Syria And The Palestinians: The Clash Of — Nation...

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 Nationalisms , written by Ghada Hashem Talhami in 2001, is a scholarly work examining the complex and often volatile relationship between Syrian and Palestinian political movements. 🛡️ Core Thesis and Framework Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...

Talhami argues that a "clash of nationalisms"—specifically Arab nationalism, Syrian nationalism, and Palestinian particularism—led to a loss of vision for both groups. Critics still point to the Syrian regime's use

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...

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