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Oppression and the Failure of Liberal Democracies
50:00 - 56:13 (06:12)
This podcast discusses the use of force and oppression against peaceful protestors in Egypt, links the global refugee crisis and the rise of ISIS to current political realities, and highlights the failure of liberal democracies to respond to the Syrian civil war.
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Thousands have taken to the streets in cities across Egypt to demand the resignation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and to protest against government corruption.
50:00 - 52:28 (02:27)
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Thousands have taken to the streets in cities across Egypt to demand the resignation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and to protest against government corruption. The protests, which were sparked by exiled former military contractor Mohammed Ali's allegations of corruption within the military, have resulted in over 1,900 arrests.
ChapterOppression and the Failure of Liberal Democracies
EpisodeThe World is Burning: Your Guide to the Current Uprisings
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The failure of liberal democracies to respond effectively to the Syrian civil war has led to a flood of refugees from Syria, ISIS, and the rise of fascism around the world.
52:28 - 56:13 (03:44)
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The failure of liberal democracies to respond effectively to the Syrian civil war has led to a flood of refugees from Syria, ISIS, and the rise of fascism around the world.