The main aim of this course is to enhance the students, analytical and critical abilities. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis and discussion of basic theories in the fields of international relations and comparative politics and which have contributed to the advancement of political knowledge. Students are required to write research papers dealing with any contemporary political issue. A study of the Geopolitical and economic importance of the Arabian Gulf region and Arabian Peninsula. It focuses on the analysis of the foreign behavior of the states of the region towards those regional and international issues which affect their national interests.
Special emphasis is placed on security considerations.
Attention is also given to the role of oi1, challenges of development, expatriate labor force, and prospects of integration , etc. Theories of political development, their applications, and whether they are appropriate for third world countries. Policies of political development, institution building and political functions are dealt with. The course also covers issues such as political socialization, participation, the role of the elite and the military in the process of political development. Some of the neighboring political regimes such as Turkey, Ethiopia, Iran and Israel.