A major section illustrates the pitfalls of the Syrian-Palestinian confrontation in Lebanon and its impact on the PLO.
Palestinians in Syria have faced a "fundamental dilemma" of maintaining neutrality while being caught in the regime's violence. Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...
Early chapters explore the transition from Ottoman rule to the mandates and the short-lived kingdom of Faysal. A major section illustrates the pitfalls of the
Critics still point to the Syrian regime's use of the Palestinian cause to bolster its own legitimacy while simultaneously suppressing Palestinian dissent. Critics still point to the Syrian regime's use
The book tracks these relationships through the leadership of figures like Haj Amin al-Husseini, Ahmad Shuqeiry, and Yasir Arafat. 🏛️ Historical Context and Themes The text covers nearly a century of regional development:
As of April 2026, the underlying tensions described by Talhami remain visible in:
Syria frequently toggled between aiding Palestinian groups (like Fatah in the 1960s) and suppressing them (in the 1970s) based on its own regime's interests.