United Arab Republic

The United Arab Republic (Arabic: ???????? ??????? ??????? - al jumhuriya al-'arabia al-muttahida)

Dissolution of the union

Ultimately, the Egyptian leadership of the union, and the arrogant attitude many in Damascus perceived among the Egyptian military and administrative personnel sent there, came to be resented by important elements in the Syrian military, political and bureaucratic elite. In addition, the Damascus bourgeoisie did not gain the access to the Egyptian market that they had hoped for. The political leaders of Syria, who were forced to live in Cairo, felt disconnected from their sources of power.

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The UAR collapsed in 1961 after a coup d'état in Syria brought a secessionist group to power. The separation was deeply contested in Syria, and a bitter political struggle reflected in popular commotion and street confrontations ensued until the Ba'th Party, Nasserists and other pro-union elements took power in 1963. The union, however, was not re-established. Egypt, now alone in the United Arab Republic, continued to use the name until 1971 after Nasser's death.

Related Topics:
1961 - Coup d'état - 1963

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The United Arab States was a much looser confederation, established between the UAR and North Yemen. It lasted from 1958 to 1961.

Related Topics:
United Arab States - North Yemen

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