Exploring the historical impact of British colonialism in the Gulf region, examining their role in maintaining alliances with tribal leaders and shaping the social structures to prevent absorption into Saudi Arabia. The chapter also delves into the Ottoman control in the Hijaz region and the Saudi state's transformation under British influence.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the THIRD episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment is a comprehensive overview of the Middle Eastern Arab state system that crystalizes with the end of British and French colonial rule.
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