In this episode (part of an ongoing series on colonialism in the Arab world,) we explore the Sykes-Picot Agreement, a secret deal that shaped the modern Middle East. We dissect the origins, intricacies, and repercussions of this pivotal agreement, shedding light on its lasting implications for the region's political landscape.

Special thanks:

Voice of Italy played by Melissa Sarno.

References:

Tucker, Spencer C.  Sykes-Picot Agreement; United Kingdom, Middle East Policy; World War I, Impact of. New York: ABC-CLIO, 2011.

Mamdani, Mahmood. Good Muslim, Bad Muslim : America, the Cold War, and the Roots of Terror. 1st ed. New York: Pantheon Books, 2004.  

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