The Dig Thawra Ep. 1 – Europe’s Imperial Juggernaut
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Feb 21, 2024 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.
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Early Arab Political Movements
- Early Arab political movements faced different challenges than later movements due to a smaller working class and limited industrialization.
- This made it difficult to organize industrial workers along traditional socialist lines.
The Nahda's Influence
- The rise of the Nahda (Arab Renaissance) in the late 19th century influenced intellectual and political thought.
- Factors like industrialization in Egypt and the printing press contributed to this movement.
The Concept of Civilization
- The concept of "civilization" was central to 19th-century European thought, influencing rights and privileges.
- This concept shaped modernization discussions but should be challenged due to its inherent biases.