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38. Sykes-Picot: Carving up the Middle-East

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The Sykes-Picot Legacy

This chapter examines the political intricacies surrounding the Sykes-Picot Agreement after World War I, focusing on the negotiations between British and French diplomats. It highlights the significant role of the Sharif of Mecca amidst rising Arab nationalism and the complexities in communication that influenced the agreement's outcomes. The discussion also reveals the long-term implications of this territorial division on current Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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