Event Title
Relations and Changes in the Middle East
Presentation Type
Panel
Presenter Major(s)
History, International Relations
Mentor Information
Gamal Gasim, James Goode
Department
Area Studies - Middle East Studies, History
Location
Kirkhof Center Area 52
Start Date
11-4-2012 11:00 AM
Abstract
This panel is an examination of international relations, political change, and internal politics in the Middle East. Kate's paper focuses on the dictatorships of five countries affected by the Arab Spring: Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. By analyzing certain characteristics of those nations, including governmental issues, societal structure, and cultural make-up, this paper discusses how and why these dictatorships collapsed in different ways. Judson's paper focuses on how the 'Alawis, a minority, have been able to rule a Sunni majority for so long through the examination of Syrian history right after independence and the role Assad's Ba'ath Party played in the Syrian pan-Arab movements of the 50's and 60's. Finally, Laura examines the relations between Turkey and Israel from the view of Turkey. This is done with a focus on how the relations between the Turkish military and civilian government have influenced the relationship between Turkey and Israel through time.
Relations and Changes in the Middle East
Kirkhof Center Area 52
This panel is an examination of international relations, political change, and internal politics in the Middle East. Kate's paper focuses on the dictatorships of five countries affected by the Arab Spring: Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. By analyzing certain characteristics of those nations, including governmental issues, societal structure, and cultural make-up, this paper discusses how and why these dictatorships collapsed in different ways. Judson's paper focuses on how the 'Alawis, a minority, have been able to rule a Sunni majority for so long through the examination of Syrian history right after independence and the role Assad's Ba'ath Party played in the Syrian pan-Arab movements of the 50's and 60's. Finally, Laura examines the relations between Turkey and Israel from the view of Turkey. This is done with a focus on how the relations between the Turkish military and civilian government have influenced the relationship between Turkey and Israel through time.