Tour historically and culturally significant sites, such as Petra, and the Dead Sea, and observe the impact of tourism on these regions. Participate in Marine Expeditionary Unit training in Jordan with Jordanian forces through coordination with MARCENT G-5. Observe the impact of Iraqi immigrants on urban society. Observe Israeli-Jordanian and Palestinian-Jordanian relations and border crossings. Tour historical and religious in and around Jerusalem. Develop a better appreciation of Jerusalem’s significance to the three primary monotheistic religions. Develop a better appreciation and understanding of how Israel’s political history (specifically, outcomes of modern wars with the Middle East) has impacted the country’s society. Observe public opinions (Israeli and Palestinian) on controversial issues within the Middle East Peace Process, such as Palestinian sovereignty, the right of return, and settlement expansion. Understand Jordanian opinion to the UN vote on Palestinian statehood. Travel Period 15 days, 10-25 May 2012 $5917.90 Estimated Cost Trip #8 Turkey Travel Scheme Ankara, Istanbul, Ankara Tour historically significant sites throughout the country. Develop a better understanding of Turkey’s geographical significance, and how this assists in relationships with Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Observe public opinions on current issues such as accession into the European Union, the recent opening of the Arab League office in Turkey, and Iran’s uranium swap proposal and Israeli affairs in the Middle East. Develop a better understanding of Turkey’s military organization and capabilities, and their involvement in NATO. Travel Period 15 days, 15-29 June 2011 $3805.25 Estimated Cost
Tour historically and culturally significant sites, such as Petra, and the Dead Sea, and observe the impact of tourism on these regions. Participate in Marine Expeditionary Unit training in Jordan with Jordanian forces through coordination with MARCENT G-5. Observe the impact of Iraqi immigrants on urban society. Observe Israeli-Jordanian and Palestinian-Jordanian relations and border crossings. Tour historical and religious in and around Jerusalem. Develop a better appreciation of Jerusalem’s significance to the three primary monotheistic religions. Develop a better appreciation and understanding of how Israel’s political history (specifically, outcomes of modern wars with the Middle East) has impacted the country’s society. Observe public opinions (Israeli and Palestinian) on controversial issues within the Middle East Peace Process, such as Palestinian sovereignty, the right of return, and settlement expansion. Understand Jordanian opinion to the UN vote on Palestinian statehood. Travel Period 15 days, 10-25 May 2012 Estimated Cost $5917.90 Trip #8 Turkey Travel Scheme Ankara, Istanbul, Ankara Tour historically significant sites throughout the country. Develop a better understanding of Turkey’s geographical significance, and how this assists in relationships with Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Observe public opinions on current issues such as accession into the European Union, the recent opening of the Arab League office in Turkey, and Iran’s uranium swap proposal and Israeli affairs in the Middle East. Develop a better understanding of Turkey’s military organization and capabilities, and their involvement in NATO. Travel Period 15 days, 15-29 June 2011 Estimated Cost $3805.25
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