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Learn why the hope and excitement of the Arab Spring is gone, why so many Arab states are falling apart, why the youth are so frustrated, why there are so many refugees, and what can be done about it. The so-called Arab Spring appeared to end decades of exceptionalism and bring the Arab world back into the mainstream of global developments. The rebellions promised the return of politics and the reassertion of popular sovereignty against their corrupt and geriatric leaders. Much hope and flowery language greeted the young men and women who deposed their leaders and tried to build new, better societies. Today, the Arab world is in deep crisis. Of the 22 member states of the Arab League, at least five have essentially collapsed: Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Syria exist only in name today, as their territories have fallen to competing, murderous armed groups. In the remaining countries, the old autocracies have reasserted themselves. The repression at home is now worsened by regional conflict on an unprecedented scale, and the resulting frustration has led to the biggest refugee flows in recent memory. What went wrong? This course offers an overview of the structural shortcomings of Arab states and societies, which help us understand why the democratic awakening did not happen but instead “has given way to civil wars, ethnic, sectarian and regional divisions and the reassertion of absolutism.” This raises the obvious and renewed question whether there is something inherent in the Arab, and by analogy Muslim, condition that makes them special. Does this condition make this part of the world impervious to generally observable trends towards greater accountability, popular participation in political decision-making, greater generation and fairer division of economic wealth? Join this course to find out!...

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RW

Jun 28, 2020

Very interesting and thought provoking perspective on the region, its economies, governments / ruling institutions and societies.

VT

Feb 22, 2020

Really interesting course on the modern Middle East. The recommended readings are very good. The lectures and the readings are very thought provoking.

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创建者 Alexandra-Elena A

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Jun 21, 2020

Excellent; as a minus I'd say the long, complex and information-rich sentences

创建者 Ingmar S

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Nov 11, 2018

pacing of this course was manageable with the tests coming after each video.

创建者 Nikki J

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Jan 20, 2024

I love this professor. He is very knowledgeable and he is very interesting

创建者 Ozge T

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Dec 26, 2020

I am glad to have this wonderful course. instructor is great. Thanks a lot

创建者 Richard M

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Aug 7, 2017

Another excellent and insightful course, very well delivered by Dr Afsah.

创建者 Jan S

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Nov 27, 2017

Gives a great insight into the problems of the failing muslim states

创建者 Aline A A G

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Aug 7, 2020

Nice course and great information. I really liked this course

创建者 Bernadette L

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Jan 27, 2018

Outstanding lesson with profound knowledge of the lecturer.

创建者 jia q c f k (

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Nov 17, 2022

Challenged my views and learnt alot about certain things.

创建者 María N T

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Aug 30, 2021

Very accurate, interesting and stimulating. thank you.

创建者 Najmussaman P

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Sep 1, 2020

REALLY VERY GOOD AND HARD EXPERIENCE. BUT ENJOYED.

创建者 Muhammad M

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Nov 16, 2025

Incredibly well structured and informative course

创建者 Bryan A

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Sep 10, 2021

Amazing, and a Wonderful teacher, thanks for all

创建者 Ahmad Q

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Sep 16, 2024

كورس رائع و غني بالمعلومات و التحليلات المنطقية

创建者 Mohamed A

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Apr 16, 2020

really insightful and progress and honest.

创建者 Amr A W

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Oct 11, 2017

Excellent course. Greetings from Egypt. ;)

创建者 CHRISTINE M

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Sep 28, 2017

Very interested this course. Thank you.

创建者 Maria A V

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Jan 2, 2018

Excellent course, excellent professor.

创建者 Ruben B P

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Aug 31, 2017

Extremely good class from Dr. Afsah!

创建者 Ahmer J K

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Nov 18, 2017

Excellent, though provoking course!

创建者 Saad A W B

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Oct 29, 2019

Many thanks...Very fruitful course

创建者 Virgil H

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May 2, 2020

Incredibly interesting lectures.

创建者 JOHN Q

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Sep 20, 2017

fun and interesting course.

创建者 Andrea E

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Jun 19, 2020

Excellent and brilliant!

创建者 Yasser B

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Sep 14, 2023

Democracy is important.