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Colonialism, Zionism, Sectarianism w/ Ussama Makdisi

The Dig

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Exploring the history of religious coexistence in the Arab region, this chapter challenges the notion of perpetual inter-communal conflict and highlights the efforts of individuals in building interfaith solidarity against imperialism. It delves into the impacts of Western imperialism and colonialism on sectarianism, discussing the Tanzimat reforms, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, and subsequent population exchanges.

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