The chapter delves into the historical context of Arab political modernity, tracing back to the final decades of the Ottoman Empire. It explores the evolution of Arab identity and politics, encompassing Muslim Arabs, Christian Arabs, and Jewish Arabs, laying the groundwork for later political radicalisms. The discussion highlights the differences in political parties and movements across different periods, emphasizing evolving socio-political challenges and features.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the first episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment sets the stage: European imperialism in the Arab Mashriq from the late 18th century through the early 20th.
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