nasserism Flashcards
political control in egypt
1954 Nasser President and dominated gov with army commanders
successful
resist pressure from Muslim Brotherhood
- banned in 1953
- arrested thousands
- stifled open support for them
land reform
was started early 1950s
reduced rural poverty and farming became more efficient
nationalisation of industry
- 1967 nationalised export of cotton, banks, transport and press, which quelled dissent
- reduced its dependence on foreign support
opposition to Israel
set up PLO 1964
“voice of the Arabs”
set up in response to Baghdad Pact 1955
aim - to preserve power of Egypt and spread the appeal fo Arab nationalism.
result - contributed to growth of Arab Nationalism and Nasser became a hero in the Arab world
British troops
withdrew from Egypt in 1954 at Nasser’s request in order to gain further independence
in the 1950s
Br and USA tried to persuade Nasser to join an anti-Soviet pact but he saw their interference as a threat to Egyptian independence and stability
his neutral stance made them suspicious
Baghdad Pact 1955
seemed like Br interference in Arab affairs - Nasser feared Jordan, Lebanon and Syria would join, leaving Egypt isolated
Nasser and non-aligned world
India and China respected his neutral stance - 1955 conference in Bandung
his international prestige grew and he was seen as head of arab world
czech arms deal
1955
seen as throwing off the domination of the west and securing the defence of the arab world
aftermath of Suez crisis
Arab cities erupted into Anti-Western demonstrations
Syria and SA broke off relations with Br and Fr and Syria, Egypt and Jordan signed a military pact
treaty of arab solidarity
1957
egy, syr, jord, sa
Nasser sought to
lead and unite the Arab world but his socialist policies were not welcomed in all arab states
SA, Jordan and Iraq monarchies allied to the West
height of Nasser’s power
creation of UAR 1958-61 - many hoped it would lead to an arab state but internal instability led to its collaspe
