• Kuwait's Initial State - Started off as a tiny fishing village.

• British Involvement - The Brits signed deals and drew lines!

• Iraq's Discontent - Iraq had its eyes on Kuwait.

• Oil Factor - The game-changer; made Kuwait invaluable.

• Kuwait in the 1960s - A decade of heightened tensions and claims.

• 1990s Oil Crisis - A blame game centered on black gold.

• Iraqi Perspective - They protected, but felt slighted.

• Kuwait's Origin

  • Was part of the Turkish empire.

  • Imagine if Manhattan was just a fishing spot and then turned into the global hub it is now!

• Brits to the Rescue

  • They saved Kuwait from becoming a part of Basra (a province in the Turkish empire).

  • This is like a big brother stepping in when someone tries to bully you at school.

• Iraq's Argument

  • Wanted Kuwait for a sea outlet and pointed at historical ties.

  • It's like arguing you should get the bigger bedroom in your house because you have more stuff and have been living there longer.

• Oil: The Game Changer

  • Discovery of oil in Kuwait = 💰

  • Imagine finding a $100 bill in an old pair of jeans. Suddenly, those jeans are your favorite!

• 1960s Drama

  • British left, Iraq wanted in. Arab League defended Kuwait.

  • Imagine a group of friends standing up for you when a bully tries to take your lunch.

• The 1990s Oil Crisis

  • Saddam blamed Kuwait for low oil prices due to overproduction.

  • It's like blaming someone for bringing too many cookies to the party, causing your cookies to go unsold.

• Iraq's Point of View

  • Felt they had protected Arab nations during the Iran war and deserved respect and reimbursement.

  • Like doing all the work in a group project and then your group members refuse to chip in for pizza.

An Iraqi student's perspective: "We sacrificed our brothers, fathers and sons to let them enjoy life."