One prominent pattern that emerged in Arab nationalist movements after 1945 was the desire for independence from European colonial powers. Many Arab nations had been under colonial rule for decades, and this sparked a strong sense of nationalism and the push for self-determination. Additionally, there was a growing movement towards pan-Arabism, the idea of uniting all Arab nations under one political entity. Leaders such as Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Hafez al-Assad of Syria advocated for this pan-Arab unity, although it was met with varying degrees of success. Overall, the Arab nationalist movements after 1945 were characterized by a strong desire for independence and unity among Arab nations.
