III - British withdrawal/ Twin pillar policies and Palestine

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What was the main objective of the Twin Pillars Policy?

To counter Soviet influence in the region. (correct)

To increase American military presence in the Gulf.

To establish alliances with European powers.

To promote democracy in the Gulf States.

Which of the following events initiated the oil embargo in 1973?

The economic crisis in the United States.

The Iranian Revolution.

The Yom Kippur War against Israel. (correct)

Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

What was a consequence of the 1973 oil embargo on global economies?

Increased exports from the Gulf states.

Strengthened communist presence in the region.

Decreased production of oil in the Gulf.

Higher oil prices revealing Western dependency. (correct)

Which Gulf state was the first to gain independence from British rule?

Bahrain (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Gulf states primarily support the Palestinian cause?

By providing financial and political support. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which countries were identified as the twin pillars in Nixon's foreign policy?

Iran and Saudi Arabia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the implication of the Gulf oil states' ability to use oil as a political weapon?

They gained leverage in international politics. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant geopolitical challenge was posed by Iran's actions in the Gulf region during this period?

Occupation of UAE's islands. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What concept became central to international relations as a result of the 1973 oil embargo?

Oil diplomacy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What developmental transition occurred in the agreements made by Gulf states following British withdrawal?

From exclusive agreements to friendship agreements. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the OPEC oil embargo in 1973?

Revealed the strategic power of Gulf oil (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the British withdrawal affect the political agreements in the Gulf region?

Signaled a shift from exclusive agreements to friendship agreements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the Palestinian Cause influenced Gulf states' foreign policies?

Identity rooted in Islam and Arab nationalism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the apparent goal of the US Twin Pillars Policy?

To counter Soviet influence via alliances with Iran and Saudi Arabia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1973 highlighted the vulnerability of Western economies to oil price changes?

The OPEC oil embargo (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a direct impact of the 1973 Oil Embargo on Gulf states?

Boosting of regional and global influence (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Yom Kippur War connect to the oil dynamics of the Gulf region?

Arab states used oil as a political tool during the conflict (B) Signup and view all the answers

What geopolitical concern was prevalent due to Iran's actions during this period?

Occupation of territories like UAE's islands (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term became central in international relations following the 1973 oil embargo?

Oil diplomacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of Gulf states' financial and political support for Palestine in the 1930s?

They actively supported Palestine against Zionist occupation (B) Signup and view all the answers

British Withdrawal from the Gulf

The process where Britain relinquished control over various Gulf states, transitioning from exclusive agreements to friendship agreements. This occurred in the 1970s and led to independence movements like the formation of the UAE.

Twin Pillars Policy

US strategy during Nixon's presidency to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East, primarily achieved by bolstering Iran and Saudi Arabia as regional power pillars.

1973 Yom Kippur War

War initiated by Arab states against Israel in 1973, leading to a consequential oil embargo by OPEC.

OPEC Oil Embargo

OPEC's 1973 action to reduce oil supplies to the West, aiming to exert influence and leverage on pricing and political issues.