Università Roma Tre

The course examines the historical and political trajectory of the Middle East and North Africa from the Colonial Era until today. A particular focus will be on the post-colonial era. Among the topics covered there will be: The debate on Orientalism; State formation, the role of ideologies (both secular and religious) in the shaping of the region, the intra-regional and international relations of the Region and the so-called ‘Arab Spring’.