Near Eastern Studies (NES)Arts and Sciences

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 25, 2025 7:07PM EDT

NES 2847
Political History of Modern Afghanistan

Is Afghanistan part of Central Asia, South Asia, or the Middle East? Is it truly the 'graveyard of empires'? Why are great powers so interested in intervening in this country? Why did Britain, the Soviet ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Winter Session.  Combined with: GOVT 2847

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1014 NES 2847   LEC 001

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    • Jan 2 - Jan 16, 2026

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    This Winter Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
    Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.

NES 3850
Comparative Politics of the Middle East

What explains authoritarian resilience in the Middle East? What are the causes and consequences of Islamist political attitudes and behavior? What is the historical legacy of colonialism and empire in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Winter Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3313, JWST 3850

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1010 NES 3850   LEC 001

  •  
    • Jan 2 - Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    This Winter Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
    Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.