Nationalism and the Suez Crisis in mid-20th Century

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on a lecture covering nationalism in the context of the Bandung Conference and the Suez Crisis.

Bandung Conference

A gathering of leaders from African and Asian countries in 1955 aimed at promoting solidarity among newly independent nations.

Nasserism

The political ideology and policies of Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser, focusing on Arab nationalism and socialism.

Pieds Noirs

French citizens who lived in Algeria, significant during the Algerian War for Independence.

Suez Canal

A manmade waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, opened in 1869.

UNEF (United Nations Emergency Force)

The first armed peacekeeping force established by the UN, created to manage the Suez Crisis.

Colonialism

The policy of acquiring full or partial control over another country, and exploiting it economically.

Pan-Arabism

Political and cultural movement aimed at uniting Arab countries and people based on shared language and history.

Self-determination

The principle that nations have the right to choose their political status and to pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

Algerian War of Independence

A conflict between France and Algerian independence movements from 1954 to 1962.

Colonial legacy

The long-lasting impact of colonial rule on the societies subjected to it, including political, social, and economic dimensions.

Aswan High Dam

A massive dam on the Nile River in Egypt, crucial for irrigation and hydroelectric power.

Suez Crisis

A diplomatic and military conflict in 1956 involving Egypt, Israel, France, and Britain over control of the Suez Canal.

Gamal Abdel Nasser

Egyptian military officer and politician, key figure in the 1952 revolution and later the President of Egypt.

Non-alignment

The foreign policy stance of not aligning with or supporting any major power bloc, particularly during the Cold War.

Imperialism

A policy or ideology of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.

Anthony Eden

British Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957, involved in the Suez Crisis.

Lester B. Pearson

Canadian statesman and Prime Minister, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in establishing UNEF.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, influencing global politics from 1947 to 1991.

Decolonization

The process through which colonies gain independence from colonial powers, particularly post-World War II.

Arab nationalism

A nationalist ideology advocating for the unity and independence of Arab countries.

Military collusion

Covert or secret cooperation between military entities, such as the collusion between Britain, France, and Israel during the Suez Crisis.

War of 1948

The conflict that followed Israel's declaration of independence and led to significant territorial changes in the region.

Czechoslovakia arms deal

A transaction in which Egypt traded cotton for arms, strengthening its military capabilities.

International diplomacy

The practice of conducting negotiations and relations between nations to resolve conflicts and promote cooperation.

Suez Canal nationalization

Colonel Nasser's decision to take control of the Suez Canal in 1956, leading to the Suez Crisis.

Gamal Abdel Nasser's speech

Nasser emphasized the solidarity among nations at the Bandung Conference, invoking unity and empowerment.

Eisenhower Doctrine

A US policy that promised American economic and military assistance to Middle Eastern countries resisting communism.

Separation of powers

A model for governance where the state's power is divided into branches, preventing the concentration of authority.

Foreign influence

The impact of external nations on the internal affairs of a sovereign state, often hindering political autonomy.

Poverty and humiliation

Key themes in the speeches of leaders from newly independent nations emphasizing their historical struggles.

Cairo Radio

The medium through which Nasser's messages of nationalism and support for Algerian rebels were disseminated.

Historical revisionism

The re-interpretation of historical events, often influenced by contemporary perspectives in educational discourse.