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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD
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Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Arab world torn between: Fear & dislike of Iran vs fear & dislike of Israel & US Loyalty to Sunni Islam vs loyalty to Islam overall Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Arab world torn between: Fear & dislike of Iran vs fear & dislike of Israel & US Loyalty to Sunni Islam vs loyalty to Islam overall Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Arab world torn between: Fear & dislike of Iran vs fear & dislike of Israel & US Loyalty to Sunni Islam vs loyalty to Islam overall Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Iranian Revolution in 1979 Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)
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