The Sykes-Picot Agreement: Roots and Repercussions

This chapter explores the Sykes-Picot Agreement, highlighting its motivations rooted in greed and the arbitrary territorial divisions that emerged from it. It draws parallels with the partition of India and Pakistan while examining the ongoing impacts on modern Middle Eastern conflicts. Through a historical lens, the narrative reveals the bureaucratic negotiations, cultural anecdotes, and personal backgrounds of key figures involved, uncovering the complexities behind this pivotal moment in imperial history.