Ottoman Empire with regards to Oil

Up until World War I though, there would be no real reason for Europe to invite America to drill in the middle east/Ottoman lands. It is only after The Great War did America become a legitamte power.

Except for America being one of the world leaders in oil drilling, refining, and geology. America would also be comparitively neutral to the geopolitics of the middle east especially compared to Britain and Russia.
 

Delvestius

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Sure, but that begs the question: Would European countries want ANY third party nations cutting into their business? I mean, the way this is going, I could forsee an ottman/American trade alliance if things continued like that.
 
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