History of the Ba'th Party in Iraq and Syria

Tumultuous History, Uncertain Future

Introduction
In the recent months much attention has been put on the Middle East. In particular the focus has been on Iraq, and its Ba'th Socialist regime. The Ba'th Arab Socialist Party has been given much attention recently as well. The Ba'th Party is a large party that is located throughout the Arab world, though the primary points of control are within Iraq and Syria. The name of the Ba'th party is known throughout the world, but little is actually known about its working and history in modern popular culture. Since it conception in 1944, the Ba'th party has become one of the most powerful and influential political parties in the Middle East. Despite the West's dislike of the Ba'th Party and the recent destruction of the party in Iraq, the principles and goals behind the party will not go quietly into the night.