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

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

Reviewers from Middle East Policy and Gale called it a "major contribution" and "substantial new scholarship". Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...

Talhami analyzes why the Arab Nationalist Movement (ANM) ultimately failed to provide a unified framework for both peoples. ⚖️ Critical Reception Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...

Reviews of the work highlight its scholarly value while noting some controversial stances: Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...

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