Can someone help me this, Please

Why did other countries want to have a part in what was occurring in southwest asia?

Which area on the map would be most likely to have the most oil exploration in since the start of the 21st century? a) b) c) d) plz me

Compared with the land in the highlands, the lowlands region of england a) rockier and more difficult for farmingb) the center of business and industryc)richer in coal reservesd)covered by more fertile farmland d) covered by more fertile farmland