The paper (7-9 pages) should address a research question. In other words, the paper has to be
analytical not
only descriptive. Students need to make arguments supported by evidence not just personal
statements.
Students should only use academic sources (books and journal articles). They should consult at
least 6
academic sources in writing the final paper.
List of topics we discussed in class:
-The Middle East and the Cold War
-The Middle East in the Post-Cold War World
-Arab Nationalism
-Arab Nationalism and Its Competitors
-The International Relations of the Gulf
-Kurdish Nationalism
-The Arab Spring” and The New Arab Cold War
Sample Answer