Question

Which of the following were the foreign policy consequences of Pan-Arabism? [Select all that apply.]

Answer 1

Answer:

• A. distancing from the West  
• D. seeking help from the Soviet Union to finish the Aswan High Dam

Explanation:

Pan-Arabism was a political idea in the 20th century that called for the unison of all Arabs to create a single state. In practice, it called for the Arab states to be united in their policy decisions such as with regards to the State of Israel.

The West however supported Israel and as the Arabs under President Nasser of Egypt continued to be hostile to Israel, relations with the west soured. In response, Nasser began to seek Soviet help more and more and even asked them for funding for the Aswan Dam project.