Arab Socialist Union
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The Arab Socialist Union (ASU) was a political party in Egypt that dominated political life for about 15 years, starting in 1962. It was formed by the regime of Gamal Abdel Nasser to replace all previously abolished political parties. The ASU was central to the post-revolutionary government's commitment to Pan-Arabism, the idea of a unified Arab state.1
Egypt, under Nasser, attempted to forge transnational unions with other Arab countries. In 1958, Egypt and Syria merged to form the United Arab Republic (U.A.R.). However, this union dissolved in 1961 due to Syrian dissatisfaction with Egyptian dominance. Egypt retained the U.A.R. name until 1971. The ASU was officially abolished in 1980 after political parties were re-recognized in 1977.21
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EgyptGovernment and society…Union in 1957—from 1962 the Arab Socialist Union (ASU)—which dominated political life in Egypt for the next 15 years. An interim constitution was promulgated in 1964.
Read More…Union in 1957—from 1962 the Arab Socialist Union (ASU)—which dominated political life in Egypt for the next 15 years. An interim constitution was promulgated in 1964.
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…political process were through the Arab Socialist Union (ASU). In 1976, however, the ASU was split into three “pulpits”: left, centre, and right. Other political parties soon formed and were recognized by a law adopted in June 1977. Having been eclipsed by the new political parties by 1978, the ASU…
Read More…political process were through the Arab Socialist Union (ASU). In 1976, however, the ASU was split into three “pulpits”: left, centre, and right. Other political parties soon formed and were recognized by a law adopted in June 1977. Having been eclipsed by the new political parties by 1978, the ASU…
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