Post-War Mandates and Colonial Legacies

This chapter explores the aftermath of World War I and the dismantling of the Ottoman Empire, focusing on the British and French imposition of the mandate system in former Ottoman territories. It critiques the contradictions between the ideals of self-determination and colonial practices while examining the geopolitical interests at play in the Middle East. The narrative also addresses the rise of independence movements in the region and the implications of these movements for future governance and autonomy.