Syria And The Palestinians: The Clash Of Nation... [Direct Link]

Talhami argues that a "clash of nationalisms"—specifically Arab nationalism, Syrian nationalism, and Palestinian particularism—led to a loss of vision for both groups.

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. Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...

Some critics, such as Jonathan Schanzer in the Middle East Quarterly , argued that Talhami shows "disdain for a diplomatic resolution" and sometimes ignores the imperialist goals of other Arab states. Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...