Thawra Ep. 8 – Origins of the Arab New Left
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Origins of the Movement of Arab Nationalists
Tracing back to the American University of Beirut, this chapter explores the early members and mentors of the Movement of Arab Nationalists. It delves into the intellectual elite at the university, the influence of Constantine Zurich, and the formation of the Secret Arab Society advocating for Arab unity. The chapter showcases the foundation and spread of Arab nationalism in the 1950s, shaped by the experiences of young students witnessing the aftermath of the Nakba.
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