The role of oil in the division of Kurdistan in contemporary history 1914-1972

Abstract

At the present time, Oil has become the world’s most important source of energy. It is considered as one of the most important economic sources of energy throughout the world. That is why, many regions that owned oil resources, always faced with External ambitions. Moreover, in some cases it is the result of the occupation and dividing their lands. Kurdistan is the best example as a case study. After finding the largest reserves of oil in Iraqi Kurdistan especially in Kirkuk province. It was motivated to divide Kurdistan among four countries by great power countries in contemporary history. Thus, Kirkuk oil has become main motive to carry out this scientific research by title of “The role of Kirkuk oil for the re-division of Kurdistan in contemporary history 1914-1972”. This research is divided into an introduction, two sections and conclusion. First section is dedicated to Kirkuk oil from 1914 to 1926. in this section was mentioned to find oil in Kirkuk and the role it to re division the region. Second section is dedicated to other stages from 1926 to 1972. In this stages, the process of using oil and not to use for citizens. Also, without accepting Kurdish people was divided by countries.