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#1679 The Middle East War Process: Syria's Transition, Israel's Expansion, and Beyond

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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Post-WWI Turmoil in the Middle East

This chapter explores the aftermath of World War I in the Middle East, focusing on the aspirations for democracy and the rise of nationalism amidst colonial intervention. It highlights key events such as the Egyptian revolution, the establishment of the Turkish Republic, and the violent clashes between Jewish settlers and Palestinian Arabs, as well as the complex dynamics under French and British mandates.

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