Exploration of the founder of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party's vision for Greater Syria, emphasizing pre-Islamic heritage and territorial aspirations. Analysis of the party's stance on Syrian nationalism, anti-colonialism, and conflicts within the party over national versus class struggle. Discussion on the political turmoil, coups, and struggles for independence, union with Iraq, and secularization in Syrian politics during the mid-20th century.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the FIFTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment lays out the early years of a struggle for Syria that would decisively shape the Arab world: the fight for independence from France, the first (CIA-backed) coup of 1949, and the rise of the Ba’ath and Communist movements.
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