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Pan-Arabism

Pan-Arabism. Imperialism in the Middle East. In 1922, the Ottoman Empire is broken up Over the next 35 years the Middle East undergoes several drastic changes… New states are formed and independence from European imperialists is declared Turkey (1923) Egypt (1922) from England

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Pan-Arabism

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  1. Pan-Arabism

  2. Imperialism in the Middle East • In 1922, the Ottoman Empire is broken up • Over the next 35 years the Middle East undergoes several drastic changes… • New states are formed and independence from European imperialists is declared • Turkey (1923) • Egypt (1922) from England • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1932) • Syria (1936) from France • Iran (1932) from England • Many others would follow…

  3. Problem: The borders of Middle Eastern countries were drawn by EuropeansWhy is this a problem?

  4. Changing Political Traditions • Time of experimentation • At independence, most became monarchies • Egypt, Iran, & Iraq are republics • Saudi Arabia and Jordan have kings • Degree of citizen participation varies • Turkey & Israel hold elections • Kurds in Turkey and Arabs in Israel discriminated against • Ba’ath party dominated in Iraq and Syria • Ex: Saddam Hussein “elected” but crushed opposition

  5. Angry Arabs • Arabs feel betrayed by Europe (Hussein-McMahon Agreement) • The Balfour Declaration does not help the situation. • This proves the British support a Jewish homeland in the Arab- controlled area of Palestine Result: Arabs call for a single, unified Arab state

  6. Formation of the Arab League • Alexandria Protocol: (Oct 7, 1944) • Arab nations pledge to create a joint-Arab organization • The League of Arab States (جامعة الدول العربية‎) • Formed March 22, 1945 • Comprised of 6 charter members (Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria) • The organization is based in Cairo

  7. What is the Arab League? • Goals: • All participating countries will be equal • Strengthen relations between Arab states • Become modern world power • Reduce European influence on the region • Ironically, the Arab League was suggested by the British • The Arab League is involved in political, economic, cultural, and social programs designed to promote the interests of its member states

  8. The Big Picture… • The creation of the Arab League officially begins the push for a single Pan-Arab nation • Pan-Arabism • Movement for unification among the peoples and countries of the Arab World • Closely connected to Arab nationalism, which believes that Arabs constitute a single nation • Pan-Arabism has tended to be secular (apart from religion) and often socialist • Traditionally Pan-Arabism has strongly opposed colonialism and Western political involvement in the Arab world

  9. Gamal Abdel Nasser • Became President of Egypt in 1950s • Main promoter of Pan-Arabism • Invited all Arab nations to join new “United Arab Republic” • Only Syria joined • Lasted only three years You are invited to: United Arab Republic Party From: Gamal To: The Middle East Where: Gamal’s house

  10. The Arab League Today • The league consists of 22 members. This doesn’t include several provisionary members (Brazil, Venezuela, and India) • Pro’s: • Many very wealthy members • Large deposits of oil • Membership is expanding • Con’s: • Several very poor members • Many internal disagreements • Not Pro-West

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