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Arab Spring: A History

The Arab Spring: A History is a podcast seeking to explore just how the Arab Spring happened. If you've ever wondered just what has been happening in the Middle East for the last few years, this is th... Read more

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Episode 34 - 1980s Turkey

Episode 34 - 1980s Turkey

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Episode 33 - Turkish Coups

Episode 33 - Turkish Coups

This week we briefly cover the solidification of Khomeini's regime and the succession of Khameni and Rafsanjani. We then... Read more

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