Lebanon

Lebanon’s Protests Take a Troubling Turn During Dire Financial Crisis

SWJED — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:53:29 +0000

Lebanon’s Protests Take a Troubling Turn During Dire Financial Crisis SWJED Sat, 02/29/2020 - 4:53am

Coinciding with Lebanon’s worst financial crisis in decades, popular protests in the country have been ongoing for more than four months. The protests were initially sparked by a government tax on the popular WhatsApp messaging service. They quickly evolved into Lebanon’s largest, sustained peaceful protest movement. The demonstrations were notable for being geographically diverse and starkly anti-sectarian.

Assessment of U.S. Strategic Goals Through Peacekeeping Operations in the 1982 Lebanon Intervention

SWJED — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:51:11 +0000

Assessment of U.S. Strategic Goals Through Peacekeeping Operations in the 1982 Lebanon Intervention SWJED Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:51am

The United States’ intervention in the Lebanese Civil War was a peacekeeping operation defined by long term strategic goals centered around increasing American hegemony in the region. The United States sought to leverage its position as a peacekeeper against Israeli and Syrian advances. However, significant overreach and unplanned events would play a substantial role in limiting the extent of American success in Lebanon.

A Victory for Whom? Lessons from the 1982 and 2006 Lebanon Wars

SWJED — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:48:42 +0000

A Victory for Whom? Lessons from the 1982 and 2006 Lebanon Wars

Although Israel achieved a tactical victory in the First Lebanon War, it was a ‘strategic mishap’ because it catalyzed Hezbollah’s formation, failed to produce a durable peace agreement with Lebanon and set in motion the Second Lebanon War of 2006. This essay evaluates the causes and outcome of the two Lebanon wars.

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The Long Game: Countering Iranian Malign Influence in the Mashriq

SWJED — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:21:44 +0000

The Long Game: Countering Iranian Malign Influence in the Mashriq SWJED Sun, 01/28/2018 - 12:21am

There is a fleeting opportunity to build upon the stability created by a defeated ISIS, stable Iraq, recovering Syria, strengthened ties with Lebanon and Jordan, and cooperative regional partners.

The Second Lebanon War: Failures, Lessons Learned and the Future

SWJED — Mon, 15 May 2017 05:29:41 +0000

The Second Lebanon War: Failures, Lessons Learned and the Future

This paper's intent is to evaluate Israel’s performance in the second Lebanon war by identifying key failures, the causes of those failures, and to draw out lessons learned.

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To the Horizon: Seven Conflicts of Concern for the U.S. Military Part II

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:25:00 +0000

To the Horizon: Seven Conflicts of Concern for the U.S. Military Part II Peter J. Munson Fri, 06/21/2013 - 3:25am

Part One of this series covered conflicts in Asia that the U.S. military must consider as it turns its focus toward the future. Part Two will investigate two conflicts in the Middle East.

Arab Rockets, Iranian Missiles, and Israeli Air Defenses

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Arab Rockets, Iranian Missiles, and Israeli Air Defenses Peter J. Munson Tue, 02/26/2013 - 3:30am

Israel’s defenses against rockets and ballistic missiles provide important strategic benefits to the state, and they may change the face of Middle Eastern warfare in the future.

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Lebanon’s Anchor: The Lebanese Armed Forces

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Lebanon’s Anchor: The Lebanese Armed Forces

Lebanon's national rejection of returning to civil war coupled with the buoyancy provided by the Lebanese Armed Forces will keep it from sinking into the Syrian abyss.

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Beirut, Oh Mistress of the World

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Beirut, Oh Mistress of the World Peter J. Munson Mon, 10/22/2012 - 6:30am

Regional proxy wars between Iran and the Arab Gulf are using Lebanon as their figurative prostitute.

The 2006 Lebanon War: A Short History Part II

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

The 2006 Lebanon War: A Short History Part II Peter J. Munson Wed, 09/12/2012 - 5:30am

“We’ve won the war,” General Dan Halutz boasted.