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Iraq-Kuwait tensions 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News with an article written by Cyril Falls on the tensions in Kuwait arising over Iraqi claims to sovereignty over the oil-rich state. British troops were sent to protect the Sheikhdom. The page also features a portrait of Lord de L Isle, the new Governor-General of Australia by Stephen Ward. Date: 1961
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Article Comment Cyril Falls Governor Iraq Kuwait Sep17 Sovereignty Stephen Tension Tensions Ward
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This evocative page from The Illustrated London News, dated September 16, 1961, captures the heightened tensions between Iraq and Kuwait over disputed sovereignty claims to the oil-rich sheikhdom. The article, penned by renowned military historian Cyril Falls, sheds light on the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East at the time. Iraq, under the leadership of Abdul Karim Qasem, asserted its territorial rights over Kuwait, a claim that was met with vehement opposition from the international community. Britain, as a key player in the region, sent troops to protect the sheikhdom and maintain the status quo. The image on the left shows Iraqi troops massing at the border, while on the right, British soldiers stand guard in Kuwait City. The caption beneath the image reads, "British Troops in Kuwait," underscoring the growing sense of unease and instability in the region. Amidst the regional turmoil, the appointment of a new Governor-General of Australia, Lord De L'Isle, takes center stage in the upper right corner of the page. Portrayed in a striking portrait by Stephen Ward, Lord De L'Isle's visage is a beacon of calm and stability amidst the chaos. The juxtaposition of the two stories on this page serves as a poignant reminder of the intricate web of global politics that shaped the world in the early 1960s.
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