#pan-arabism
An era characterised with an air of revolutionary tension, the 1950s through the 1970s, led to ingrained change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The relationships between nations and governments were placed under great scrutiny, often challenged and contested with vigour, due the newfound freedoms following independence from colonial powers. At this time, Egypt was considered one of the largest and most powerful countries in the region, not only due to the size of its population but also…
