How America replaced Britain in the Middle East 1945-2003
- Course Code: HAH08
- Dates: 18/05/24 - 18/05/24
- Time: 10:30 - 16:30
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Nomaan Hanif
Course Code: HAH08
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
This online course charts the post 1945 entrance of the United States into the Middle East and the power struggle which ensued with Britain as a consequence. The course pierces the official discourse on the transatlantic relationship and provides a different perspective on how to understand and explain the volatile politics of the region.
What will we cover?
-The implications of of the Sykes-Picot treaty
-The impact of WWII
-The rise of American power and its consequences in the Middle East
-The struggle for power in Syria
-Nasserism
-The US and Britain
-The Iranian Revolution
-The impact of the Gulf war.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Analyse contemporary politics through the prism of power politics in the region
- Identify the key aspects of the historical roots of the struggle
- Analyse the post WWII reconfiguration of the Middle East
- Identify the opposing arguments about the struggle and its origins.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an `introductory` level course and does not assume any previous study or reading although you will need a
reasonable standard of English to keep up with the course. As with most of our history and current affairs courses,
an open mind and a willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more
important than specific levels of skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor presentation, interactive group discussion, slideshow, tutor-guided analysis of texts/video clips. There are no outside work to prepare, for this course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No costs. Bring note making items (paper, pen, tablet, laptop) as required or desired.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please explore our sections on Asian History and Politics and Current Affairs for additional courses on the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
Dr. Noman Hanif is a lecturer at Birkbeck with the department of politics. He specialises in global politics and international security with particular focus on the Middle East and Political Islam. He has a PhD in International relations from Royal Holloway, University of London. Dr. Hanif has taught at other universities including Kent, Royal Holloway and Exeter. Between 2009/10, he was visiting professor in global political Islam at the University of West Virginia, US.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
