The UK in the Middle East (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Two primary UK political concerns in Middle East
Two primary UK political concerns in Middle East
Growing trade relationships & security from terrorism
Primary driver of UK Middle East policy
Primary driver of UK Middle East policy
Trade considerations
UK exports to Middle East (goods)
UK exports to Middle East (goods)
Aircraft, weapons & military equipment
UK imports from Middle East (resources)
UK imports from Middle East (resources)
Oil and natural gas
Year UN divided territory into Palestine & Israel
Year UN divided territory into Palestine & Israel
1947
Year UK/NATO invaded Iraq
Year UK/NATO invaded Iraq
2003
Year of Iran's Islamic Revolution
Year of Iran's Islamic Revolution
1979
Year UK restored diplomatic ties with Iran
Year UK restored diplomatic ties with Iran
2014
Year UK joined air strikes in Syria
Year UK joined air strikes in Syria
2015
Strategic sea routes through Middle East (3)
Strategic sea routes through Middle East (3)
Red Sea, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf