Ottoman Legacy: From Governance to Passports | Dina Rizk Khoury

Join us on the Afikra podcast as we dive deep into the rich history of the Ottoman Empire with esteemed historian Dina Rizk Khoury. In this episode, we explore the intricate interactions between the Ottoman Empire, the British, and the French, shedding light on the systems used to maintain control over diverse populations. From the use of distinctive garments to classify internal rankings to the inception of nationality laws and the creation of the first passports, Khoury offers unparalleled insights into the mechanisms of governance and identity. 00:00 Introduction and overview 00:50 Inspiration for focusing on Iraq's Ottoman past 05:29 Timeline from 1540 to 1834 07:05 Governance strategies in the Ottoman era 09:45 Identity in Mosul before the Ottomans 13:40 Establishment of modern institutions by the Ottomans 16:10 The meaning and impact of 'Effendi' 18:05 Attempts to reduce Ottoman influences 23:24 The effects of wartime on Iraq under Ottoman rule 26:47 Societal transformations due to war 30:00 Detailed analysis of the Iraq/Iran War 34:00 Origins and development of passports 40:10 Geopolitical analysis of the Gulf region 47:55 Introduction of visas and their impact on movement 52:00 Audience Q&A session Dina Rizk Khoury is a distinguished historian specializing in the early modern and modern history of the Middle East. Her groundbreaking work, State and Provincial Society in the Ottoman Empire: Mosul, 1540-1834, has received accolades from the Turkish Studies Association and the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies. Khoury's research meticulously examines the dynamic interactions between the Ottoman state and local power holders, offering deep insights into the complexities of governance and societal changes on the empire's eastern frontiers. Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/ FOLLOW & RATE THE AFIKRA PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast/the-afikra-podcast/id1529437743 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nafoF1Zs7F48mGZjlhrze » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1014643869 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl5xaTkBDrUKLCulvoCE8ubX ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra #OttomanEmpire #MiddleEastHistory #DinaRizkKhoury #GovernanceandControl #NationalIdentity #PassportsandVisas #OttomanModernization #SocialTransformation