Understanding Modern Middle East Politics Dr. Curtis Ryan Appalachian State University
The Muslim World Today
Religion, Society & Economy Religions –Islam, Christianity, and Judaism Ethnicity –Arabs, Turks, Persians, Kurds Economics –Oil … haves and have-nots
The Ottoman Empire,
Nationalism and Imperialism
Mandates, Colonies, and Protectorates
1947: U.N. Partition of Palestine
States and Regimes
Islamism and Opposition OrganizationNationality Religious Sect Muslim Brotherhood Throughout Arab World Sunni Muslim HamasPalestinian HizbullahLebanese Shia Muslim Mahdi Army Iraqi Shia Muslim Al-Qa’idaInternational Sunni Muslim