Was the experience of European colonialism generally negative for the gulf region?

p Was the experience of European colonialism generally negative for the gulf region

Introduction

Colonialism and European Nations are alternative beats of the same heart . Colonialism refers to the dominance of the European Nations exercising powers to control and exploit the local resources dominate the population by pushing them to second class status . Colonialism became part of the culture of the European Nations and created a competitive spirit in them to dominate the weak nations . It was one of the unpopular and demonic practices of the twentieth century . During the

process and period of colonization the economy and cultural way of life was continuously and constantly drained , massacred and shattered to the dust and devastated by the colonial powers . They resorted to all sorts of repressive measures to subdue the native population . They ruled for self-aggrandizement and never had the welfare of the people whom they viciously exploited on all counts . Qatar is one such country in the Gulf region that suffered through the phase of colonialism , and bore the brunt of the negative impacts . Colonialism can never provide positive results as the sole intention of the colonial powers is exploitation and profiteering at the cost of the interest of the local population

The negative impact of colonialism in the Gulf Region

When a particular colonial power rules and dominates a particular Nation , the impact of the rule stays on in many areas , and the influence can not be wiped out immediately . The civilization in any part of the world is influenced by colonialism . The colonial powers have perfected the policy of divide and rule , on the basis of religion , ethnic groups and many other factors that contribute to social division . Even after a country attained independence , the after-effects of the dirty politics played by the colonial powers gives rise to serious conflicts , sometimes taking countries to civil war

Colonialism in Qatar can be traced to the 19th century the wily British negotiated the termination of the Bahraini Al Khalifa family claim other than payment of tribute . The occupation of Qatar by the Turks came to an end in 1872 . The British then recognized Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani as Ruler . The British entered into a treaty with the Sheikh . As per this treaty , the Ruler would not dispose of any of his territory except to the UK and will not have any relationships with other country . Qatar stood protected by the British from aggression from any corner . Another treaty in 1934 gave added British protection to Qatar . On the conclusion of the period of this treaty , Qatar sought independence as a separate entity and became the fully independent State of Qatar on September 3 , 1971

The colonial powers , in the present case , the British , worked with selfish motive . They intelligently clubbed the political interests with the trade and economic interests , and negotiated business dealings to their advantage . In 1935 , a 75-year oil concession was granted to Qatar Petroleum Company , a subsidiary of the Iraq Petroleum Company which was owned...