Overview
Comparative consideration of sources, dynamics, and implications of regional conflicts, for example in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Exploration of interactions of local and international politics in regional crises.
Considers the origins, evolutions and outcomes of contemporary crises and conflicts in Eastern Europe/Eurasia and the Middle East. The first part of the paper will analyse the break-up of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia and the consequences, followed by ongoing/unresolved conflicts such as in Ukraine and Kosovo. The second part of the paper will explore the causes, impacts and ongoing fallout of the Israel-Palestine and Syrian conflicts and their regional extensions. Across these cases various thematic lenses will be adopted including: defining/labelling regions; imperialism, nationalism and decolonisation; the ethno-sectarian security dilemma; ethnic cleansing, genocide, Nakba (humanitarian catastrophe and refugees) and international responses; secession and recognition; tyranny, regimes and ideologies; climate change; and the impact of neoliberal economics.
About this paper
| Paper title | Comparative Regional Conflicts |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,090.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MPols
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Associate Professor James Headley
Dr Muhammed Bushra
- Textbooks
- No required textbook or course reader.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual approaches to studying comparative regional conflicts
- Show knowledge of issues and themes in contemporary regional conflicts
- Identify relevant sources for analysing regional conflicts
- Apply their understanding and knowledge in written analysis and through oral presentation
Overview
Comparative consideration of sources, dynamics, and implications of regional conflicts, for example in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Exploration of interactions of local and international politics in regional crises.
Considers the origins, evolutions and outcomes of contemporary crises and conflicts in Eastern Europe/Eurasia and the Middle East. The first part of the paper will analyse the break-up of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia and the consequences, followed by ongoing/unresolved conflicts such as in Ukraine and Kosovo. The second part of the paper will explore the causes, impacts and ongoing fallout of the Israel-Palestine and Syrian conflicts and their regional extensions.
Across these cases, various thematic lenses will be adopted including: defining/labelling regions; imperialism, nationalism and decolonisation; the ethno-sectarian security dilemma; ethnic cleansing, genocide, Nakba (humanitarian catastrophe and refugees) and international responses; secession and recognition; tyranny, regimes and ideologies; climate change; and the impact of neoliberal economics.
About this paper
| Paper title | Comparative Regional Conflicts |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MPols
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Associate Professor James Headley
- Textbooks
- No required textbook or course reader.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual approaches to studying comparative regional conflicts
- Show knowledge of issues and themes in contemporary regional conflicts
- Identify relevant sources for analysing regional conflicts
- Apply their understanding and knowledge in written analysis and through oral presentation