The basis of Pan-Arab thought includes the commonality of language and culture, the political and economic conditions in which the Arabs lived until the present, the common political and legal systems, the common economic interests of the Arabs, the geopolitical environment, and the social and cultural ties that bind the Arab world.
Pan-Arabist ideals have been around since the 19th century. The idea of Arab nationalism developed out of the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of European colonialism in the Arab world. It has been the ideological foundation of various pan-Arab movements and organizations, such as the Arab Nationalist Movement and the Ba'ath Party.
Pan-Arabism has influenced the political and social development of the Arab world, and has been a major force in shaping the region's history. However, it has also been controversial and has faced opposition from both within the Arab world and outside of it.
Critics of Pan-Arabism argue that it is unrealistic to expect the Arabs to unite into a single state, as the region is too diverse and has too many internal divisions. They also argue that Pan-Arabism has been used by authoritarian regimes to justify their rule, and that it has led to conflict with non-Arab groups in the region.