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Ba'athism is a political idea that became popular in Arab countries. It mixes three main beliefs: socialism, nationalism, and Pan-Arabism. People who follow Ba'athism want to see Arab culture and society become strong and modern again. They believe in freedom and a united Arab world.

What is Ba'athism?

Ba'athism is a type of political ideology. An ideology is a set of ideas or beliefs that guides a group or country. Ba'athism combines three important concepts:

  • Socialism: This idea focuses on making sure everyone in society is treated fairly. It often means the government helps control important things like businesses or healthcare to benefit all people.
  • Nationalism: This is a strong feeling of pride in one's country or group. It includes a desire for that group to be independent and strong. For Ba'athists, this means pride in being Arab.
  • Pan-Arabism: This is the belief that all Arab countries should be united into one single nation. Ba'athists dream of a powerful, unified Arab state.

Key Ideas of Ba'athism

The main goals of Ba'athism are:

  • Unity: To bring all Arab countries together into one strong nation.
  • Freedom: To free Arab countries from outside control and allow their people to make their own choices.
  • Socialism: To create a fair society where wealth and resources are shared more equally among all Arabs.
  • Renaissance: To bring back the glory and strength of Arab culture and civilization. They want Arab societies to be modern and advanced.

Important Figures

Two main thinkers helped create Ba'athist ideas:

  • Michel Aflaq: He was a Syrian philosopher and one of the main founders of Ba'athist thought. He believed strongly in Arab unity and freedom.
  • Zaki al-Arsuzi: Another Syrian thinker who also influenced Ba'athist ideas. He focused on the importance of Arab nationalism.

After a while, the main Ba'ath Party split into different groups. These groups often had different leaders and slightly different ways of achieving their goals.

Images for kids

  • The philosopher Zaki al-Arsuzi

    Zaki Arsuzi, a politician who influenced Ba'athist thought.

  • Maflaq

    Michel Aflaq, a founder of Ba'athist thought.

  • Salah Jadid, the Baath Party strongman during the years 1966-1970

    Salah Jadid (pictured) was an important Ba'athist leader.

  • Duri, Hussein, Aysami and Ramadhan during Aflaq funeral

    Iraqi and Syrian Ba'athist leaders at Michel Aflaq's funeral in 1989.

  • Baath Party founder Michel Aflaq with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in 1988

    Saddam Hussein (right) talking with Aflaq (left) in 1988.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Baazismo para niños

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