The Middle East remains one of the world's most complex and strategically important regions. From civil wars and insurgencies to international rivalries and proxy conflicts, events in the region regularly shape global politics, security, energy markets and international relations. Yet understanding these conflicts can be challenging, with multiple actors, competing interests and long historical backgrounds influencing current events. This course provides an accessible overview of the major conflicts currently affecting the Middle East. Participants will examine ongoing civil wars, interstate disputes, regional power struggles and the role of non-state actors and proxy groups. Key conflicts and emerging flashpoints will be explored, along with the political, religious, historical and strategic factors that contribute to instability across the region.

Whether you have an interest in history, politics or current affairs, this course will help you better understand one of the world's most significant and closely watched regions.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Overview of current conflicts
• Civil conflicts
• Conflicts between countries
• Conflicts between proxies and countries
• Potential conflicts 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Identify on-going conflicts
• Understand the complexities of evaluating conflicts in the Middle East
• Familiarise themselves with potential conflict zones