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The Colonial Roots of Zionism: Palestine, Israel, and the U.S. Empire

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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Resistance to Colonial Dominance and Quest for National Sovereignty

The chapter explores the defiance of Arab people against colonial powers, focusing on the formation of a new state in regions like Southern Syria and Lebanon after the Sykes-Picot Treaty. It covers historic rebellions in Iraq and the challenges faced by foreign powers in dealing with uprisings from indigenous populations, emphasizing the struggle for national unity against foreign occupiers.

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