What might change if the Allies had honoured their promises to Lawrence of Arabia after the First World War?
Short answerThe Middle East could begin the postwar era from a less disjointed settlement, while later conflict remains possible.
NotesHonouring the wartime promises associated with Lawrence of Arabia could give the region a better starting point for long-term peace. The proposed starting point is a less disjointed political settlement than the one that emerged. Later conflict and other sources of instability could still develop. Because no borders, agreements, or individual disputes are specified, the counterfactual cannot support a precise list of modern conflicts that would vanish.