Jacobin Radio Dig: Colonialism, Zionism, Sectarianism w/ Ussama Makdisi
Jan 6, 2024
Ussama Makdisi, expert on Western colonialism and Zionism in the Arab Middle East, discusses the impact of political reforms, colonial rule, and the Balfour Declaration on religious coexistence. They explore the role of Western powers in shaping the Middle East through colonialism, imperialim, and sectarian divisions. They also discuss the violent history of the region and its connection to US imperialism and colonialism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Colonialism, Zionism, Sectarianism, and Arab Identity in the Middle East
06:08 • 3min
Emergence and Ecumenical Nature of Arab Identity
09:06 • 12min
Arabs' Attitudes towards Jewish Settlement in Palestine
20:38 • 31min
Arab Jewish Riots: Ignoring Native Rights
51:41 • 8min
Consequences of Colonial Zionism
59:26 • 18min
The Violent History of the Middle East and Its Connection to US Imperialism and Colonialism
01:17:19 • 19min
Final Part of Interview on US Arab Relations, American Missionaries, and the Arab World
01:36:35 • 2min