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

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Unpacking the Sykes-Picot Agreement

This chapter explores the historical context and implications of the Sykes-Picot Agreement, examining its informal nature and the political unrest it ignited after the Russian Revolution. It highlights the agreement's perception as a symbol of imperial deceit and its lasting impact on the Arab world and regional dynamics.

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