| Context |
| 1 |
Introduction: Core Concepts and Strategic Legacies |
| 2 |
Interconnected Logics: Religion and Politics |
| 3 |
Critical Convergence: The Case of Iraq |
| Continuity |
| 4 |
Roots, Migrations, and State-Building: Arab-Israeli Conflicts |
| 5 |
Beliefs and Power Differentials: Israel and the Palestinians |
| 6 |
Diversity and Complexity: Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan |
| 7 |
Dangerous Disequilibria: Iran and Turkey |
| Complexity |
| 8 |
Elusive Gains and Strategic Costs: Saudi Arabia and Gulf |
| 9 |
Power and Interdependence: Egypt and Sudan |
| 10 |
Continuity of Conflicts and Contentions: North Africa |
| Convergence |
| 11 |
Exploring "Alternatives": Future Contentions |
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Final Exam |