Lawrence, a British army officer and diplomat whose First World War exploits in the Middle East earned him fame. ( MOHAMAD ABAZEED / AFP/GETTY IMAGES )In the imploding Middle East, where disarray and division rule, the need to reverse the downward spiral has never been greater. The tragedy in the Middle East in modern times is largely due to its own failures. So, yes, the “borders” of this 21st-century Middle East will inevitably be far different than what was imagined in 1916 — and what we see today. This centennial has produced considerable attention in the Middle East.

Source: thestar May 21, 2016 05:35 UTC