Middle East

Ethnic mix problems Civil War Shiite vs. Sunni Counties boarders arbitrary

Israel Created after WWII United Nations creates it

Iranian Revolution Religious group takes over Iranian Hostage Crisis

Era of Oil OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) Black Gold

Rich because of Oil United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai) Qatar Very Rich!

Arab Spring Revolutions in Egypt, Libya and Syria Social Media (Facebook)

Tunisia Man lights himself on fire 2010 Protests erupts Peaceful regime change

Egypt People rise up march in the streets Eventually backed by military Leader ousted Not remained stable

Yemen Marches Spurred by young and educated Not enough jobs Low standard of living

Libya Guammar Gaddafi Marches led to civil war Short lasting a year End in Gaddafi’s execution

Syria Civil War Marches start Brutal crackdown by Assad Rebels take up arms ISIS in way Russia, Iran, Lebannon Back Assad USA, Arab peninsula, Turkey, Jordan Back Rebels

Syrian Refugee Crisis 4 Million Refugees Fleeing War, Death, Destruction Seek a better life Most are Women and Children