MIDDLE EAST IN MODERN WORLD HISTORY

The Middle East in Modern World History focuses on the history of this region over the past 200 years. It examines how global trends during this period shaped the Middle East and how these trends were affected by the regions development. Three trends from the past two centuries are highlighted The region as a strategic conduit between East and WestThe development of the regions natural resources, especially oilThe impact of a rapidly globalizing world economy on the Middle East