PS 1517 - US FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The purpose of the course is to have students use a conceptual framework to analyze U.S. foreign policy towards the Middle East. They will do this within the context of the various traditions that have given direction to U.S. foreign policy conduct over the ages. As part of this, students will analyze U.S. policy towards the Middle East since the Cold War, and then use this as an historical backdrop for looking at different foreign policy options towards this tumultuous region for the future. The class will help develop the students' conceptual understanding of the complexities of foreign policy-making and enable them to tease out pertinent trends and patterns that otherwise might seem elusive. They will also get a grounding in how to conduct high level foreign policy analysis and gain an understanding of the foundations of strategy and its application in U.S. foreign policy towards the Middle East.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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