Challenges of Middle East
Dr. Houman A. Sadri
Professor of International Relations
Department of Political Science
University of Central Florida
Contact Information:
e-mail: Houman.Sadri@ucf.edu
phone: (407) 823-6023
The Middle East?!
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/History/modernmap.html
Challenges in Middle East
 I. The Significance of the Region
 II. Relevance of Power
 III. Basic Concepts
Regional Map of Muslim Percentage
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I. The Significance of the Region
A. Political Conflicts: Huntington
& Fukuyama- Post-Cold Order
B. Economic Resources: Bill
Developmental Approach
C. Roots of Our Religions: Esposito
Religious Rage vs. Islam
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II. Relevance of Power
A. Definition
B. Significance
C. Power vs. Force
D. Who has Power?
1. Elite
2. Masses
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III. Basic Concepts
A. Nation
B. Government
C. Country
D. State
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III. Basic Concepts
A. Nation
1. Definition
2. Nation vs. Ethnic Group
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III. Basic Concepts
B. Government
1. Definition
2. Three Functions
a. Law Making
b. Law Implementation
c. Judging Based on Laws
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III. Basic Concepts
C. Country
1. Definition
2. Three Aspects
a. Scientific
b. Bordering States
c. Topographical Features
Country: Scientific Identification
Country: Bordering States
Country: Topographical Features
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III. Basic Concepts
D. State
1. Definition
2. Five Major Components
a. Nation = People
b. Territory = Country
c. Order = Government
d. Independence = Sovereignty
e. Diplomat Recognition