JOURNAL ARTICLE

We Are Your Soldiers: How Gamal Abdel Nasser Remade the Arab World.

  • Published In: Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, 2024, v. 43, n. 6. P. 86 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vickers, Matthew 3 of 3

Abstract

"We Are Your Soldiers: How Gamal Abdel Nasser Remade the Arab World" by Alex Rowell is a critical examination of former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's impact on the Arab world. The book argues that Nasser's establishment of a military state in Egypt set a template for political persecution and violent repression, paving the way for future dictators in the region. Rowell extensively researches Nasser's leadership and ideological shifts, highlighting his role in suppressing left-wing opposition and his influence on the region's political landscape. While the book occasionally overstates its case and neglects some of Nasser's achievements, it provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of Nasser's legacy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Washington Report on Middle East Affairs. 2024/10, Vol. 43, Issue 6, p86
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:8755-4917
  • Accession Number:179652198
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