Delve into Arab radicalism with a focus on European imperialism in the 20th century. Explore the consequences of World War I on Arab territories. Unpack the evolution of Arab political modernity and the impact of British colonial control in the Gulf region. Investigate imperialist actions and settler colonialism in Palestine. Introduction to Tharwa and Arab politics with historian Abdullah Razakhtukriti.
Trans femininity evolved under colonial rule and in sex work industry, illuminating historical injustices faced by trans women.
Arab political radicalisms post-independence were shaped by diverse ideologies like nationalism, socialism, and Islamism.
British and French colonial powers reshaped Arab political structures through mandates, emphasizing port access for trade and military control.
Deep dives
Emergence of Transmisogyny through Historical Connections
The episode delves into the historical emergence of modern trans misogyny by drawing connections between colonial and military districts of the British Raj, the Philippines, Hawaii, and the travesty communities of Latin America. It reveals how trans femininity evolved under colonial governments, in the sex work industry, and amidst urban public space policing. The discussion highlights the book 'A Short History of Transmisogyny' by Jules Gil-Petersen, emphasizing the burden of injustice and hatred faced by trans women.
Thoura: Exploring 20th Century Arab Politics and Radicals
The podcast introduces 'Thoura,' a series on 20th-century Arab politics with historian Abdel Rizaktukriti, focusing on various Arab political radicalisms post-independence and after the Nakhba. It discusses the historical context, including late Ottoman politics, European colonialism, and the impact of World War I in reshaping Arab political landscapes. The episode emphasizes the multifarious ideologies such as Arab nationalism, socialism, communism, bothism, and Islamism that shaped Arab political thought.
Colonialism and Mandate System in Arab Lands
The episode explores the colonial impact on the Arab region, detailing how British and French colonial powers reshaped Arab political structures through indirect rule. It delves into the mandate system post-World War I, highlighting the racist and civilizing mission ideologies behind it. The discussion extends to the implementation of mandates in territories like Iraq, trans Jordan, and the Arab Mashriq, exposing the complexity of colonial control and Arab state formation.
British Colonial Interests in Port Access and Strategic Control
British colonial efforts during the mandate era were driven by the strategic importance of securing ports for trade and military purposes. They prioritized gaining control over key ports like Skendarone in Turkey and Haifa in Palestine to establish a contiguous line between Iraq and the Mediterranean, crucial for military supplies and economic interests. This emphasis on port access and strategic control shaped British policies and fueled their desire to dominate regions to secure their empire.
Palestinian Anti-Colonial Resistance and Unique Settler Colonial Dynamics
Palestinian anti-colonial politics during the mandate period developed distinct characteristics due to the settler colonial context imposed by European powers. Palestinians were aware of colonial aspirations early on and organized resistance, but faced challenges in confronting the unequal treatment of settler colonists by imperial powers. Unlike other settler colonies, the Zionist project in Palestine diverged by aiming for a new national homeland, leading to demographic alterations and fierce opposition from Palestinians. This unique settler colonial dynamic influenced the anti-colonial struggle in Palestine and distinguished it from other colonial resistances in the Arab world.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the first episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment sets the stage: European imperialism in the Arab Mashriq from the late 18th century through the early 20th.
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