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Republic Of Fear: The Politics Of Modern Iraq, Updated Edition
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First Published In 1989, Just Before The Gulf War Broke Out, Republic Of Fear Was The Only Book That Explained The Motives Of The Saddam Hussein Regime In Invading And Annexing Kuwait. This Edition, Updated In 1998, Has A Substantial Introduction Focusing On The Changes In Hussein'S Regime Since The Gulf War.In 1968 A Coup D'Tat Brought Into Power An Extraordinary Regime In Iraq, One That Stood Apart From Other Regimes In The Middle East. Between 1968 And 1980, This New Regime, Headed By The Arab Ba'Th Socialist Party, Used Ruthless Repression And Relentless Organization To Transform The Way Iraqis Think And React To Political Questions. In Just Twelve Years, A Party Of A Few Thousand People Grew To Include Nearly Ten Percent Of The Iraqi Population.This Book Describes The Experience Of Ba'Thism From 1968 To 1980 And Analyzes The Kind Of Political Authority It Engendered, Culminating In The Personality Cult Around Saddam Hussein. Fear, The Author Argues, Is At The Heart Of Ba'Thi Politics And Has Become The Cement For A Genuine Authority, However Bizarre.Examining Iraqi History In A Search For Clues To Understanding Contemporary Political Affairs, The Author Illustrates How The Quality Of Ba'Thi Panarabism As An Ideology, The Centrality Of The First Experience Of Panarabism In Iraq, And The Interaction Between The Ba'Th And Communist Parties In Iraq From 1958 To 1968 Were Crucial In Shaping The Current Regime.Saddam Hussein'S Decision To Launch Allout War Against Iran In September 1980 Marks The End Of The First Phase Of This Reshaping Of Modern Iraqi Politics. The Iraqiran War Is A Momentous Event In Its Own Right, But For Iraq, The Author Argues, The War Diverts Dissent Against The Ba'Thi Regime By Focusing Attention On The Specter Of An Enemy Beyond Iraq'S Borders, Thus Masking A Hidden Potential For Even Greater Violence Inside Iraq.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Republic of Fear'? A: The main theme of 'Republic of Fear' is the exploration of the political authority and repression exercised by the Ba'th Party in Iraq under Saddam Hussein, focusing on how fear became a central element in the regime's governance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Republic of Fear'? A: The author of 'Republic of Fear' is Kanan Makiya, an Iraqi writer and scholar.
- Q: When was the updated edition of 'Republic of Fear' published? A: The updated edition of 'Republic of Fear' was published on June 15, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'Republic of Fear' have? A: The book 'Republic of Fear' has a total of 323 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Republic of Fear' a new or used book? A: The condition of 'Republic of Fear' is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What historical events does 'Republic of Fear' discuss? A: The book discusses significant historical events such as the Ba'th Party's rise to power, the Gulf War, and the Iraq-Iran war, providing insights into their impact on Iraqi politics.
- Q: What is the significance of the introduction in the updated edition? A: The introduction in the updated edition provides substantial insights into the changes in Saddam Hussein's regime since the Gulf War, enhancing the context of the book.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Republic of Fear'? A: Readers interested in Middle Eastern politics, history, and the nature of authoritarian regimes would benefit from reading 'Republic of Fear'.
- Q: Does 'Republic of Fear' include analysis of Ba'thism in Iraq? A: Yes, 'Republic of Fear' includes an analysis of Ba'thism in Iraq, detailing its ideological foundations and the political climate from 1968 to 1980.