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

Other scholars noted the book lacks a traditional introduction, which can leave readers without a "theoretical mapping" until late in the text. Modern Relevance

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...

A major section illustrates the pitfalls of the Syrian-Palestinian confrontation in Lebanon and its impact on the PLO. Other scholars noted the book lacks a traditional

As of April 2026, the underlying tensions described by Talhami remain visible in: Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...

Reviewers from Middle East Policy and Gale called it a "major contribution" and "substantial new scholarship".