Ever since the appalling events of 9/11 and the war in Iraq the
developments in the Arab world are back again in the focus of public interest. But what is this undefined body called the Arab world? Is there a common Arab voice, and if so, who is representing it?
The Arab world is often taken to mean the 22 members of the League of Arab States, better known as the “Arab League”, accounting at present for about 300 million people, or roughly the same as the United States. The purpose of this treatise is to introduce this regional organisation, to the ignorant reader in order to give a better understanding of what the Arab League is and what it was meant to be.
To achieve this, initially, the genesis of the Arab League will be regarded. In the following, after the short historical overview, the legal framework of the Arab League, the Pact of the League of Arab States, and its effects on the organisation will be described. Therein the main goals and principles, the actual organisation and structure, including the major organs and questions of membership are amplified.
The third part will discuss the actual achievements of the Arab League. Concluding the main results will be summarized and a short outlook in the possible future of the League will be dared.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Genesis of the League of Arab States
- Arab Nationalism
- The political situation in the Middle East after World War I
- Great Britain
- Palestine
- Egypt
- The contractual foundations – The Pact of the League of Arab States
- Objective target and principles
- Membership
- Organisation and structure
- The League Council
- The General Secretariat
- The Arab Summit Conference
- Further special organisations
- Attainments in the work of the League of Arab States
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This treatise aims to introduce the League of Arab States to a general audience, providing a better understanding of its purpose and historical context. The main objectives include:- Exploring the genesis of the League, outlining the key factors and historical events that led to its foundation.
- Analyzing the contractual foundations of the League, specifically examining the Pact of the League of Arab States and its influence on the organization.
- Assessing the achievements of the League in its work and exploring its impact on the Arab world.
- Providing a concluding overview of the League's present state and potential future direction.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the League of Arab States, outlining its purpose and providing a general overview of the organization's role in the Arab world.
- The Genesis of the League of Arab States: This chapter delves into the historical context of the League, highlighting five key driving forces behind its establishment. These forces include Arab nationalism, the political situation in the Middle East after World War I, the role of Great Britain, the Palestinian issue, and the influence of Egypt.
- The contractual foundations – The Pact of the League of Arab States: This chapter examines the legal framework of the League, focusing on the Pact of the League of Arab States. It analyzes the objectives, principles, membership criteria, and organizational structure of the League as defined by the Pact.
- Attainments in the work of the League of Arab States: This chapter assesses the achievements of the League in its work, highlighting its contributions to the Arab world. It explores the League's successes and challenges in promoting regional cooperation and addressing common issues.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text focuses on key concepts like the Arab League, Arab nationalism, the political situation in the Middle East, the Pact of the League of Arab States, the organization's structure, and the League's achievements. The analysis delves into the historical context of the League and its impact on the Arab world, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities facing this regional organization.- Arbeit zitieren
- Benjamin Hätinger (Autor:in), 2006, The League of Arab States, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/129412
