INQ-277 | Cooperation & Conflict: A Ground Level View of the Politics of the Middle East

Crosslisted As: I.R.277, POLI277

Topic Description:

This course explores the cooperation and discord between Arabs and Jews in the modern Middle East and offers a unique insight into the various aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict through exposure to a wide range of sites, narratives, politics, and initiatives in this holy land shared and claimed by both sides. By visiting critical locations and engaging with a variety of actors, participants will acquire a broad understanding of the conflict, its complexity, and its possible resolutions or evolutions. Students will explore the central questions: Is this conflict as intractable as it is often presented? And what changes will be necessary to effectuate a positive transformation of the status quo?

Course Types Offered: Travel

Topic Approved: February 2018