Author： Büssow Johann
Publisher： Berghahn Journals
ISSN： 1752-2366
Source： Nomadic Peoples, Vol.15, Iss.1, 2011-06, pp. : 70-95
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Abstract
This article examines a revolt among the Sba'a-'Abada Bedouin, a sub-group of the 'Anaza tribal confederation, in Mandatory Syria. The case offers a rare glimpse into the political dynamics of a Bedouin group under French Mandatory rule. The analysis shows that the political circumstances enabled lower ranking tribal representatives to enter into direct negotiations with other Bedouin leaders and state agencies. These negotiations demonstrate that tribal categories such as the 'Anaza confederation provided a flexible reference system for the steppe population, which was used by tribal and state bodies alike.
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