MVZb2023 Current Security Reality in the Middle East

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Ing Libor Kutěj, Ph.D. (lecturer), PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 18:00–19:40 P21a
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! MVZ223 Security Reality Miiddle East && !NOW( MVZ223 Security Reality Miiddle East )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/20, only registered: 2/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to make students understand current issues and developments in the Near East and their impact on regional security.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will:
- understand regional issues and current developments;
- understand their impact on regional stability;
- understand impact of the so called Arab Spring on security and stability in the region;
Syllabus
  • 1-2) The Arab Spring and changes of regional security in its aftermath. 3-4) Changes in Israeli security reality in the aftermath of changes in the Arab world. 5-6) Egypt as a key regional actor. 7-8) Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia and current changes. 9-10) The role of the USA.
Literature
  • • ESHEL, A.: Israel´s Strategic Reality. Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Jerusalem, 2012. Dostupné na http://jcpa.org/article/israels-strategic-reality-2/
  • • HERZOG, M.: The Changing Terrain: An Interim Assessment of the Arab Spring and Its Policy Implications. Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Washington, 2012. Dostupné na http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/the-changing-terrai
  • • SUSSER, A.: The „Arab Spring“: The Origins of a Misnomer. Foreign Policy Research Institute. Philadelphia, 2012. Dostupné na http://www.fpri.org/docs/alt/201204.susser.arabspring.pdf
Teaching methods
Lectures, class discussions.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded by a written test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021.
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