Lebanon: Background and U.S. Relations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781490495996)

Lebanon is a religiously diverse country transitioning toward independence and democratic consolidation 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 policy priorities of the United States include strengthening the weak democratic institutions of the state, limiting the influence of Iran, Syria, and others in Lebanon's political process, and countering threats from Hezbollah and other militant groups in Lebanon.

Author: Casey L. Addis
ISBN-10: 1490495991
ISBN-13: 9781490495996
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/21/2013
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.06d