| Description |
An examination of the political economy of Arab Gulf countries, which are pivotal for international politics because of their energy resources, but are often overlooked as political actors in their own right with specific development agendas. Course examines characteristics and challenges of countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the fields of domestic politics, economics and international relations. Issues to be discussed range from domestic liberalization and economic diversification to petrodollar recycling and foreign policy stances. |