The slow rise of Hafez al-Assad, from pan-Arabism to Syrian nationalism
Before joining the military and building an Alawite caste around himself, Hafez al-Assad was a fervent supporter of the ...
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A parallel analysis: Syria’s current crisis and regional protests of the 1950s
The Middle East underwent immense changes in the 1950s due to political instability and ideological shifts. This period, ...
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Opinion: Jimmy Carter’s radical and courageous pragmatism offers a lesson for today
In the 1970s, Egypt was in turmoil. President Anwar Sadat sought to pivot away from Pan-Arabism and decades of warfare, refocusing Egypt on nation-building and development. Sadat realized the ...
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Jimmy Carter’s radical and courageous pragmatism offers a lesson for today
As America eulogizes Jimmy Carter, it is essential to reflect on a key component of his legacy that enabled him to succeed as a peacemaker in the Middle East: radical pragmatism rooted in humanity.