The Arab Congress: Kaiserreich Documentary e07
Brian Jeffords for Diplomat 2 - Jabal Shammar
In this scene, several Arab diplomats are locked in a fierce debate. The Arab alliance must decide on a course of action against the Ottoman Empire. Will they decide on open war, or bide their time?
Many factions and grievances exist within the Arab Alliance.The diplomat representing Jabal Shammqr is defending the actions of his government during the First Arab Revolt, refuting claims that they are cowards. The Rashidi family that rules Jabal Shammar and the Saudi diplomat are old enemies, and tensions between the two are high.
The diplomat speaks English with an Arab accent. Knowledge of Oman dialect Arab is a plus.
- male adult
- arabic
Yet still you blame us for old grievances, brother. We are here, are we not? Are we not pledged to your cause!?
(venomous) The Sharif of Mecca died because he fought an unwinnable war. The Sharif of Mecca died because he was a fool!
(Accusatory) You all know the war of 1919 was a lost cause! With German support and the British defeated, the Arab revolt would never succeed. Jabal Shammar did what was needed to survive. That was back then. My presence here should have made it clear where our nation stands today. We knelt to the Sultan, yes, but only to bide time. To arm in secret. To prepare for a day when the Arab cause could rise again, god willing.
