Decline of the Ottoman Empire and the Sykes-Picot Agreement

This chapter explores the historical context of the Ottoman Empire's decline following World War I, focusing on the Sykes-Picot Agreement's role in reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics. It discusses the strategic military considerations of Britain, the complexities of multi-ethnic dynamics within the empire, and the aspirations of various national groups during this turbulent period. The interplay of British and French interests, alongside Arab and Jewish nationalist movements, is highlighted as they navigate emerging territorial divisions.