations with the global community. 
• Assess global policies and institutions from a regional perspective.