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Dig: Thawra Ep. 12 - Origins of Saudi Reaction

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British Colonial Power and Political Interventions in the Formation of the UAE

The chapter delves into British colonial interventions in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi during the mid-1960s, highlighting coups that shaped the trajectory of the Trucial States towards forming the modern UAE. It explores the dilemma faced by the British in handling monarchs sympathetic to Nasserist Arab nationalism, the importance of oil revenues in stabilizing economies, and the installation of Zayed as a key figure in UAE's founding. The chapter also discusses the influence of powerful figures in politics, internal family conflicts, and the contrasting visions for economic development in the region.

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