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An Introduction to the Middle East

The University of Texas at Austin

Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Outreach Program

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What is the Middle East?

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Ethnic Affiliation

ArabTurkishBerberPersianKurdishJewish

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Religious Affiliation

OtherIndigenousHinduMuslimChristianJewish

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Population Growth

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Roots of Discontent

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What a Change a Year Makes…


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