The partitioning of the Middle East that had formerly been under Ottoman control was primarily carried out by the Allied Powers after World War I, particularly through agreements and treaties such as the Sykes-Picot Agreement in 1916 and the Treaty of Sèvres in 1920. The Sykes-Picot Agreement, made between the United Kingdom and France, aimed to divide the Ottoman Empire's territories into spheres of influence and control. This led to the establishment of several modern states in the region, which were often drawn along arbitrary lines, contributing to ongoing conflicts and tensions in the Middle East. The League of Nations also played a role in the eventual mandates established for territories in the region.
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