IICS 625 Globalization and Middle East Security
Developments in the UAE, the Arabian Gulf, and the broader Middle East occur in the context of deepening global integration, a phenomenon, generally referred to as "globalization." This course builds on its prerequisite, IICS 601, and looks in depth at how globalization is reshaping the security environment for the UAE and the region, including: deepening economic interdependence, the revolutionary integration of global media and information systems, the global diffusion of weapons technologies, the global reach of terrorist groups, and the creation of a global labor force. These factors and trends are examined in terms of their impact on the regional balance of interstate power, the reshaping of power within states, political extremism, social stability, terrorism and counterterrorism, and, overall, the challenges confronting domestic and regional security. At the beginning of the course, the class will read the Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan and other future visions of prosperity in a context of peace. The term paper will represent an exploration—in light of the factors listed above—on how best to secure the future security and prosperity of the UAE and the region.
Offered
Fall Spring Summer