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Bonus - 20th Century Iraq, Ep. 3 w/ Brandon Wolf-Hunnicutt (Preview)

American Prestige

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This chapter examines Abd al-Karim Qasim's ascent to power and his break from Pan-Arab nationalism, emphasizing his refusal to align Iraq's sovereignty with broader regional ambitions. The discussion highlights the internal political struggles among factions like the Ba'ath and communists, culminating in the events leading to the 1963 coup that ended Qasim's rule.

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