Dig: Thawra Ep. 12 - Origins of Saudi Reaction
Jacobin Radio
Labor Movements and Resistance in the Gulf Region
Exploring the historical context of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar in the 1950s and early 60s, the chapter illuminates the unity against imperial rule, the exploitation of local workers, and challenges to the emerging capitalist model in the region. It also delves into the roles of labor movements, intellectual circles, and sports clubs as avenues for political organizing and resistance.
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