The Duality of Assad's Syria and the Palestinian Cause

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between Assad's Syria and the Palestinian cause, revealing how the regime's public support often conflicted with its self-serving regional strategies. It explores the political dynamics during the Lebanese Civil War and the later Syrian uprising, highlighting the manipulation of the Palestinian issue by Arab states for their own agendas. Ultimately, the chapter critiques the evolving nature of the conflict while emphasizing the socioeconomic grievances that fueled the initial protests against Assad's regime.