<p>We discuss how Saudi-Arabia responded to the crises of 1979. We also talk about the unification of Yemen. In both cases, the result was a bizarre, highly unstable alliance. The Gulf War woud put them both to the test.</p>

We discuss how Saudi-Arabia responded to the crises of 1979. We also talk about the unification of Yemen. In both cases, the result was a bizarre, highly unstable alliance. The Gulf War woud put them both to the test.

<p>We discuss how Saudi-Arabia responded to the crises of 1979. We also talk about the unification of Yemen.&nbsp;In both cases, the result was a bizarre, highly unstable alliance. The Gulf War woud put them both to the test.</p>

1.3. Annus Horribilis: 1979.

We try to make sense of Asian culture and politics by exploring the continent's history. We start in the present, then methodically travel back in time. Best listened to in proper order. 

Season 1: Arabia
Season 2: Iran
Season 3: Iraq and Syria
Season 4: ?

Notice a mistake? Be so kind as to let me know. Suggestions, questions and encouragements are appreciated: asianhistorypodcast@hotmail.com or Spotify questionnaire.

Commercial offers or donations are never accepted. This is a 100 pct non-commercial podcast.

History

We try to make sense of Asian culture and politics by exploring the continent's history. We start in the present, then methodically travel back in time. Best listened to in proper order. Season 1: Arabia Season 2: Iran Season 3: Iraq and Syria Season 4: ? Notice a mistake? Be so kind as to let me know. Suggestions, questions and encouragements are appreciated: asianhistorypodcast@hotmail.com or Spotify questionnaire. Commercial offers or donations are never accepted. This is a 100 pct non-commercial podcast.

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