Kingdom of Hejaz

The First World War created favorable conditions for new steps towards the possibility of achieving Arab independence, as during the years from 1915 to 1921 a number of independent Arab countries appeared. Jordan, Iraq, and Syria are countries that appeared as a direct result of the "war settlements," but the first new Arab country to emerge as a result of the war was the Kingdom of Hejaz. This research addresses the situation of the Kingdom of Hejaz within a specific historical framework (1916-1925). This kingdom faced many problems throughout its existence, which were not resolved; leading to the eventual demise of the kingdom. The focus of this research will be on the critical years from 1919 to 1924, during which the kingdom faced internal and external difficulties. The handling of these difficulties by Sharif Hussein increased his problems and caused the state to lose its struggle for survival. Therefore, the central question this thesis aims to answer is: Why did this particular Arab state collapse?