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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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The Aftermath of World War I: Shaping Modern Middle Eastern States

This chapter delves into the aftermath of World War I in the Middle East, focusing on the Iraqi revolt against British rule and its influence on modern Iraqi identity. It also examines the partition of Syria and Lebanon, the creation of new monarchies, and the complexities surrounding the Zionist movement in Palestine amidst ongoing foreign control.

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