How did the Sykes-Picot Agreement influence the modern borders of West Asian countries?

The Sykes-Picot Agreement, officially known as the Asia Minor Agreement, was a secret 1916 treaty between the United Kingdom and France, with the assent of Russia. The agreement is named after its negotiators, Sir Mark Sykes and François Georges-Picot. It was intended to define their respective spheres of influence and control in the Middle East should the Triple Entente succeed in defeating the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

The Sykes-Picot Agreement had a profound impact on the Middle East for years to come, as it drew borders without regard to ethnic, sectarian or tribal boundaries. This led to the creation of several modern states, including Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. However, these arbitrary borders also sowed the seeds of future conflicts, as diverse groups were forced together under the new state systems.