Unlike much of the world the Middle East had no interest independence from colonial or European nations true or false

False.

Explanation:

European colonialism in the Middle East was wiping out Arab sovereign rights via its economic and political acquisition. During the 19th century, rulers of the Middle Eastern made efforts to modernize their states to contend with European domination. They wanted to get rid as the Middle East became a playground for the colonial powers which competed among them to exert greater control. This in turn led to the loss of integrity and sovereignty of the Middle East states.