West Asia - Revision history

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	{{Infobox country\|name=West Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|image_map_size=320px\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}		{{Infobox country\|name=West Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|image_map_size=320px\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}

	'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].		'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Cyprus]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].

	Western Asia has also been a target of [[colonization]] by [[Imperial core\|Western]] [[Imperialism\|imperialists]] for centuries. The region has been a strategic and economic prize for imperial powers, with its vast oil reserves, strategic location, and historical significance. Colonization by Western imperialists can be understood in the context of imperialism and [[Capitalism\|capitalist]] [[exploitation]]. The imperial powers sought to control the resources and [[labor]] of the region in order to further their own economic and political interests.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Lenin, V.I.\|year=1902\|title=Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>		Western Asia has also been a target of [[colonization]] by [[Imperial core\|Western]] [[Imperialism\|imperialists]] for centuries. The region has been a strategic and economic prize for imperial powers, with its vast oil reserves, strategic location, and historical significance. Colonization by Western imperialists can be understood in the context of imperialism and [[Capitalism\|capitalist]] [[exploitation]]. The imperial powers sought to control the resources and [[labor]] of the region in order to further their own economic and political interests.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Lenin, V.I.\|year=1902\|title=Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>

Nasr: categorized

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:~~Regions of Asia~~]]		[[Category:Subregions]]

General-KJ: Added category

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			[[Category:Regions of Asia]]

General-KJ: Merged info from Western Asia page

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Merged info from Western Asia page

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	~~{{Distinguish\|[[Europe]]}}{{Message box/Stub}}~~{{Infobox country\|name=~~Western~~ Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|~~map_width~~=~~260~~\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}		{{Infobox country\|name=West Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|image_map_size=320px\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}

	'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].		'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].

			Western Asia has also been a target of [[colonization]] by [[Imperial core\|Western]] [[Imperialism\|imperialists]] for centuries. The region has been a strategic and economic prize for imperial powers, with its vast oil reserves, strategic location, and historical significance. Colonization by Western imperialists can be understood in the context of imperialism and [[Capitalism\|capitalist]] [[exploitation]]. The imperial powers sought to control the resources and [[labor]] of the region in order to further their own economic and political interests.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Lenin, V.I.\|year=1902\|title=Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>

			This [[exploitation]] has led to the subjugation of local peoples, the erosion of indigenous cultures and identities, and the imposition of Western political and economic systems. This is known as [[cultural hegemony]] where imperial nations impose their own culture and way of life over the colonies.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Gramsci, A.\|year=1971\|title=Selections from the Prison Notebooks\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>

			Additionally, the Western imperialists have also supported and propped up dictatorial regimes in the region in order to maintain control and access to resources. This is known as [[dependency]] where imperial nations exploit their colonies for their economic gain.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Foster, J.B.\|year=1997\|title=Imperialism and the Law of Value\|city=New York\|publisher=Monthly Review}}</ref>

			== References ==
			<references />

Ledlecreeper27: Infobox

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Infobox

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	[[~~File:~~Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|~~thumb]]~~		{{Distinguish\|[[Europe]]}}{{Message box/Stub}}{{Infobox country\|name=Western Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|map_width=260\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}
	'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''' or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], "[[State of ~~Israel~~\|~~Israel~~]]", [[State of ~~Palestine~~\|~~Palestine~~]], [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].
			'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].

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	[[File:Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|thumb]]
	'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''' or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Israel\|Israel]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]], [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].		'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''' or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], "[[State of Israel\|Israel]]", [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]], [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].

Literallywho Ingodsname: Expanded

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Expanded

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	[[File:Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|thumb]]
	'''West Asia''', also known as the Middle East in the [[western world]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]].		'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''' or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Israel\|Israel]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]], [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].

CriticalResist: quick creation to explain why we use west asia instead of middle east

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quick creation to explain why we use west asia instead of middle east

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[[File:Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png|thumb]]
'''West Asia''', also known as the Middle East in the [[western world]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]].

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	{{Infobox country\|name=West Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|image_map_size=320px\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}		{{Infobox country\|name=West Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|image_map_size=320px\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}

	'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].		'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Cyprus]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].

	Western Asia has also been a target of [[colonization]] by [[Imperial core\|Western]] [[Imperialism\|imperialists]] for centuries. The region has been a strategic and economic prize for imperial powers, with its vast oil reserves, strategic location, and historical significance. Colonization by Western imperialists can be understood in the context of imperialism and [[Capitalism\|capitalist]] [[exploitation]]. The imperial powers sought to control the resources and [[labor]] of the region in order to further their own economic and political interests.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Lenin, V.I.\|year=1902\|title=Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>		Western Asia has also been a target of [[colonization]] by [[Imperial core\|Western]] [[Imperialism\|imperialists]] for centuries. The region has been a strategic and economic prize for imperial powers, with its vast oil reserves, strategic location, and historical significance. Colonization by Western imperialists can be understood in the context of imperialism and [[Capitalism\|capitalist]] [[exploitation]]. The imperial powers sought to control the resources and [[labor]] of the region in order to further their own economic and political interests.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Lenin, V.I.\|year=1902\|title=Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>

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	~~{{Distinguish\|[[Europe]]}}{{Message box/Stub}}~~{{Infobox country\|name=~~Western~~ Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|~~map_width~~=~~260~~\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}		{{Infobox country\|name=West Asia\|largest_city=Tehran\|image_map=Western Asia (orthographic projection).svg.png\|image_map_size=320px\|area_km2=5,994,935\|population_estimate=313,450,000\|population_estimate_year=2018}}

	'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].		'''West Asia''', also known as '''Western Asia''', or the '''Middle East''' in the [[western world\|Western World]], is a geographical region bordering [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and the rest of [[Asia]]. It encompasses [[Republic of Armenia\|Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)\|Georgia]], [[Republic of Azerbaijan\|Azerbaijan]], [[Republic of Iraq\|Iraq]], [[Islamic Republic of Iran\|Iran]], [[Syrian Arab Republic\|Syria]], [[Republic of Türkiye\|Türkiye]], [[State of Palestine\|Palestine]] (including [[State of Israel\|occupied territories]]), [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]], [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]], [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]], [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]], [[Republic of Yemen\|Yemen]], [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], and a part of [[Arab Republic of Egypt\|Egypt]].

			Western Asia has also been a target of [[colonization]] by [[Imperial core\|Western]] [[Imperialism\|imperialists]] for centuries. The region has been a strategic and economic prize for imperial powers, with its vast oil reserves, strategic location, and historical significance. Colonization by Western imperialists can be understood in the context of imperialism and [[Capitalism\|capitalist]] [[exploitation]]. The imperial powers sought to control the resources and [[labor]] of the region in order to further their own economic and political interests.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Lenin, V.I.\|year=1902\|title=Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>

			This [[exploitation]] has led to the subjugation of local peoples, the erosion of indigenous cultures and identities, and the imposition of Western political and economic systems. This is known as [[cultural hegemony]] where imperial nations impose their own culture and way of life over the colonies.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Gramsci, A.\|year=1971\|title=Selections from the Prison Notebooks\|city=New York\|publisher=International Publishers}}</ref>

			Additionally, the Western imperialists have also supported and propped up dictatorial regimes in the region in order to maintain control and access to resources. This is known as [[dependency]] where imperial nations exploit their colonies for their economic gain.<ref>{{Citation\|author=Foster, J.B.\|year=1997\|title=Imperialism and the Law of Value\|city=New York\|publisher=Monthly Review}}</ref>

			== References ==
			<references />