Debate

Abstract

The League of Arab States, concerned by the diverse reactions caused in the Arab world by the publi cation of Antoine C. Mattar's article, "The Arabic Language and Present Conditions and Prospects for the Future of the Arabic-Speaking World" in Dioge nes No. 83 (Fall 1973), pages 64-76, has sent to the editors of the magazine their response, published below, which was prepared at their request by Dr. Abdel Sabbour Chahine and which represents their point of view. The editors of Diogenes are very pleased to publish their answer and remind its readers that the opinions published are the sole responsibility of the author and the League of Arab States.