The Middle East in the 20th Century Season 1 Episode 12 Middle Eastern Armies and Coup D'etats
- October 8, 2021
- 27 min
Between 1949 and 1970, no fewer than 20 successful coup d'etats took place across the Middle East and North Africa. After defining what this military intervention looks like, Eamonn considers examples in Iran, Syria, and elsewhere to understand how these coups affected life and politics.