The Shaping of the Modern Middle East – Dr. Roy | Museum of the Future: Lessons from the Past

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Season two of Lessons from the Past opens with Dr. Roy Casagranda examining the deep historical forces that shaped the modern Middle East. Centered on Napoleon’s 1798 invasion of Egypt, this lecture explores why that moment marked a critical shift in a much longer story spanning centuries. Rather than a focus on single event, Dr. Roy traces a continuous struggle over Egypt’s strategic importance, from the Roman Empire and early Arab conquests to the Crusades and the rise of the Ottoman Empire. He shows how control of food production, trade routes, and geography made the region central to global power. Roy Notes: - The First Barbary Pirate War (1801–1805) cost the United States approximately 0.2% of its annual GDP. - During the Battle of Abukir, when General Murat and Mustafa Pasha fought in his tent, Murat cut off several of Mustafa Pasha’s fingers, and Mustafa Pasha shot Murat in the face. ~~~ Lessons from the Past at Museum of the Future is an exclusive, year-long program featuring monthly lectures by Dr. Roy Casagranda. Each session explores pivotal moments in history and connects them to the challenges shaping our world today, offering a rare opportunity for deep, interdisciplinary learning. Hosted by the Museum of the Future in Dubai, the series reflects the museum’s mission to challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and explore the intersection of past, present, and future. 🌍 Learn more: https://museumofthefuture.ae ~~~ 🔉 Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast 🔉 Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aebF9BEErbbiTLEHEyV6z Apple Podcast ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-roy-casagranda-podcast/id1837193563 ~~~ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Season Two 00:55 The Struggle for Egypt and the 1798 Turning Point 12:44 The Rise of the Ottoman Empire 15:35 Ottoman Power and Expansion 23:09 Why Empires Stagnate 27:02 Napoleon’s Egypt Campaign 31:42 The Battle of the Nile and Aftermath 36:36 Muhammad Ali and Egypt’s Transformation 39:44 The Ottoman Empire Under Pressure 43:07 The Barbary Wars and Earl