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Arab Socialism is an ideology that that combines pan-Arabism with Socialism. Arab socialism as an ideology was founded by Michel Aflaq, who viewed socialism as a central part of Arab liberation. Arab socialism rejects internationalism in favor of a fusion of Arab nationalism and socialist ideals.

"Socialism gives workers and peasants their rights. Socialism gives opportunities to everyone. Socialism provides healthcare to everyone."

Gamal Abdel Nasser

History

Egypt

Nasserism is the ideology of Gamal Abdel Nasser, who was the second president of Egypt, serving from 1954 until 1970.

Economic Policy

Nasser's economic policy regime could be best described as state capitalist with a highly generous welfare state.

As president, Nasser pushed for the nationalization of key industries, including those under considerable foreign influence (especially the British and French)—such as "banks, hotels, insurance companies, importing companies and even the media"—and natural resources. At least ninety percent of workers were employed in the public sector. While the state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which in practice were joint-stock companies where the majority of assets were owned by the State, preserved the profit motive, Nasser also mandated that nearly one-third of the board of directors had to be elected by workers.

It should be noted that two-thirds of the Egyptian economy remained in private hands: Mostly small-medium enterprises. Nasser made many members of the national bourgeoise key allies of his regime; he absorbed them into SOE management and suppressed union opposition to them. His land reform, though marketed as peasant-centric (and to some degree it did improve their lives through the promotion of farmer cooperatives), was seen as a step towards widespread unionization. By the 1960s, Nasser began deregulating the petit-bourgeois-dominated private sector, subsidized exports, and sought foreign investment in Egypt's capital goods.

Nasser also enacted several anti-poverty programs; including, though not limited to, universal healthcare, unemployment insurance, and old-age and disability pensions. Nasser sought to decommodify food through a comprehensive system of consumer cooperatives, although several food shortages were blamed on this system. Despite such shortcomings, Nasser's social insurance schemes ensured minimal resistance to his policies and generally increased living standards for the average Egyptian. He also implemented corporate-based representation in the National Assembly (e.g., students, labor, and industry) so that economic policies are reflective of the various interest groups in society. WIP

Algeria

The Front de Libération Nationale (FLN) is a former militia and Algerian political party. It was formed during the armed struggle for the independency of Algeria from French colonization. It ruled the country as a one-party state until 1988. It has also won every single election but its support has dwindled in recent years.

South Yemen

Al-Shaabi and the NLF

The history of socialist South Yemen began when the National Liberation Front overthrew the British Protectorate of South Arabia in 1967 and proclaimed the People's Republic of Southern Yemen. After independence, South Yemen faced several challenges, including a lack of natural resources, a small and largely illiterate population, a limited economic base, and growing factionalism between the NLF. The NLF was lead by Qahtan Al-Shaabi a Nasserist who took a more conservative stance to the socialization of Yemen. He was overthrown in 1969 by the radical Marxist faction of the NLF

Yemeni Socialist Party Leadership

WIP

The Yemeni Socialist Party government attempted to address these challenges through a series of Soviet-style development plans, which focused on industrialization, land reform, and the expansion of social services. However, these plans were hampered by poor planning, ,corruption, and the lack of financial resources. The country's economy struggled, and living standards remained low.

In addition to economic challenges, South Yemen faced political instability and internal conflict. The YSP was the only legal political party, and dissent was suppressed. There were several uprisings against the government, including a 1967 coup attempt and a 1971 civil war, which was fought between factions of the YSP. The government was also involved in a series of border disputes and conflicts with neighboring countries, including Oman and Saudi Arabia

Despite these challenges, South Yemen remained a key player in the Arab world due to its close ties to the Soviet Union. The country received significant economic and military assistance from the Soviet Union and other socialist countries, and it played a role in various regional conflicts, including the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Iran-Iraq War. However, as the Cold War came to an end and the Soviet Union collapsed, South Yemen's position became increasingly precarious. The country's economy deteriorated further, and it became increasingly isolated internationally. In 1990, North and South Yemen united to form the Republic of Yemen. The unification process was led by President Ali Abdullah Saleh of North Yemen and Ali Salem al-Beidh, the secretary-general of the YSP in South Yemen. The two sides agreed to establish a federal system, with a central government responsible for foreign affairs and defense and regional governments responsible for local affairs. However, the process of unification was difficult, with deep-rooted differences between the two regions and suspicions on both sides. The YSP, which had ruled South Yemen, was effectively dismantled, and many southerners felt that the northern-dominated government was imposing its will on the south. This led to a rise in separatist sentiment and the emergence of movements advocating for greater autonomy or even outright separation. The separatist movement gained momentum in the 2000s and eventually culminated in the civil war in 2015.

Beliefs

Unity

Arab socialism puts a heavy emphasis on Arab unity, claiming that it is necessary to unite the Arab world into one nation in order to achieve progress through a renaissance that would rid the Arab world of Reactionaryism, Capitalism, and Imperialism.

How to Draw

Flag of Arab Socialism

1. Draw a ball
2. Fill it with the red pigment
3. Add the Egyptian Coat of Arms in the middle
4. Draw two eyes

You are done!

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	Red Pigment	#D92423	rgb(217, 36, 35)
	White	#FFFFFF	rgb(255, 255, 255)
	Black	#141414	rgb(20, 20, 20)
	Gold	#F8C300	rgb(248, 195, 0)
	Grass Green	#009900	rgb(0, 153, 0)

Relations

أصدقاء (Friends)

• Socialism - Freedom, Socialism, and Unity.
• Pan-Nationalism - Arabs of the Middle East, unite against Western imperialist powers!
• Castroism - You're my best Latin American buddy! Long live Fidel Castro.
• Gaddafism - He is my descendant and I agree with many of his views but he can be nonsensical at times, and why did you abandon pan-arabism?
• Secularism - Secularism is the way!
• Left-Wing Nationalism & State Socialism - That's how you do socialism!
• Marhaenism - Fellow founder of the Non-Aligned Movement, also another Islamic Socialist!
• Titoism - Also founded the Non-Aligned movement with me. Best comrade in the entire world!
• Zhivkovism - A fellow socialist from the eastern bloc. Arafat really liked you and thanks for aiding the Palestinian resistance! But why are so friendly with the Jews?

علاقة متوترة (Frenemies)

• Welfare Chauvinism - I like most of your ideas, but welfare capitalism isn't good enough. You should become a socialist.
• Ba'athism - My weird son, and I banned you in Syria during the UAR era, but we still cooperated in fighting western imperialists.
• Marxism-Leninism - I prosecuted communists domestically, but I still prefer the USSR over the Z*on-simping American scums. Also, some communists like Tito and Castro are gigachads! South Yemen was also basically him.
• Social Authoritarianism - We agree a range of things from welfare state to foregin policy and economics. Why don't you call yourself socialist?
• Islamic Theocracy - To hell with the Muslim Brotherhood and sharia monarchies, secularism is what we need. However, I can tolerate the existence of some sharia laws, still better than this pig too.
• Rockefeller Republicanism - Just a American version of them but thank you for letting keep the Sinai though.

الأعداء (Enemies)

• Zionism - Foolish Zionist scum. Stop stealing Palestinian Arab Land, oppressing Muslim brothers and stealing the Sinai! All Jews are closeted Zionists so they get depo-Wait! They... left for Israel?
• Kahanism - Jewish capitalist ultranationalist Zionist that wants to destroy the Arab world. Greater Israel? I'd like to see you try!
• Imperialism - DEATH TO THE WEST AND THEIR ZIONIST IMPERIALIST ALLIES!!
• Labour Zionism - How does it feel being the Sell-out in the family? Zionist scum!
• Bundism - You're Anti-Zionist but you dont want to integrate or cooperate with Arab society
• Capitalism - Terrible economic system.
• Jihadism - Theocratic fundamentalist terrorists who threaten our secularism and nationalism. The Muslim Brotherhood was especially bad, and I have no regrets executing Sayyid Qutb. ALSO YOU ASSASSINATED ANWAR SADDAT Even if he did make peace with Israel!
• Fiscal Conservatism - F**k you, Sisi for ruining my country with your idiotic policies.
• Neoconservatism - Pro-Zionist American scum. Get your dirty hands off the Middle East. At least you helped me during the 1952 Egyptian Revolution…
• Gaullism - Imperialist pig that kept Algeria in imperial chains. JULY 5, 1962 BEST DAY EVER! However, Thanks for signing the Évian Accords with me to not only end 8 years of the Algerian war of Independence, but also 132 years of French colonial rule in Algeria.
• OASism - You're worse than the guy above and your defeat means WOMP WOMP + TOO BAD SO SAD + I DON'T CARE + I DON'T GIVE A FUCK + GO CRY IN A CORNER + GO CRY BACK TO YOUR MOMMY + SAD TROMBONE SOUND
• One-Nation Conservatism - The canal is mine not yours!

Further Information

Literature

• The Philosophy of the Revolution, Book I by Gamal Abdel Nasser

Articles

• Religion from Gamal Abdel Nasser’s perspective by: Dr. Amr Sabih

Wikipedia

• Arab Socialism
• Nasserism

People

• Gamal Abdel Nasser
• Michel Aflaq
• Ahmed Ben Bella

Political parties

• Arab Socialist Union
• National Liberation Front (Algeria)

Gallery

Portraits and Artwork

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  Old portrait
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Comics

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  "Assad stayed... if only the others could stay too." by u/fruitrollupgod, Source