The chapter explores the origins of Arab nationalism, focusing on key figures like Zaki Arsuzi, Michel Aflach, and Salahidim Batar. It discusses the ethnic complexities in areas like Escandaro, the role of colonial powers, and the influence of religious minorities in shaping nationalist and leftist movements. Additionally, it delves into the evolution of Arab nationalism and its relationship with communism, highlighting the development of a theoretical framework that diverged from Marxism.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the second episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment lays out early 20th-century anti-colonialism: from the Iraqi, Syrian, and Palestinian Great Revolts, to the birth of Arab nationalism, Islamic resistance, Ba'athism, and communism.
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