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Ellis Goldberg
POL S 431
Seattle Campus
Study of domestic sources of foreign policy in the Middle East; politics of oil; the East-West rivalry in the arena; and conflict and collaboration among the local powers.
Class description
Description. This course will provide students with a sharp focus arguments about why the US should or should not invade Iraq. We will discuss weapons of mass destruction, the role of sanctions, and human rights issues.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Texts. Assigned books are Iraq: Sanctions and Beyond (Anthony Cordesmann), The Gathering Storm (Kenneth Pollack), War on Iraq: What Team Bush Doesn't Want You to Know (William Rivers and Scott Ritter), Republic of Fear (Kanan Makiya).
Class assignments and grading
Assignments. There will be two quizzes and a final.
Grading: Exams: 50 %; Class/quiz participation: 50 %.
