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About the Course

This course will review the emergence of the modern Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War to the present. We will discuss the Ottoman legacy in the region and the Western imperial impact on the creation of the Arab state system. The course will review the rise and retreat of Arab nationalism, the problems of internal cohesion of the Arab states, issues of religion and state, and the evolution of Islamist politics. We will also focus on the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and its impact on the region and will conclude with an in depth analysis of the “Arab Spring” by placing these contemporary revolutionary events in their historical context. Please note that there is a second part to this course which is a direct extension of this part. We highly recommend to continue to the second part after you finish this one (https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-middle-east-2/home/info). This course will temporarily close for enrollment from March 1st, 2022 to August 31st, 2022. During this time, the course will be closed for new enrolments. All of the course materials will continue to be able available to previously enrolled learners; however, the course staff will not provide support in the Discussion Forums during this period. Best, The Tel Aviv University Team...

Top reviews

MP

Sep 10, 2016

I really like the professor and his narration, quite engaging and interesting course. The only suggestion I have is to improve the quizzes with more analytical rather than fact-based questions.

TT

Apr 29, 2016

An excellent introduction to the formation of what we know as the Middle East. This course offers great insight and context into this area, its peoples, cultures, economy, and politics.

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By Rick M

Jan 31, 2016

Terrific overview of the emergence of the modern Middle East. Provides keen insight into the role of the West.

By Dina R

Dec 18, 2015

Very comprehensive course with complex happenings explained in a very clear manner. Extremely interesting.

By Kevin H

Nov 6, 2017

This is one of the most factual, organized, and well presented courses I've seen so far on coursera.

By Chilan N

May 9, 2019

This course really helped me to get a glimpse of the Middle East, and the origin of the problems.

By Glenn O

Jun 23, 2016

Extremely good course, with the ability to impart an abundance of information in a short format.

By Nithin K

May 20, 2021

Really good course for a person who wants to start. There are clear lacuna about these topics.

By Richard M

Mar 10, 2017

Great, detailed history of the middle east. Easy to grasp, well delivered. An excellent course

By Anne D

Apr 4, 2020

I found this course to be really informative!! I took it for fun and learned a great deal :-)

By Shubham

Apr 9, 2023

Absolutely loved the methodology used to explain complex history in easy to understand way.

By Ben G

Apr 7, 2020

Very well explained and hugely interesting. I highly recommend to any history enthusiasts.

By MHW

Jul 24, 2017

What a clear, didactic and balanced discussion about such a difficult topic ! Thank you !

By Fabián V

Jan 19, 2016

Excellent lectures! An in-depth look at the subject handled in a very understandable way.

By Alexander K

Nov 30, 2015

Fantastic and very informative course. I heartedly recommend it to all coursera students.

By Deborah B

Dec 8, 2015

Fantastic! It has another perspective about the damages that interventionism did there.

By OUDJEHANI R

May 15, 2019

Un superbe cours pour tous ceux qui veulent comprendre la géopolitique du Moyen-Orient

By Adwait A

Mar 31, 2019

Brilliant depiction of Modern Middle East. Definitely going to cover second part too.

By AEH

Dec 26, 2015

Great course! I would have preferred quizzes at the the end of every lesson, however.

By Jorge E M A

Jun 12, 2017

Thank you for bringing a glance at the wicked Middle Eastern history. Very useful

By Bruno M

Nov 18, 2016

Excellent course to understand a little bit more about the history of Middle East

By DANIELA V P

Jan 28, 2016

Very interesting and with very clear explanations.

It left me eager to learn more!

By Tural M

Apr 9, 2020

Perfect course for whom interested in this topic. I will rewatch lessons, too.

By Srael C

Dec 17, 2020

I often use the information I learned in this course as a basis for analysis.

By Michael K

Jan 27, 2016

Excellent course. Joined so many dots for me. So informative and accessible.

By Sarah W

Mar 18, 2024

Very informational, presented with intelligence and a chronological format.

By Jallow S

Dec 28, 2023

All I can say, is the courses I have completed so far has been amazing.