Question

What was the problem with the way Great Britain and France drew borders in the Middle East?

Answer 1

Answer:

The problem with the way Great Britain and France drew borders in the Middle East was that neither Great Britain nor France found it necessary to include the locals in the operations of demarcating the borders and nor did they take their interests into consideration.

Explanation:

• Mark Sykes was chosen by the British Council to take responsibility on his shoulders to collaborate with France and demarcate the borders of the Middle East.
• From the French side, George Picot was given the responsibility to have colloquies with the British officials and decide upon how should the borders of the Middle East be demarcated so that they serve the interests of both the British and the French.
• The operation of demarcating the borders of the Middle East failed at involving the locals into it as there were no such provisions discussed before the commencement of the operation.