Middle East Politics Courses and Certifications

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Inside the Gaza Peace Plan - TED Explains the World

Uncover the complex dynamics of Trump's Gaza peace plan and Netanyahu's political strategy with expert analysis on Middle East conflict resolution possibilities.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Israel at a Crossroads

Explore Israel's current challenges and future prospects through expert analysis from former intelligence chiefs, diplomats, and policy specialists in this strategic discussion.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Not Here Nor There - Jewish Left in Palestine-Israel Navigating a Nationalist Landscape

Explore the Jewish-Israeli left's response to recent events, examining political and activist shifts from an anti-militarist perspective. Gain insights into challenges facing the international left.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

8 ratings

Explore the origins of modern Israel, from 19th-century Zionism to statehood. Examine key events like the British Mandate, World War II, and the 1948 War, understanding the complex factors that shaped Israel's establishment.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

540 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Arab Spring's aftermath, examining why democratic aspirations faltered and multiple Arab states collapsed. Analyze structural issues in governance, economics, and human development shaping the region's instability.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Modern Iran: Society, State, and Revolution (Live Online)

34 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the complex forces that have shaped modern Iran from the late nineteenth century to the present day.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Toward a New Global Architecture - America's Role in a Changing World

4 ratings

Explore America's evolving global role with foreign policy experts, discussing challenges, opportunities, and the future of international relations in a changing world order.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Mad Cartoonists of Cairo - Redrawing the Lines of Acceptable Speech

Exploring Cairo's daring cartoonists who challenge censorship and redefine acceptable speech through their art, shaping a new Arab visual culture in a politically charged environment.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Women, Rights, and Power - Making Democracy

Explore women's roles in democratization, gender-specific issues in new democracies, and diverse perspectives on women's rights and power from leading experts in a panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Gaza and Rafah Invasion Update - How Far Away Is a Ceasefire?

Ian Bremmer analyzes the Gaza conflict, exploring ideological roots, contrasting objectives, and humanitarian crises. He discusses Israel's Rafah invasion, ceasefire prospects, and the challenges of achieving peace in the region.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

A Palestinian and an Israeli, Face to Face - Choosing Reconciliation Over Revenge

Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers discuss their experiences and choose reconciliation over revenge, building a coalition for hope and peace in the region through shared values and understanding.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Are We Headed for War with Iran? - US-Iran Tensions and Diplomatic Challenges

Análisis de las tensiones entre EE.UU. e Irán y el riesgo de un conflicto militar, con Jeffrey Goldberg y William Burns discutiendo la política exterior estadounidense y las relaciones diplomáticas con Irán.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

How the US Should Use Its Superpower Status

Explore the changing dynamics of global leadership and the US's role in a world without a single dominant power. Gain insights into international politics and the challenges of the new world order.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

U.S. Strategy in an Unstable Middle East

Explore U.S. foreign policy challenges in the Middle East with Senator Chris Murphy, covering Iran, Yemen, Syria, and Turkey's role in regional dynamics.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

The "New" Mideast and Regional Counterterrorism

Explore shifting Middle East dynamics, counterterrorism strategies, and regional power balances. Experts discuss Saudi Arabia's modernization, ISIS's decline, and Iran's influence on regional stability and security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk