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Thawra Ep. 12 – Origins of Saudi Reaction
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Nationalist coup in North Yemen and its impact on regional geopolitics
The chapter delves into the nationalist coup in North Yemen in 1962 that deposed the traditional Zaydi imam and sparked a civil war drawing in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. It explores the historical context of Yemen's isolation and clash with modern forces like Nasser's pan-Arabism, leading to internal conflicts and external interventions. The chapter also discusses the fears of imperialist strategists, the clash between republican and monarchical forces in the region, and the complex geopolitical maneuvers involving Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the US.
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