How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs w/ Elizabeth Thompson [Remastered]
Guerrilla History
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The Erosion of Democracy in Syria
This chapter discusses the historical context of Syria, the violation of the Mandate by the British and French, and the devastating consequences of colonization. It highlights the erasure of evidence of democracy in Syria and the current controversies in France regarding Muslims and French democracy. The chapter also explores the legacies and consequences of the derailing of democracy in the Middle East and the split between secular liberalism and Islamic populism in the Arab world.
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