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.

Scholars discuss the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, highlighting the historical context of Zionism, struggles for liberation, and the blurred lines between armed conflict and law enforcement in Israel. They explore the Western ruling class's support for Zionism, denial of Palestinian genocide, and the resilience of Palestinian academic life despite suppression by Israeli authorities.

Abdel Razzaq Takriti discusses the creation of a Palestinian national liberation movement in the 1950s, the foundation of Fatah, and the shift in Palestinian politics post-defeat. They explore the sociological impact of refugee communities, strategies for liberation inspired by the Algerian Revolution, challenges faced by Palestinian refugees seeking repatriation, and the role of faith, charity, and armed struggle in building resistance in Palestine.

Abdel Razzaq Takriti, a historian at Rice University specializing in Arab and Palestinian revolutionary movements, discusses critical events from Hamas’s 2006 electoral victory to the recent escalation in Gaza. He delves into the implications of the Israeli blockade, the historical context of ongoing Palestinian oppression, and the rising anti-colonial sentiments globally. Takriti emphasizes the need for international support for liberation efforts and the significance of solidarity amongst marginalized movements, painting a vivid picture of the interconnected struggles for justice.

Abdel Razzaq Takriti delves into Arab radicalism in the 20th century, discussing Nasser's strategic maneuvers, the US's Eisenhower Doctrine, the formation of the United Arab Republic, and Eisenhower's deployment of US Marines in Lebanon in 1958, marking a new era of imperialism in the Middle East.

Abdel Razzaq Takriti delves into Arab radicalism, discussing the Nakba of 1948, Nasser's 1952 coup, and Soviet support for Palestinian partition. The episode explores the impact on Arab communist parties post-Nakba, British colonialism in the Middle East, and challenges faced by Palestinian politics. A fascinating look at 20th-century Arab revolutions and political ideologies.

The podcast delves into the historical emergence of post-colonial Arab states, examining the complexities of state formation after British and French colonial rule. It explores the impact of colonialism in the Gulf region, the strategic importance of Aden, Yemen's trading networks and resistance against British colonialism, the origins of the Saudi state, and Egypt's struggle against colonial powers. The narrative also addresses the interplay between Egypt and Sudan, showcasing oppression and resistance under colonial era conscription and taxation.

Explore birth of Arab nationalism, anti-colonialism, Ba'athism, and Islamic resistance in 20th century Middle East. Discuss early revolts, key thinkers in Arab nationalism, British imperial strategies, impact of White Paper on Palestine, rise of nationalist organizations, Islamist politics, religious resistance, and ideologies of Arab nationalism.

In this insightful discussion, historian Abdel Razzaq Takriti, an expert on Arab revolutionary movements, explores the tumultuous history of Palestinian resistance. He delves into Hamas's 2006 electoral victory and the subsequent siege on Gaza, drawing connections to the recent escalation of violence on October 7. Takriti critiques the normalization of violence against Palestinians and examines the geopolitical dynamics involving U.S. policies and Iran's regional alliances, all while advocating for global solidarity in the face of colonialism.

In this discussion, Abdel Razzaq Takriti, an expert on Arab radicalism, delves into a century of American intervention and its impact on the Middle East. He covers the Oslo Accords' disempowerment of Palestinian movements and the eruption of the Second Intifada. The conversation also explores the rise of radical groups amid U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the dynamics of the Arab Spring, and the emergence of ISIS. Takriti highlights the enduring hope for popular renewal despite decades of imperialist chaos.