#060 - Firas Modad - How a Terrorist Became Syria’s President
The Peter McCormack Show
The Ottoman Legacy and Middle Eastern Identity
This chapter examines the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and its profound effects on the emergence of modern Middle Eastern nations post-World War I. It discusses the intersections of Islamic authority, governance challenges, and the socio-political complexities that arose in the wake of colonial influences, including the Sykes-Picot Agreement. Furthermore, it analyzes the rise of sectarian divisions, the impact of military coups, and the quest for national identity amid the backdrop of internal conflicts and ideological tensions.
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