Page 567 - Mastermind: The Truth of the British Deep State Revealed

Adnan Harun Yahya

(Top) Baghdad under the Ottoman rule
(Left page) Ottoman Cavalry Regiment in Iraq

cial to its Middle East policy. The British colonial empire believed that the

safety of its borders and transportation routes, as well as the future expan-
sion of its hegemony across the world, depended on being able to get to the

open seas, maintain the power balance in Europe and control the world's oil
policy. Mosul, naturally, was a crucial part of this plan due to its strategic
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position.

In addition to its geo-strategic location, Mosul was extremely valuable be-
cause underneath its virgin soil laid millions of barrels' worth of oil.

These were indispensable factors for the British deep state. More impor-
tant was coming up with a strategy to end the Turkish presence in Europe

and Anatolia for good. Mosul was at the heart of this strategy, which follow-
ing pages will be focusing on in more detail.