State and War in Africa and the Middle East

3 Units

Since the end of World War Two, violent conflict in the Middle East and Africa has varied greatly. It has ranged from inter-state wars to sub-state violence and protracted social conflict, much of it mediated and extended by external powers. At the same time, states in these regions have struggled to consolidate political and economic order within their borders. This seminar course will analyze these internal and external dynamics to understand the causes and effects of modern war and intervention in Africa and the Middle East. Counts as a Disciplinary Communication course.