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Colonialism, Zionism, Sectarianism w/ Ussama Makdisi

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Demystifying Violent Events in the Middle East

This chapter explores the historical context behind the violent events in the Middle East since September 11th, highlighting the role of US imperialism, colonial Zionism, and Western colonialism. It discusses the relationship between colonialism and domestic factors in the region, as well as the influence of Israel and the United States. The chapter concludes with the importance of resolving the question of Palestine for future conflict resolution in the region.

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