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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD. Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15). FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD. Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A).

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FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

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  1. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

  2. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15)

  3. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15)

  4. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15)

  5. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15)

  6. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46)

  7. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1)

  8. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1)

  9. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1)

  10. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1)

  11. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1)

  12. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1)

  13. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1)

  14. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  15. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  16. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  17. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  18. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  19. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  20. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  21. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  22. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Become the main regional power Gain status as leader of Islam Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  23. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Become the main regional power Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Arab world torn between: Fear & dislike of Iran vs fear & dislike of Israel & US Loyalty to Sunni Islam vs loyalty to Islam overall Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Gain status as leader of Islam Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  24. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Become the main regional power Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Arab world torn between: Fear & dislike of Iran vs fear & dislike of Israel & US Loyalty to Sunni Islam vs loyalty to Islam overall Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Gain status as leader of Islam Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

  25. FC.146A. COMPETING CROSSCURRENTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD Iran supports Palest. attacks on Israel to weaken it and: Palestinians pressure richer Muslims (e.g., Saudi Arabia) to help them vs. Isr. Local & tribal loyalties in many Arab states National leaders turn attn. fr. domes. prob’s by posing as champs of Islam vs Isr. Centuries of competition b/w Shi’ite Persians (Iranians) & Sunni Arabs Palestinians turn to “terrorist” tactics & org’s (PLO, Hamas) Become the main regional power Subvert & weaken Sunni Arab states Arab states largely give up on fighting Israel after 1973 Undercut US influence Arab states & US support Iraq vs. Iran in Iran-Iraq War in 1980s Iran’s continuing efforts to develop nuclear weapons Arab world torn between: Fear & dislike of Iran vs fear & dislike of Israel & US Loyalty to Sunni Islam vs loyalty to Islam overall Gulf War (1991) & Iraqi War (2003) Continued US presence in Mid East Gain status as leader of Islam Sunni-Shi’ite split (FC.46A) Arab Muslims conquer older Persian (Iranian) civ. (FC.46) Persia’s long proud historical & cultural tradition (FC.15) Islam’s message of soc. justice (FC.46) Formation of Israel in 1948 (FC.146.1) Isr. wins series of wars vs. Arabs w/West. help (FC.146.1) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B) Iranian Revolution in 1979Radical Shi’ite Muslim state opposed to Israel (FC.146B)

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