Saddam Hussein Part I: His Rise

This is the first of three episodes in a series regarding the life of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.  This episode explores the creation of the modern state of Iraq (a lawless land meant to divide rather than unite).  Saddam's childhood in Tikrit is examined for insights towards the psychological profile of the man who became the butcher of Baghdad.   The Ba'ath party (and its ideology of Pan Arabism), its rise, and Saddam's role in it will be looked at.  The episode ends with Saddam's role in expanding social services in order to expand his influence/power.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).

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