Describes types of governments in the contemporary Middle East; politics, government, and foreign interference in the twentieth century; the impact of the Iraq War; potential for democracy; and reasons for pessimism and optimism regarding stability in the region in the future.
Examines the three main religions of the Middle East including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam; and studies their people and resources, politics, and wars.
Describes rural life, city life, family life, foods, the arts, and language and literature among various peoples in the Middle East, and discusses issues for the future.
Examines the history of the Middle East from ancient times to the present; and covers topics including the struggle for independence from Britain, Arab Nationalism, the Cold War, Islamic fundamentalism, and the rise of terrorism.
Examines the source of conflicts in the Middle East including those involving colonial rule or religious differences, the struggles for independence, the rise of al-Qaeda and the War on Terror.
