Geopolitics of the Middle East – A five-part course
Since the end of WWII, the West Asia/North Africa region (commonly referred to as "the Middle East") has been the most unstable region of the world. In this five-week course, Dr. Ghosheh will examine the root causes of instability in this region – going back in history to see what has changed in the past 80 years to cause so many wars, civil wars, rebellions, and revolts. After attendees discuss the region as a whole during the first week, a focus on four case studies will follow. The case studies are dictated by current events and their implications for the region and the world. The four hot spots/case studies are: Iran, Syria, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. While all four countries have some common root-causes of instability, each country has some additional unique circumstances that impact their national geopolitical environment.
By the end of this course, participants will have a much better understanding of the region, its modern history, and its geopolitics.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: 3 p.m., Wednesdays, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, and May 27
Admission: $50.00
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Dr. Baher Ghosheh, Ph.D., is a scholar-in-residence at the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania. An expert in Middle Eastern Studies, he holds a Ph.D. in Economic Development from SUNY-Buffalo and was a Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, cultural and economic Geography at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania until retiring in 2022. He has graduate degrees in International Relations/Middle Eastern Studies, International Trade, and Comparative Economic Development. A native of Jerusalem, Dr. Ghosheh has lived in eight countries, traveled to 59 countries, and has taught in Japan, China, Russia, Italy, and Morocco. He was awarded a Fulbright to conduct research in Malaysia and Singapore and was selected as the Pennsylvania Geographer of the Year and Edinboro University’s Educator of the Year.
