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PO4091C/PO5091 Topics: Diplomacy and War
PO2031 World Politics
PO4090 Senior Seminar

In Oman, the land of frankincense, discover the rich heritage of a great historical trading post that has sustained much of its traditional Bedouin values. Visit Muscat, the capital, the Muttrah Souq, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Drive along the coast with its desert-scapes to a magnificent fishing village with its crystalline waters. In Doha, visit places of social and political
importance such as Al Jazeera, Katara, the Islamic Art Museum, the Pearl, the Souk Waqif, and Aspire which is preparing the Qatar 2022 FIFA world cup. Meet with members of the Qatari government and young Qatari students, and hear lectures by experts on regional politics. Understand the close ties that have developed between Oman and Qatar during the embargo placed upon Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain since June 2017.

Led by Professors Isabel Gardner and Hall Gardner
Cost: 1350€ (includes round-trip plane transportation, hotel accommodation with breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, guided visits, professors’ trip costs and VAT)

Last day to register/cancel: January 27
Late cancelation fee: 1350€

Payment for study trips must be made no later than February 8 for the Spring 2019 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.