HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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renewed colonial conquest by Europeans
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cutbacks in foreign aid from the United States
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increased world demand for oil
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conflicts between traditionalists and modernists
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Detailed explanation-1: -Islamic modernism is a movement that has been described as “the first Muslim ideological response to the Western cultural challenge, ‘’ attempting to reconcile the Islamic faith with modern values such as democracy, civil rights, rationality, equality, and progress.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ideology. Arab nationalists believe that the Arab nation existed as a historical entity prior to the rise of nationalism in the 19th–20th century. The Arab nation was formed through the gradual establishment of Arabic as the language of communication and with the advent of Islam as a religion and culture in the region.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Middle East’s modern borders began to take shape in the early twentieth century after the Ottoman Empire collapsed. While the once-mighty empires no longer rule over the region, competition over land, oil, and power continues to define the Middle East’s modern history.
Detailed explanation-4: -The religion influences dress, behavior, political systems, and other elements. Some nations use Sharia law, while others have created civil laws more loosely based on Islam’s tenets. Many Middle Eastern nations combine these beliefs and cultural practices with secular principles.