Join us as we dive into the secret deals and conflicting promises that reshaped the Middle East. We'll unpack the three mutually exclusive agreements Great Britain made during World War I that laid the foundation for decades of conflict.

• The McMahon-Hussein Correspondence (1915-1916): We explore the pledge to support a vast, independent Arab kingdom in exchange for a revolt against the Ottoman Empire.

  
  

• The Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916): Discover the secret deal that simultaneously carved up Ottoman territories into British and French spheres of influence, directly contradicting the Arab promise.

  
  

• The Balfour Declaration (1917): Uncover the controversial statement promising a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, adding a third, incompatible layer to Britain's diplomatic mess.

  
  

This episode reveals how these contradictory commitments created a diplomatic quagmire for Britain and set the stage for a future where multiple groups believed they were promised the same land. Don't miss this crucial look at the WW1 agreements that forged the modern Middle East conflict.