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Asia\nIstanbul, 1922\nClick to edit Master title style\nClick to edit Master text styles\nSecond level\nThird level\nFourth level\nFifth level\nGERMAN INTERESTS\nBerlin-to-Baghdad Railroad\nIf thoroughly completed, it would have allowed transport from Germany, through Iraqi oil fields, to port on the Persian Gulf\nRoute completed between Berlin and Baghdad by 1940\nCONFLICTS BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND RUSSIA\nRussia attempted moving into Afghanistan, India (Pakistan), and Persia (Iran)\nAfghanistan – ruled by Great Britain until independent in 1919\nIndia (including Pakistan) – ruled by Great Britain until independent in 1947\n1907 – compromise over Persia (Iran)\nNorthern third – Russian sphere of influence\nSoutheastern third – British sphere of influence\nRemaining middle third – “no man’s land”\nNever colonized but lost territory to Russia and Britain during the Qajar era (1794-1925)\nClick to edit Master title style\nClick to edit Master text styles\nSecond level\nThird 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