The Living Nasser..!

This article is an intellectual product of a beautiful mind and personality.. Not only for the epistemic equilibrium; but also the fair stand among rivals..

Many people ignore the historical facts that had already shaped the public mode an...d experiences between Nile and Euphrates.. This had unified the political framework in Southern Syria, Western Jordan, Eastern Lebanon and Northern Egypt.. Regretfully, the local intelligentsia waste their time advocating their independent characteristics and patriotic sovereignty.. One hundred years ago, there were no boundaries or borders; while both commons and intellectuals used to migrate and resettle.. Folklore, surnames and domestics prove a unity that was for long been abandoned..

Good work Sarah..!
 
How Nasser shaped the Arab Spring
By Sarah Mousa
Similar tactics of oppression have been used by the leadership of Egypt and Syria to weaken the will of their people.
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2012 10:

Source:

Al Jazeera

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the foundation of the United Arab Republic (UAR), a unity between Egypt and Syria that was the height of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's power and the pinnacle of the pan-Arab philosophy that he epitomised.
 
At that moment in 1958, the Arab world took a decisive step towards declaring its ultimate independence from foreign influence and reclaiming a unity that both Eastern and Western powers had worked to destroy since the Middle East's golden age. Nasser emotionally described the jubilant scenes he witnessed on the day of the UAR's founding, and later called it a victory for the Arabs as a free people, despite the eventual dissolution of the Republic.

A closer look at this time, one hailed as a revolutionary moment in modern Arab history, offers great insight into the region's current struggles. Nasser's philosophies resonated closely with people not only in Egypt, but throughout the Arab world and beyond, making him overwhelmingly popular. However, both the Syrian and Egyptian systems today are rooted in institutions that the Nasser regime either directly or indirectly created. It is these institutions that have pushed the people of both countries to rise, and that have allowed the Assad regime of Syria and Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) in Egypt to continue to exert control over their countries.

Nasser's insistence on complete Arab sovereignty and unity, as well as a focus on the plight of the poor, made him a central figure in a region rising out of British and French imperialism. Nasser's frustration at the failure of Arab armies in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, due to foreign control and Arab disunity, would later be cited as the key impetus for his role in the 1952 military coup that rid Egypt of British rule. Nasser's humble background and disdain for the aristocratic hierarchy of the time further inspired him to champion the cause of the poor, the farmers and the workers through semi-socialist policies implemented during his presidency.

Full Article: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/02/2012221135257602109.html#disqus_thread

Men of History..

One of the last honest respected men, Arabs had once had..!!
Such a statement represents fine art of leadership, integrity and patriotism, which had been proven short among many..

 

 

This was Jamal AbdelNasser, addressing the people after the defeat in the 6-Days war of 1976, announcing his full responsibility and stepping down from office.. I remember hundreds of thousands of the people had stormed Cairo streets at that evening; despite the then-ongoing Israeli air raids on the remaining Egyptian targets around Cairo; urging him to stay in office.. Eventually; he did, yet died after 3 years by heart attack during the negotiations between Jordanian and Palestinian after their bloody clashes in Jordan in Sep 1970..

 

 

Nasser, 40 years after..

With the simple radio technology of 1960th, the 150 million Arabs, at that time, were only gathered to listen to two persons: Nasser and Um-Kulthom.. While Um Kulthom was a singer, had the magic keys of script and melody to entertain all people, Nasser was a leader who came out of the blues after WWII, touching the nerves of all population including the wealthy 1%, and spoke out the dreams, fears, ambitions and enthusiasm of Arabic Cultural Core..

He represented a generation who had witnessed the evolution of political and governing systems into modern structures of mid 1900th.. Yes, the majority of people were illiterate, poor, and driven by orthodox taboos, yet their sense of patriotism, identity and sought prosperity were commonly shared all over the world. Some of his followers made him a prophet of patriotism, opponents condemned him with great misleading, yet all agreed that his was unprecedented, unrepeated leader in a violent unpredicted spot of the world: The Middle East..

I believe he was just a man with simple conscious that enabled him to define righteous and wrong in simple quotes.. Simply reflects the simple dreams and wishes of all men and women.. and revived historical myths of pride and victories.. Every nation needs so.. Regretfully, throughout Egypt and Arab world, neo-intellectuals are overwhelmingly debating on him, forgetting the core he always considered and dreamed about: The People..

Despite all achievements and mistakes, despite all gains and losses.. Despite any love or hatred.. He was one of the leading impressive figures who had permanently changed the world.. Debates on him, add to his value, role and charisma..!
Salute to him in the 40th anniversary of his sudden deadly heart attack, during a marathon debate on Palestine..!!