
Dig: Thawra Ep. 15 - Black September
Jacobin Radio
Political Strategies and Power Consolidation in Ba'ath Party
Delving into the character and tactics of prominent figures in the Ba'ath party, the chapter explores their ruthless and pragmatic methods to gain and maintain power through violence and control. It also examines the party's decline, infighting, and transformation into a state party dominated by a security/military wing, leading to a focus on centralizing power over ideological principles.
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