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Thawra Ep. 2 – Birth of Arab Nationalism

Feb 27, 2024
Explore birth of Arab nationalism, anti-colonialism, Ba'athism, and Islamic resistance in 20th century Middle East. Discuss early revolts, key thinkers in Arab nationalism, British imperial strategies, impact of White Paper on Palestine, rise of nationalist organizations, Islamist politics, religious resistance, and ideologies of Arab nationalism.
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  • Emergence of Arab nationalism amidst anti-colonial revolts in Iraq, Syria, and Palestine.
  • Shift from Ottoman ethnicity to Arab nationalism through intellectuals like Constantine Zürich.

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