Strategy Conflict in Mideast

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course explores the dynamics of conflict, security, and strategic behavior in the contemporary Middle East. Focusing on key regional actors and external powers, students will examine the causes and consequences of major conflicts, including interstate wars, civil wars, insurgencies, and the rise of non-state actors. The course investigates the role of ideology, identity, religion, resources, and geography in shaping security outcomes, and considers how military strategies, diplomacy, and alliances have evolved in response to shifting threats. Special attention is given to the Arab-Israeli conflict, U.S. and Russian involvement, the Iranian nuclear issue, and the strategic implications of the Abraham Accords. Through case studies and policy debates, the class will assess strategic decisions and security dilemmas in the region.