HST 220 - Arab-Israeli Conflict

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR (students beginning prior to Fall 2024): Meets general academic requirements DE and HU.
The struggles in Palestine and Israel are difficult, divisive, and long-lived. This course will examine the origins and development of these conflicts. We will discuss a range of topics, including the emergence of Zionism, pan-Arabism, and Palestinian nationalisms, the war between Israel and the surrounding Arab states, the rise of paramilitary nationalist groups, the role of the world community and particularly the United States, and continuing efforts to find a peaceful settlement to the region’s problems. Particular emphasis will be placed on the diversity of perspectives regarding the region, its history, and potential solutions.