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IR5520 International Relations of the Modern Middle East

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Thu

This module examines the arena of Middle East international relations by looking at the formation of the Middle East regional system, its special characteristics, and the impact on it of the global system. It also looks at the foreign policy process inside Middle East states through a comparative case study approach, including studies of the Arab oil monarchies (such as Saudi Arabia), the Arab authoritarian republics (Egypt, Syria and Iraq), Israel, Iran and Turkey. Finally the patterns of regional conflict and order which result from state behaviour are examined.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take IR5217

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture and 1 x 2-hour seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor R Hinnebusch
Module teaching staff: Prof R Hinnebusch