Arabic for Politics and International Relations

Arabic for Politics and International Relations is the first textbook for high-intermediate to advanced students of Arabic that focuses on Arabic as it is used in the fields of politics, diplomacy, governance, and international relations. Thematically organised, each chapter includes a selection of authentic reading texts that demonstrate the language in use while introducing students to a key topic or theme such as political systems, government, human rights, conflict resolution, and defence. Each chapter has a range of exercises that include comprehension questions, questions designed to develop vocabulary, understanding the morphology, rhetoric and style. There are a range of activities that allow students to practice all four language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Arabic for Politics and International Relations is ideal for advanced- level Arabic courses.

Yehia A. Mohamed is an Associate Professor of Arabic and Program Coordinator at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q). With a doctorate in Arabic and Semitic Studies from Cairo University, acquired in 2008, Dr. Mohamed has significantly contributed to Arabic language programs at renowned institutions such as George Washington University, Middle East Institute, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, and Georgetown University. His expertise spans applied linguistics, focusing on language acquisition, error analysis, phonology, and sociolinguistics. Dr. Mohamed has authored two books on Arabic and Semitic language phonology and co-authored Diplomacy Arabic. His latest content-based textbook, Reading the Arab World (Routledge, 2022), underlines his commitment to Arabic education and research.

1. Politics: Essential Concepts 2. Politics Values and Practices 3. State and Political Organizations 4. Political Change and Democracy 5. Elections and Political Participation 6. Civil Society and Human Rights 7. International Relations Concepts and Practices 8. Diplomacy 9. International Organizations 10. International Disputes and Conflicts and its Resolution