MUCKUPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST: THE SYKES-PICOT AGREEMENT AND THE CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The Middle East is a region embroiled in turmoil. The expansion of ISIS, the Syrian Civil War, and the refugee crisis are problems which have garnered international media attention. All of these problems can trace their roots to the notorious Sykes-Picot agreement. The Sykes-Picot was a secret wartime agreement between Britain and France which divided up the Ottoman Empire and created new borders. However, little attention was paid to the demographics of the area, meaning the new borders were immensely unpopular. This deeply entrenched dissatisfaction with the Sykes-Picot is what has driven the violence, turmoil, and socio-political issues we see today.
FIVE QUESTIONS
WHAT WAS THE SYKES-PICOT?
HOW HAS THE SYKES-PICOT LED TO MODERN CONFLICTS?
WHO IS TO BLAME FOR THE MIDDLE EAST?
WHAT ARE THE LASTING EFFECTS OF THE SYKES-PICOT AGREEMENT?
WHY IS THE SYKES-PICOT IMPORTANT IN A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE?
BIOGRAPHY
Noah will be graduating from Wakefield School in June 2019. He will be studying International Relations at American University. Noah likes International Relations because He is interested in the Middle East because it is a tumultuous area with global consequences. He enjoys playing soccer and lacrosse in his free time.
