Geopolitical Repercussions of the Suez Crisis

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This chapter analyzes the aftermath of Egypt's defeat in the Suez Crisis, focusing on the surprising political victory they achieved despite US opposition. It explores the strategic importance of the Suez Canal, the withdrawal of troops from Sinai, and the impact on Iraq and Jordan, shedding light on the complex web of regional interactions and power dynamics during a time of geopolitical upheaval.

Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the SIXTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment lays out the intensification of the Cold War across the Middle East. Western imperialist powers attempted to recruit Arab countries to the Baghdad Pact, a Middle Eastern NATO. Nasser rallied the Arab masses in opposition, becoming an anti-imperialist icon. In 1956, Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal. In response, the British, French, and Israelis attacked Egypt. But Nasser and Arab anti-imperialism won the day. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Check out our newsletter and vast archives at thedigradio.com Buy What Was Neoliberalism at haymarketbooks.org Buy Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1 at haymarketbooks.org