1991/09/01 by Rex Brynen
Social Sciences · #Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies #Middle East Politics and Society #Political Conflict and Governance
paper · doi:10.1017/s000842390002271x
Abstract This article examines the sensitivity of Arab states to the political and ideological repercussions of the Palestine issue by focussing upon Egypt, Syria and Jordan. It suggests that the policies of Arab regimes towards the Palestine issue have been substantially shaped by historical patterns of state formation, and by the gradual consolidation of the Arab state system. This has served to “harden” the Arab territorial state, creating conditions under which Arab states are increasingly (if only partially) insulated from the transnational effects of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.