Naghmeh Sohrabi of Brandeis University unpacks the rise of nationalism in the Middle East, highlighting contending visions of national ideology while offering a reminder that nationhood was not always a foregone conclusion across the region.

Music Credits:

“Kim Arar,” by Wind of Anatolia (with permission

“Line Exchange,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Three Stories,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Greyleaf Willow,”by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Awaiting on Arrival,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Tumblehome,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Flashing Runner,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Building the Sled,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Tiptoe Treadline,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

“Roundpine,” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Image Credit:

“25 piastres,” by Ronald Chan, used under Public Domain Mark 1.0.