The Dig Thawra Ep. 5 – The Struggle for Syria
Mar 23, 2024
Abdel Razzaq Takriti discusses the Syrian independence struggle, CIA-backed coups, Ba’ath and Communist movements. Topics include French suppression, Cold War dynamics, class struggles, Shishakli's dictatorship, and military coups in Syrian politics.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Syria's Post-Colonial History: 1940s-1950s
02:34 • 8min
Exploring the Historical Context of the Syrian Conflict
10:21 • 2min
Struggles for Independence in French Mandate Syria
12:31 • 23min
Syria's Turmoil: Coups, Colonialism, and Cold War Strategies
35:07 • 19min
Historical Context and Political Dynamics in Mid-20th Century Syria
54:20 • 26min
Exploring Class Dynamics and the Struggle Against Feudal Power in Syria
01:20:21 • 3min
Shishakli's Path to Dictatorship and Downfall in Syria
01:22:57 • 15min
Analyzing the Legacy of Military Coups in Syrian Politics
01:38:20 • 3min
Political Turmoil and Factionalization in Syria: 1940s
01:41:39 • 23min
The Rise of Fascism and Communist Movements in the Arab Middle East During World War II
02:04:25 • 21min
The Consequential and Tragic Divide in the Region
02:25:28 • 2min
Syrian Muslim Brotherhood's Political Program of Islamic Socialism
02:27:02 • 10min
Exploring 20th Century Arab Politics and Revolutionary Movements
02:37:08 • 2min