Examines the PLO's Lebanese era in the broader theoretical context of relations between a national liberation movement and a sanctuary state. The author analyzes the PLO's relations with the Lebanese government, its role in the civil war, and the consequences of escalating conflict with Israel.
Many questions are examined in this book, such as what precisely does the concept of autonomy and self-government encompass?; how did the idea originate?; what kind of rights and responsibilities does it imply?; what are the chances for its success?; is it a good idea?