By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 14 July Revolution, which happened in Iraq in 1958, is regarded as a watershed point in Arab history. This event not only signified the collapse of the Hashemite monarchy, but also laid the groundwork for Iraq’s future political environment. Arab America contribriting writer, Rania Basria, speaks … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Iran has made headlines for years with their aggressive internal and external policies and actions, but who/what contributed to the lack of democracy in the country and their current government? The actions of Iran’s theocratic government under the Ayatollah have not only hurt the Iranian peoples, but have also … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer April 17, 1946: French control of Syria was finally over and President Shukri al-Quwalti, Syria’s first democratically elected president, could finally run the country independent of French rule. Syria’s hope for a democratic and prosperous future however quickly encountered problems. Initially, the U.S. supported an independent Syria and wanted to … Continued
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