Key Terms in Middle Eastern Conflicts

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Baghdad

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The capital city of Iraq, significant in various historical and modern conflicts.

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Ba'ath Party

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A political party that played a major role in Iraq and Syria, known for its Arab nationalist and socialist ideology.

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Iran-Iraq War

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A prolonged military conflict between Iran and Iraq during the 1980s.

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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 military intervention by a coalition led by the United States.

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ISIS/ Daesh

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An extremist militant group that gained control over large parts of Iraq and Syria, known for its violent tactics and strict interpretation of Islamic law.

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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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Conflict arising from tensions between different religious or ethnic groups, notably between Sunni and Shia Muslims in Iraq.

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Pan-Arabism

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