political leadership Flashcards
George Bush believed oil security was a threat due to Hussein
Gulf wars 2003
Anthony Eden determined not to let Nasser take control
1956
Truman put pressure on the British to admit Jewish refugees into Palestine support for Zionism
recognised Israel 1948
Ben Gurion head of Jewish agency, concerned for security of Israel advocated retaliation and use of force
1948
Yitzhak Rabin commanded forces in six day war, signed Oslo accords with Arafat, recognised PLO, assassinated 1995
1974-77
Ariel Sharon contributed to second intifada, promised to maintain Israel sovereignty over Jerusalem and increase settlements on west bank
2001
Netenyahu hardline, increase in settlements
1996
Army leader colonel Reza Khan took control of government, Shah in 1925
1921
Forced the British Iran more profits of its oil fields
1933
Mossadeq attempted to nationalise oil
1951
Mossadeq coup
1953
White revolution series of reforms launched by the Shah
1963
Islamic revolution Ayatollah Khomeini established Islamic republic
1979
Storming of the US embassy, main enemy of Iran
1979
Abdullah pro Western made king
1921