Explores the origins and development of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Traces Arab-Jewish/Israeli relations from the nineteenth century through the Palestine Mandate, the evolution of Arab and Jewish nationalism, and the creation of Israel to the present day. Recommended prereqs., HIST 1308; HIST/JWST 1828. Same as JWST 3650. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) International Affairs (IAFS) majors only.
