Examine the geographical distribution of Sunni and Shi’a Isl…

Examine the geographical distribution of Sunni and Shi’a Islam across the MENA region according to our class discussion and map assignment you completed in this course. Discuss the historical origins of the Sunni-Shi’a schism and its ongoing implications for regional politics and security. Identify specific regions or countries where sectarian tensions between Sunni and Shi’a populations have led to conflict or instability.  

Analyze the contemporary migration patterns within and from…

Analyze the contemporary migration patterns within and from the MENA region. Discuss the three primary types of migration observed in the region, including internal migration, international migration, and forced displacement. Examine the underlying factors driving these migration flows, such as economic disparities, political instability, conflict, and climate change.