British Interest in the Persian Gulf and the Role of Percy Cox in Its Development Until 1915

Abstract

The Role of Cox Emerged in the Arabian Gulf Since he Was
Appointed Consul of His Country in Muscat 1899, in the Light of
European Competition on the Region, and in 1906 Became Political
Resident of Britain in the Region, and was Well-Known for His
Diplomatic Activity in Pacifying Relations between the Princes of the
Arabian Gulf and Abdul-Aziz bin Saud the Prince of Najd , and Also
Played a Role in Reassuring Sheikh of Kuwait from the Ottoman
Threats in 1911, And His Political Influence Kept Increasing After
the Outbreak of the First World War in 1914-1915, After He Became
Head of Political Rulers to Britain's Campaign in the Occupation of
Iraq, and He Became Active in Lobbying Sheikhs of Northern
Arabian Gulf, to be on Britain's Side in the War Against the
Ottoman State.