1. Political Economy of the Middle
East
By Payam Ahmad

2. Presentation Outline
 Middle East
 A Brief History of the Middle East
 Politics in the Middle East
 Economies of the Middle East
 Conclusion

3. History of the Middle East
 Cradle of the Civilization
 Assyrian Empire
 Persian Empire
 Roman Empire
 Islamic Middle East

4. Politics (Governments) in the Middle
East
 Monarchy
 Theocratic
 Democracy
 Presidential
 Single Party Under Military Regime

5. Economics of the Middle East
 Oil Economy
 Foreign Aid
 Industry

6. Arab Spring
 Gulf Countries
 Other countries

7. Conclusion

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