The Problem With the Middle East's Borders

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[MagnaAngemon]

Everyone: "All happening in the Middle East is USA fault"
France and the UK: "OMG yes it is"

[neolithicchickennugget]

Britain did the literal geopolitical equivalent of farting in an elevator as they were stepping off the elevator

[illuminaticake]

Europe: creates Middle Eastern borders specifically to cause chaos and anarchy

Middle East: falls into brutal chaos and anarchy

Europe: *shocked pikachu face*

[iwi]

wow, the first time I see something educational from somebody in the West that is actually so accurate and honest about the Middle East. Well done!

[SirHenryMaximo]

The Habsburg and Ottoman Empires were fierce rivals for centuries, but ironically died fighting together during the First World War.

[justelliot]

Oh boy, time for a wholesome comments section that won't be controversial at all!

[MoeQ_]

as a middle eastern who is interested in geopolitics, this is by far the most accurate explanation why is the middle east is so violent and divided, the borders were designed to cripple the middle east and keep it under control ... thank you

[kaisalhasan]

I am a syrian refugge who needed to flee the country at the age of 14, I now live in Sweden. I never truly understood what all the conflict was about inside my own country... I've heard about the sykes-picot thing once briefly in some history lesson but I was too young and naive to focus and understand. I am 21 now, and I finally understand.... so truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for opening my eyes.

[GGL]

Britain and France:
"Hobbies include drawing straight lines on maps."

[RainbowQuartz.]

It wouldn’t be a problem if the entire borders were just Toyota Corollas, just saying.

[arinlilevjen]

It's such a shame that YouTube would demonetize a video for talking about Israel and Palestine, as well as all these other countries. This history is important for us all to know, and YouTube should allow it.

[rus.t]

This might need an update soon. But this is probably the first time I actively looked for a specific video of yours. Thanks.

[hydro]

Everyone: *blaming britain*
France, who were also involved: *hiding in the corner*

[duncanmcgee]

The same thing happened to Africa. The main difference is the Middle East is both a strategic location and holds major strategic resources.

[Alex-gnrb]

Really good explanation, I've never heard such a clear breakdown. The countries make a lot more sense to me now.

[Shockprowl]

I thought I knew quite a lot of stuff. But every time I watch one of your videos I learn SO MUCH more. Thank you, Real LIfe Lore.

[wanali]

“Why is this border so messed up?”
At that point we are just waiting for a picture of London

[the.gimper]

"Except Turkey, Turkey makes a brand new Turkey"

So this was the story behind that

[carlinthomas]

"That a lot of people in the West think it is"

It's not just Westerners that think like this, stereotypes about the ME exist all over the world.

[route]

Gee, i wonder whyvthis is recommended again in October of 2023.