Exploring the origins of the Saudi state through the lens of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahab's religious movement in the early 18th century, leading to the formation of three Saudi states and the influence of Wahhabism on its creation and religious character.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the THIRD episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment is a comprehensive overview of the Middle Eastern Arab state system that crystalizes with the end of British and French colonial rule.
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