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The Emergence of the Arab state system

The Emergence of the Arab state system. Processes Impact of indirect colonialism, drawn into world markets Emergence of “new” elite (merchants, colonial administrators) replacing the traditional elite including the ulema

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The Emergence of the Arab state system

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  1. The Emergence of the Arab state system Processes • Impact of indirect colonialism, drawn into world markets • Emergence of “new” elite (merchants, colonial administrators) replacing the traditional elite including the ulema • Creation of modern state institutions (colonial administration, tax offices, police) • Nationalism (new state elite longing for a national identity) • Secularisation (cultural and ideological change) • Direct colonialism (mandates, protectorates and colonies) and change of political map

  2. The Emergence of the Arab state system Redrawing of the map during and after WWI • Conflicting promises • McMahon-Husseini correspondence 1915-1916 • Balfour Declaration November 1917 • Sykes-Picot agreement • Withdrawal and defeat of the Ottoman Empire • Sevres Treaty August 1920 • Lausanne Treaty Juy 1923

  3. Mandate system • Paris Conference 1919-1920 • San Remo Mandate system April 1920 • Syria to France, creates a separate Lebanon • Britain gets Palestine and Iraq (to be led by Faisal, son of Husseini) • Palestine to be divided into Palestine mandate and Transjordan (to be led by Abdullah, other son of Husseini) • Sevres Treaty August 1920

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