NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 7 results Save | Export
Cottam, Richard W. – 1987
The popular revolution in Iran has been one of the most publicized yet least well understood events in world politics. This booklet was developed to contribute to the understanding of the complexities of the situation in relation to Iran's future and U.S.--Iranian relations. The booklet contains three parts that include: (1) the revolution; (2)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Education, International Relations
Galuzska, Peter – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2006
Colleges and universities across the country are seeing an overwhelming interest among students in learning about the Middle East and Arabic languages. The most popular courses, professors say, are Arabic language, Middle Eastern politics and the dynamics of the Israeli and Arab relationship. Also in demand are courses on comparative religions and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle Eastern Studies, National Security, Conflict
Cole, Robert W., Jr. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981
An interview with former hostage William Keough reveals his perceptions of the political crisis and power structure in Iran, global education, and American schools. (WD)
Descriptors: Administrators, Culture Conflict, Education, Elementary Secondary Education
DeKock, Anita, Ed. – 1986
The United States policy of branding governments--especially those in developing nations--as "good guys" or "bad guys" has been costly. The price has been paid in lost lives, confrontations with the Soviet Union, loss of diplomatic flexibility, and domestic political stresses. It seems an opportune time, now that the United…
Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Conflict, Developing Nations, Diplomatic History
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Chilcote, Ronald H. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1997
Describes a political science class that focused on the interconnections between the Iran-Contra political scandal and United States Latin American policies. The class considered relevant aspects of that foreign policy as well as presidential leadership styles, congressional inquiries, bureaucratic politics, and public opinion. Briefly reviews the…
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Higher Education, International Relations, Latin American History
Maxey, Phyllis – Intercom, 1983
This lesson helps students understand the global network involved in international events. Students have an opportunity to examine the impact of international law and the role of international organizations, national governments, and private individuals in the effort to secure the release of United States hostages in Iran. (AM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Crisis Intervention, Global Approach
Irwin, Wallace, Jr., Ed.; And Others – 1980
The purpose of this guide is to provide voters, officeholders, and candidates with background information on major foreign policy issues so that they can follow the 1980 presidential debates and reach their own informed conclusions. Thirteen major foreign policy topics are covered. The material is written in telegraphic style to get the essential…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Debate, Developing Nations, Economics