This course treats the impact and experience of warfare on the Middle East in the last third of the 20th Century and into the 21st. We will examine how the Cold War, Afghanistan, the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the War on Terror have shaped the modern Middle East. We will consider political and social history as well as the military aspect. We will also look at the causes for Washington's policy-making toward the region. Grading is based upon class participation and attendance (mandatory) and on examinations.

Intended Audience:

Students who want a better understanding of the modern American role in the Middle East, and of Middle Eastern societies.