Lebanon: Background & Issues (Countries, Regional Studies, Trading Blocks, Unions, World Organizations) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1616689498 ISBN 13: 9781616689490

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Lebanon is a religiously diverse, democratic state transitioning toward independence after a ruinous civil war and the subsequent Syrian and Israeli occupations. The United States and Lebanon have historically enjoyed a good relationship due in part to cultural and religious ties, the democratic character of the state, a large, Lebanese-American community in the United States, and the pro-western orientation of Lebanon, particularly during the Cold War. Current U.S. concerns in Lebanon include strengthening the weak democratic institutions of the state, limiting the influence of Iran, Syria, and others in Lebanon's political process, and disarming Hezbollah and other militant groups in Lebanon. This book provides an overview of Lebanese politics, recent events in Lebanon, and the current issues in U.S.-Lebanon relations.

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Product Description

Lebanon is a religiously diverse, democratic state transitioning toward independence after a ruinous civil war and the subsequent Syrian and Israeli occupations. This book provides an overview of Lebanese politics, the various events in Lebanon, and different issues in US-Lebanon relations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616689498
• ISBN 13: 9781616689490
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 122
• Editor: Kowalski Stanley D