How The West Stole Democracy From The Arabs by Elizabeth F. Thompson
The Syrian Arab Congress of 1920 and the Destruction of Its Historic Liberal-Islamic Alliance
This insightful historical analysis delves into the aftermath of World War I, focusing on the 1919 Syrian-Arab Congress in Damascus, where Arab leaders sought to establish a democratic state. Despite their aspirations, Western powers, particularly France and Britain, undermined these efforts through colonial mandates and political maneuvering, prioritizing their interests over Arab self-determination. The narrative highlights the betrayal of Arab hopes for democracy and independence, illustrating how Western intervention reshaped the Middle East's political landscape, with repercussions that continue to resonate today.
- Published
- 2020
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- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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