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The State of Syria
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Tensions and Alliances: The Middle East in the 1950s
This chapter explores the historical significance of demilitarized zones between Israel and its neighbors, particularly in the context of UN peacekeeping efforts following the 1948 war. It details key incidents such as Operation Black Arrow and the shifting political landscape involving Egypt and Syria, influenced by Cold War dynamics. The narrative also examines U.S. foreign policy under Eisenhower, addressing concerns about communism's potential rise in the Arab world and the cultural clash between Western modernization and Islamic values.
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