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Thawra Ep. 7 – United Arab Republic Against Eisenhower

Apr 10, 2024
Abdel Razzaq Takriti delves into Arab radicalism in the 20th century, discussing Nasser's strategic maneuvers, the US's Eisenhower Doctrine, the formation of the United Arab Republic, and Eisenhower's deployment of US Marines in Lebanon in 1958, marking a new era of imperialism in the Middle East.
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  • The Eisenhower Doctrine initiated Middle East imperialism, Ba'ath Party unity under Nasser, US intervention in Lebanon.
  • Examined historical revolutionaries' coping with defeat, mourning, and organizing strategies.

Deep dives

Hannah Proctor's Unique Perspective on Handling Defeat and Burnout

Hannah Proctor's book 'Burnout, The Emotional Experience of Political Defeat' explores how historical revolutionaries coped with defeat, offering a nuanced outlook. Proctor delves into diverse case studies, from disillusioned communards to exhausted Bolsheviks, demonstrating that managing burnout involves both mourning and organizing.

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