Jacobin Radio Thawra Epilogue: Islamic Revolution and Gulf Wars
Aug 31, 2024
Abdel Razzaq Takriti, an expert on the Iranian Islamic Revolution's influence in the Arab East, discusses the profound shifts in regional politics. He delves into how the revolution inspired religiously-based resistance movements and impacted the Palestinian struggle, leading to key developments like the rise of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The conversation explores the intersections of nationalism, authoritarianism, and the geopolitics of the Iran-Iraq War, shedding light on the complex dynamics that shaped the Middle East's revolutionary landscape.
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PLO's Shift to Internal Resistance
- The 1982 PLO evacuation from Beirut caused a crucial shift from external military struggle to internal Palestinian resistance in the West Bank and Gaza.
- This marked the rise of popular uprisings inside Palestine and a push toward seeking a limited independent state there.
First Intifada’s Organized Roots
- The First Intifada was not purely spontaneous but built on existing organizational infrastructure inside Palestine.
- It involved widespread civic mobilization including boycotts, education, and refusal of cooperation with Israeli authorities.
Iranian Revolution’s Regional Impact
- The 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution replaced the Shah and introduced a new religious anti-imperialist politics across the region.
- It provided an influential model of revolutionary Islam that strongly impacted Shia communities especially.