Current Politics in the Middle East IREU 330 - Country Analysis Selection - MALTEPE UNIVERSITY

Mehmet Gorkem Bal - Morocco
Busra Tayanc - Egypt
Dilan Sevin - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Ceren Durna - Azerbaijan
Orcun Ozyurt - Afghanistan
Rabia Tekiner - Singapore
Buse Ozturk - Malaysia
Mehmet Tolga Talu- Tunisia
Basak Yoksun - Jordan
Mihrab Karamustafa - Israel
Durusel Kurum - Palestine
Simay Ozmen - Qatar
Mehmet Alperen Yıldız - Algeria
Ayşenur Güner - Iran
Irem Aksu - Syria
Nazlican Akcali - Iraq
Cansu Kalender: Saudi arabia
Şafak Darçın - Libya
Mert Karakadilar - Pakistan
Pelin Celik - UAE
Duygu Tuğçe Sünger - Lebanon
Ecem Uzum -Bangladesh
Yigit Alan - Kuwait
Meltem Aybirdi -Yemen
Alihan Karatepe - Georgia
Mehmet Eren Akan - Armenia
Kerim Keskin -Somali 
Cumhur Urper - Indonesia
Recep Can Karaomeroglu - Bahrain
Muratcan Arbas - Georgia
Recep Gozel - Mauritania

Analytical Paper: In this requirement, you will select a country and will critically analyze it based on our textbook. This paper should be at least 2000 words in length. You must provide a word count at the end of your paper. The paper is due on Sunday May 15^th. Everyone will select a different country. Your selection must be approved and registered by me; therefore, you must contact me directly regarding your selection. The deadline for selecting/registering your country with me is Sunday, April 3^rd. The deadline for submitting your review is Sunday May ^22nd. Late submissions will not be accepted.

You will use the following format in your paper (Country Analysis):

1.     Introduction (At least 100 words)

2.     A Brief History of the country: Before WW I, (At least 500 words)

A Brief History of Colonialism in the country: Who colonized the country and how long did they stay……

3.     Social and Cultural Structure: Ethnicity, race, gender, population, education level, urbanization (At least 500 words)

4.     Political Structure: Independence, monarchy, dictatorship, parliamentary democracy, military rule…. (At least 400 words)

5.     Economic Structure: Foreign debt, World Bank influence, privatization, social welfare and health system …… (At least 400 Words)

6.     Future Trajectories and Conclusion (At least 100 words)