Oct 13, 2018
An eye opening experience. I really hope this becomes a mandated course among anyone participating in any diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East and the Arabic world.
Sep 04, 2017
That is the second class I am taking with Professor Afsah and would love to take more. The class is interesting, engaging and relevant. Highly recommended!
par gigi n
•Jun 20, 2019
Nice format to measure one's understanding of each subject matter. The course is thoughtfully intersectional; and its comprehensive in making good use of western political theories and concepts and how these idea have failed to develop or take root in Arab political history.
par Boris E
•Sep 04, 2017
That is the second class I am taking with Professor Afsah and would love to take more. The class is interesting, engaging and relevant. Highly recommended!
par Leon K
•Oct 13, 2018
An eye opening experience. I really hope this becomes a mandated course among anyone participating in any diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East and the Arabic world.
par Beatriz m D
•Dec 13, 2018
Ha sido un gran curso.
par Mohammed A A
•Nov 19, 2018
thank you very very match
par Noor
•Dec 24, 2018
Very informative and eye opting for an Arab trying to understand why we r behind other countries and to realize how to go about it
par Sujata A
•Feb 27, 2019
Lucid and informative.
par Mahmoud E
•Apr 15, 2019
very good
par S M H s
•Jan 06, 2019
Arab world systematically failed to produce the society which can yearn for the true democratic aspirations. The So-called "Arab Spring was absolutely clueless and leaderless. The leaders of Arab nations tried to mitigate the effect of uprisings by just giving them temporary comfort rather than installing democratic and sustainable economic system. Above all the "Political Islam" added insult to the injury which is most often misinterpreted in terms of bringing prosperity and justice in society. Consequently , producing vacuum for the group like "ISIS". Similarly, the purchased achievements in academia miserably led to rely on the family system nepotism. To sum up, It can be observed that pessimism seems to prevail in coming future for the democratic system in the future.
par Katharina W
•Feb 26, 2019
I gained enormous ins
par Jason B
•Sep 11, 2018
Thank you Dr. Ebrahim Afsah for doing the research and disseminating all the information in a very presentable, and easy to understand fashion. I now have a much deeper understanding of the Arab Spring and the events that lead to the inevitable revolt. Great Course!
par C.Winkel
•Sep 29, 2018
Very interesting and enlightening course. The instructor is excellent and very well informed and engaging.
par Ingmar S
•Nov 11, 2018
pacing of this course was manageable with the tests coming after each video.
par Ahmer J K
•Nov 19, 2017
Excellent, though provoking course!
par Joanna S
•Aug 21, 2017
Very interesting and follows on nicely from Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World.
par Elizabeth B
•Sep 20, 2017
Excellent and very informative course, makes you think critically about the situation in the Middle East.
par Scott L
•Dec 05, 2017
Tremendous review of history across the Middle East from the view of how the Arab Spring and years around that were unable to deliver on the potential that had. By doing a full review of how the countries of the Arab world got to where they are, a more comprehensive understanding of why that region of the world cannot simply move through revolution is obtained. Outstanding class done with attention to detail yet staying independent and respectful of all the parties involved.
par JOHN Q
•Sep 20, 2017
fun and interesting course.
par Richard M
•Aug 07, 2017
Another excellent and insightful course, very well delivered by Dr Afsah.
par Gayatri V
•Feb 22, 2018
Thank you very much for this course. I was always curious about the middle east and had a lot of pre-conceived notions. This course helped satiate my curiosity and correct a few assumptions I had. I like the way the course is structured. It is easy to understand and apply in real life. I liked the practical aspects of this course as well. Thanks, again, for teaching me, sir.
par Nada H E
•Sep 22, 2017
It was a very challenging yet interesting course, i never thought it would be that much intense with full range of readings and different perceptions were argued, and looking at the situation in the Middle East differently and not neglecting any views Western and Eastern.
I highly recommend anyone to join this course, especially with the list of the books that were used in the course.
par Bernadette L
•Jan 27, 2018
Outstanding lesson with profound knowledge of the lecturer.
par Afaque R A
•Feb 24, 2018
An absolute masterpiece. Too many lessons, learnings and reasons for dysfunctional muslim and Arab societies mentioned and nicely explained in this course are directly applicable to the Pakistani case as well.
par CHRISTINE M
•Sep 28, 2017
Very interested this course. Thank you.
par Ilaria C
•Dec 20, 2017
I've liked this course because it has been displayed in a very scientific way. Thanks!