History Matters Architects of Failure: 100 years of Sykes-Picot How the Sykes-Picot agreement signed in 1916 became shorthand for Western treachery, greed and colonial machinations. Akil Awan | Published in 16 May 2016 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. School Resources Related Articles ISIS and the Abuse of History New Caliphate, Old Caliphate Popular articles ‘The Scapegoat’ by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review ‘A Great Disorder’ by Richard Slotkin review