What were the motivations of europeans

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Questions: For each term listed below, define it and explain why it is important to understanding Middle Eastern politics.

1-Colonialism-
What were the motivations of Europeans?

What does Abu-Lughod argue in her article on the West "saving" Muslim women?
Is the Middle East still under the control of superpowers? Not just the US and European powers, but also China and Russia?

2-Post-colonial studies-

Why is this approach important? Reflect on the wider discussions taking place about critical race theory. Why is studying history important?

3-Orientalism-
How do Middle Easterners continue to be portrayed?

How is the West usually portrayed vs the East?
What is the relationship between knowledge and power?

4-Ottoman Orientalism-
How did European discourse and writings about the Middle East affect Ottoman rulers?

Who was portrayed as the superior ethnic group? How were Arabs portrayed?

5-Turkish nationalism-
What kind of state did Turkish nationalists want to create?

Why is nationalism problematic?

6-Arab nationalism-

Why did Arab nationalism arise?
How were Arab nationalists impacted by Turkish and European nationalisms?
What role did intellectuals and teachers play?
Why is Arab nationalism?

7-Marxism-

What role did Marxism play in Arab nationalist movements?

How does it differ from Wahhabi ideology?

8-Zionism-
A political movement that called for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine (ancient Israel) in the end of the 19th century. Israel was established in 1948.
Jews had faced persecution and even genocide (Holocaust) in Europe.

The objective was to unite Jews in one land. Palestine was chosen because of its religious significance; ancient Israel.
The issue that arises is that Palestinians argue that this is colonialism. They were driven from their homes and land.

9-Secular authoritarian-

What are its key features?
Where did it emerge? How is it different from conservative authoritarian regimes?

10-Wahhabism-

Where did it emerge?
What is the relationship between religion and politics?
How does it treat the Shia community?

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