What Do You Need to Know About Iran to Understand the World Today: Studying with JIMES Helps

Iran matters today because what happens there can ripple across the Middle East and affect global politics, security, and the economy. In this brief 30-minute presentation (plus 15 minutes for questions), Prof. Nancy Reynolds helps you understand Iran by looking past the headlines and heated debates to see the history, culture, international economic and political interests, and resource struggles that have shaped it into one of the world’s most influential and controversial countries. You will see how taking classes with the Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Studies helps you understand the world today!