Dig: Thawra Ep. 5 - The Struggle for Syria
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Syria's Political Turmoil: 1949 Coups and U.S. Intervention
This chapter examines the political instability in Syria during 1949, highlighting the crises faced by President Shukri al-Qualtli and the influence of the Nakba. It also discusses the CIA's role in the first coup led by Husni Alzaim, revealing the U.S. interests in the region amidst the shifting political landscape following colonialism.
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