

Thawra Epilogue: Islamic Revolution and Gulf Wars
Aug 30, 2024
Abdel Razzaq Takriti, an expert on Arab radicalism and the Iranian Islamic Revolution's impact, dives into the seismic shifts in the Arab East post-1979. He explores the rise of conservative Islamic movements, including Hamas and Hezbollah, as the PLO navigated its path toward the Oslo Accords. The discussions extend to critical events like the Iran-Iraq War, Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and the emergence of Islamic resistance amid evolving sectarian dynamics. Takriti sheds light on the intricate dance of geopolitics and revolutionary movements that shaped the region.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Rise of Conservative Islamic Parties
02:58 • 6min
Historical Insights into the Palestinian Struggle and Its Aftermath
08:42 • 2min
The Shifting Sands: PLO, Intifada, and Regional Dynamics
11:06 • 29min
Rise of Islamic Resistance in the Arab East
40:33 • 29min
The Iran-Iraq War: Origins and Geopolitical Dynamics
01:09:32 • 17min
Sectarian Dynamics and Hezbollah's Rise
01:26:47 • 30min
Hezbollah’s Ascendancy in Post-Civil War Lebanon
01:56:51 • 2min
Unraveling Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait: Historical Context and Motivations
01:58:50 • 4min
Kuwait, Iraq, and the Geopolitical Chessboard
02:02:37 • 21min
Historical Roots of U.S. Military Presence in the Middle East
02:23:26 • 39min
Shifts in Palestinian Resistance and Diplomacy
03:02:38 • 8min
Ideological Shifts Post-Iran Revolution
03:11:05 • 8min
Epilogue Reflections on Arab Politics and Revolutionary Movements
03:19:07 • 2min