The elusiveness of peace in the Middle East has frustrated statesmen and much of the region’s population throughout history. After the creation of the state of Israel and throughout the current War on Terror, the viability of peaceful relations throughout the region has seemed to many to be even more remote than ever. For others, however, peace in the Middle East is simply a matter of compromise and open-minded willingness to negotiate on the part of Israelis and Arabs alike.
For the Final Paper, you will need to state your theory as to whether or not peace is attainable in the Middle East and why. Some of the issues you may want to consider when supporting your thesis are:
- Is the conflict based solely on religious differences, or are other factors involved?
- Are Westerners capable of completely understanding the conflict in the region? Why or why not?
- What role has the current War on Terror played in promoting or hindering peace efforts?
- Is oil a factor in the regional conflict?
- What impact has nationalism had on the region?
- Did European imperialism in the region set the stage for conflict?
- What if any action has the UN taken to help bring peace to the area?
The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least six scholarly resources, five of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library, and the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student’s name
o Course name and number
o Instructor’s name
o Date submitted
- Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
- Must use at least six scholarly sources, including a minimum of five from the Ashford Online Library.
- Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
