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The July Revolution in Iraq
This chapter explores the July Revolution in Iraq, focusing on the collaboration between civilians, Baathists, and communists that led to the formation of the Front of National Union. It analyzes the free officers' movement, the coup against the Hashemite monarchy, and the significance of individuals like Abdul Karim Qasim and Abdul Salamarif in the events. The chapter also discusses the consequences of the July revolutions in Hashemite Iraq for the regional balance of power and the impact on Western imperialist interests.