3rd Week
The Middle East: A Region in Turmoil
The birthplace of the world’s three faiths-Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and a region with vast energy resources
The Middle East is a place the world’s economy depends on.
It’s unique history of being the origin of three major religions, nearly 100 years of colonial occupation The Arab- Israeli conflict
Lack of democracy
The impact of Islamic fundamentalism has made the region extremely volatile