Politics of the Arab League
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Government
The Charter of the Arab League endorsed the principle of an Arab homeland while respecting the sovereignty of the individual member states.
The internal regulations of the Council of the League were agreed in October 1951 as well as those of the committees. Those of the Secretary-General were agreed in May 1953.
Since then, Arab order has based on this duality. Preservation of individual statehood derived its strengths from natural preferences of ruling elites to maintain their power and their independence in decision making. The fear of rich Arabs that poorer Arabs may come to share their wealth in the name of Arab nationalism, the feuds among Arab rulers and the influence of external powers that saw potential danger in Arab unity; all reinforced this duality.
External Policies in UN negotiations
In UN negotiations, the Arab League operates as the Arab Group in Negotiations of the UNFCCC as all 22 countries of the League are also parties to the UNFCCC.[1] During negotiations they often take a common position on issues, and deliver joint statements and interventions.
Inner Policies
Iraq
The Arab League supports a unified Iraqi state, with a united government.
Palestine
The Arab League has always supported the Palestinian side of the
Syria
On December 19, 2011, the