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Dig: Thawra Ep. 5 - The Struggle for Syria

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Syria's Revolutionary Epoch: 1940s-1950s

This chapter explores Syria's critical political transformations from the 1940s to the mid-1950s, focusing on the rise of ideological movements like the Ba'ath and communist parties amidst a backdrop of coups and foreign influence. It details the impact of these events on future governance and the complexities of regional dynamics shaped by the Cold War.

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