Challenges to peace in the Middle East

pt. 1. American perceptions of the Middle East: The politics of oil ; The Gulf War and its implications ; The power of stereoypes

pt. 2. The impact of history on politics: The legacy of imperialism ; The rise of Arab nationalism ; The challenge of Jewish nationalism ; The Arab-Israeli Conflict and its transformation

pt. 3. A changing world and new directions: Tradition and modernization ; The confrontation with terror ; The peace process and the future.