Arab nationalism: The case of Gamal Abdel Nasser (original) (raw)

The paper examines the significance of Arab nationalism during the 20th century through the lens of Gamal Abdel Nasser's regime. It argues that Nasser was a pivotal figure in promoting the idea of revolutionary Arab nationalism, which aimed for the political unification of Arab nations. While Nasser initially gained support and recognized by Western powers, his defeat in the Six-Day War marked a significant decline in the movement, illustrating the fragility of Arab nationalist sentiments that were rooted in anti-colonialism and unity against external threats.