Arab nationalism and the politics of "othering" in Kuwait: evidence from al-taliʿa.
This paper examines the dynamics between different social groups within Kuwait's society, specifically focusing on the majority Arab population and the minority Ajam group originating from Iran. The Ajam community is distinct from the Arabs in terms of ethnicity and religious beliefs, with the major...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 52; no. 4; pp. 845 - 867 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct2025
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