Season 4, Episode 5: Eugene Rogan, The Arabs: A History

Send us Fan Mail Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and historian Eugene Rogan , professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at Oxford, as they delve into the complex history of the Arab world, from the Ottoman conquest in 1516 to today’s geopolitical crises of the modern Middle East. Through the lens of his acclaimed book The Arabs: A History, Rogan brilliantly examines the long history of foreign domination, the rise of Arab nationalism, the roles of Europe and the US as outside powers, and the unresolved conflicts shaping the Middle East until today. Together, they offer us a masterclass in history that sheds light on the urgent questions of war, power, and the possibility of peace in the region. From Ottoman rule to European colonialism, the impact of the Balfour Declaration, and the ongoing Israeli Palestinian conflict, the conversation provides crucial historical context for today’s challenges. The Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs is brought to you by the SDG Academy , the flagship education initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Learn more and get involved at bookclubwithjeffreysachs.org . Footnotes: Zionist Palestine and Israel Conflict British Mandate for Palestine Balfour Declaration Capture of Cairo (1517) Potentates Fly Whisk Panic of 1819 Creditor Nation Sovereignty World War I Constantinople Agreement ⭐️ Thanks for listening to Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs ! 📚 Join the conversation and go deeper into the ideas shaping our world. ➡️ Watch the conversation on YouTube ➡️

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Season 4, Episode 5: Eugene Rogan, The Arabs: A History is an episode from Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs by Jeffrey Sachs.

This episode is 52:39 long.

This episode was published on Feb 4, 2025.

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