Many North African and Middle Eastern countries, such as Tunisia, Algeria, and Syria, were colonized by European nations. These countries were not fully independent until the mid-twentieth century, a time in which globalization began to rise both economically and politically. With the rise of globalization came an expanding cultural influence and an increase in immigration to Western nations.
Many North African and Middle Eastern countries, including Tunisia, Algeria, and Syria, were colonized by European powers. These nations did not gain full independence until the mid-twentieth century, coinciding with the rise of globalization, which brought about economic and political expansion. Globalization led to a growing cultural influence and an increase in immigration from these regions to Western nations.