Legacies of World War I
Panelists talked about the legacies of World War I, with a particular focus on the Middle East. The panelists spoke about the defeat and col… read more
Panelists talked about the legacies of World War I, with a particular focus on the Middle East. The panelists spoke about the defeat and collapse of the Ottoman Empire, which had controlled the Middle East for hundreds of years, and how this led to a post-war British and French partition of the region along with newly created counties and borders. The panelists also looked at the consequences of these changes and how they continue to impact the region to the present day. close
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