Key Terms in Middle Eastern History

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Baghdad

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The capital city of Iraq, known for its rich history and cultural significance.

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Ba'ath Party

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A political party that advocates for Arab unity and socialism, prominent in Iraq and Syria.

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Iran-Iraq War

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A prolonged military conflict between Iran and Iraq from 1980 to 1988.

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Persian Gulf War

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A conflict in 1990-1991, triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, leading to a coalition force led by the United States to liberate Kuwait.

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ISIS/ Daesh

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A militant group that follows a fundamentalist doctrine of Sunni Islam, known for its violent insurgency in Iraq and Syria.

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Green Zone

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A heavily fortified area in Baghdad that served as the administrative center for the Coalition Provisional Authority and the Iraqi government.

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Sectarian Violence

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Conflicts and hostilities between different sectarian groups, often seen in the context of Sunni and Shia tensions in Iraq.

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Pan Arabism

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An ideology advocating for the political union of all Arab nations, emphasizing shared cultural and historical heritage.