Syria And The Palestinians: The Clash Of Nation... May 2026

A major section illustrates the pitfalls of the Syrian-Palestinian confrontation in Lebanon and its impact on the PLO.

Critics still point to the Syrian regime's use of the Palestinian cause to bolster its own legitimacy while simultaneously suppressing Palestinian dissent. Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...

As of April 2026, the underlying tensions described by Talhami remain visible in: A major section illustrates the pitfalls of the

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.

Historically, many Syrians viewed Palestine as "Southern Syria," a perspective that clashed with the emerging independent Palestinian national identity.

Reviews of the work highlight its scholarly value while noting some controversial stances: