Tertiary Catalogue

Series: Modern Conflicts in the Middle East


An International Administration

An International Administration

Following World War I, the Middle East, was reshaped with new borders, movements, ideologies, and power structures. This video explores how the partition of the Middle East and conflicting desires for a Jewish homeland and an Arab state laid the...Show More
End of the Century

End of the Century

The Soviet Union and the United States played key roles in reshaping political structures in the Middle East. This video looks at the conflicts that would eventually culminate in the events of September 11, 2001, including the Soviet-Afghan War...Show More
Iran and Iraq

Iran and Iraq

In the late 20th century, internal and external change was a constant feature of nation-states in the Middle East. This video traces changing leadership in Iraq and Iran, covering the 1953 Iranian coup, Ayatollah Khomeini and Saddam Hussein';s...Show More
New Nation-States in the Middle East

New Nation-States in the Middle East

During the 1930s and 40s, new countries were created and independence was achieved through both military and diplomatic means. This video describes the unrest between the Arab and Jewish populations in Palestine, and the events and aftermath of...Show More
The Birth of the Turkish Republic

The Birth of the Turkish Republic

In October, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was established. This video explains the circumstances that led to the demise of the Ottoman Empire, including World War I and the Turkish War of Independence, and outlines the reforms ushered in by...Show More
The Cold War Era

The Cold War Era

During the Cold War era, the Middle East changed significantly, experiencing periods of both war and peace. This video covers key events in this period, including the Suez Crisis, the Six-Day War, Black September, the Yom Kippur War and the...Show More
The Rise and Fall of an Empire

The Rise and Fall of an Empire

The Ottoman Empire stood as the bridge between Europe, Asia and Africa for more than six centuries. This video traces the history of the Ottoman Empire, from conquest and expansion, to the rise of nationalism and the Young Turks, to the outbreak...Show More