| ID | 139520 |
| Title Proper | British raj and the British mandate in Iraq |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Llewellyn-Jones, Rosie |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Nearly a century before the 2003 invasion, the western powers, in the form of the British, were required to form a government of Iraq following the occupation of the region in the First World War. This government was led by personnel and doctrines which came not directly from western states, but from the British Raj of India. This article examines the historical links between Iraq and India, how Indian templates of government were imposed on Iraq by the British after the First World War, why these templates of government were ultimately ineffective for Iraq, and the long-term impact on Iraq of the pursuit of these methods of government. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs Vol. 46, No.2; Jul 2015: p.270-279 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs Vol: 46 No 2 |
| Key Words | Iraq ; British Mandate ; Western Powers ; British Raj ; British India |