Lebanon
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Bordering on the Impossible: Securing Lebanon's Borders with Syria
This article analyzes the nature of Lebanese and international attempts to stem the flow of weapons into the country by increasing Lebanon's capacity to manage its own borders.
Lebanon: Al-Qa’ida’s Next Front
There is a new generation of Jihadist Salafists determined to make Lebanon the frontline of the global jihad.
Reflections on the War in Lebanon
With the emergence of more information about the 2006 ‘Second Lebanon War’, it is possible to place the operation in context.
Learning valuable lessons from the Lebanon conflict
The recent hostilities between Israel and Lebanon have highlighted important points about 21st century warfare. Joe Charlaff examines how the Israeli Defence Forces can adapt.
Israel's Lebanese War: A Preliminary Assessment
The war of July-August 2006 may prove just one of many or, worse still, a prelude to the next round of hostilities which some experts believe will be larger and more dangerous.
The War in Lebanon and the New Middle East
The current war between Israel and Hizbullah in Lebanon signifies a new Middle East.
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Revolutionising the Concept of Victory: the Lesson not Learned by the Enquiry into Israel’s Lebanon War
In the light of the 2006 foray into Lebenon, the Israeli military has, despite the initiation of an enquiry, failed to appreciate the inherent problems in its concept of victory.
In the light of the 2006 foray into Lebenon, the Israeli military has, despite the initiation of an enquiry, failed to appreciate the inherent problems in its concept of victory.
Bordering on the Impossible: Securing Lebanon's Borders with SyriaThis article analyzes the nature of Lebanese and international attempts to stem the flow of weapons into the country by increasing Lebanon's capacity to manage its own borders.
Lebanon: Al-Qa’ida’s Next FrontThere is a new generation of Jihadist Salafists determined to make Lebanon the frontline of the global jihad.
Reflections on the War in LebanonWith the emergence of more information about the 2006 ‘Second Lebanon War’, it is possible to place the operation in context.
Learning valuable lessons from the Lebanon conflictThe recent hostilities between Israel and Lebanon have highlighted important points about 21st century warfare. Joe Charlaff examines how the Israeli Defence Forces can adapt.
Israel's Lebanese War: A Preliminary AssessmentThe war of July-August 2006 may prove just one of many or, worse still, a prelude to the next round of hostilities which some experts believe will be larger and more dangerous.
The War in Lebanon and the New Middle EastThe current war between Israel and Hizbullah in Lebanon signifies a new Middle East.
Commanding Southern Lebanon
The current crisis in the Middle East appears set to draw in an international intervention force. But the generation and deployment of the force is likely to be a complex and lengthy process.
The current crisis in the Middle East appears set to draw in an international intervention force. But the generation and deployment of the force is likely to be a complex and lengthy process.
Israel's 'Northern Front' Comes into Focus
This article describes the military and political conditions governing Israel's relations with its neighbours to the north and presents the background to what has become the most stable reality there for more than three decades.
This article describes the military and political conditions governing Israel's relations with its neighbours to the north and presents the background to what has become the most stable reality there for more than three decades.
Security in Southern Lebanon and the Future of Hizbollah
Following the hasty withdrawal of Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) from its so-called security zone in southern Lebanon at the end of May 2000, the security situation along the Israeli-Lebanese border has been surprisingly calm despite the three month security vacuum without the full deployment of the Lebanese Army or UNIFIL.
Following the hasty withdrawal of Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) from its so-called security zone in southern Lebanon at the end of May 2000, the security situation along the Israeli-Lebanese border has been surprisingly calm despite the three month security vacuum without the full deployment of the Lebanese Army or UNIFIL.
Israeli Rout or Retreat in Strength?
The uneasy stand-off between Hizbollah and Israel - on either side of the international border between Lebanon and the Jewish state - is likely to continue as long as progress between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights remains stymied.
The uneasy stand-off between Hizbollah and Israel - on either side of the international border between Lebanon and the Jewish state - is likely to continue as long as progress between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights remains stymied.
Challenge and Contestation in Lebanon
Lebanon’s political life seems to be growing in autonomy, paradoxically as a result of developments at the international level following 11 September.
Lebanon’s political life seems to be growing in autonomy, paradoxically as a result of developments at the international level following 11 September.
Cui Bono – Today’s Lebanon and Tomorrow’s Syria?
Although the murder of Lebanon's ex-Prime Minister, Rafiq Hariri, was claimed to be a watershed, it represents no such thing – neither in the act, nor in its effects.
Although the murder of Lebanon's ex-Prime Minister, Rafiq Hariri, was claimed to be a watershed, it represents no such thing – neither in the act, nor in its effects.
Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy: Why Syria Stays Put
In Summer 2002 an escalation in conflict Southern Lebanon following Syrian pressure on Hizbullah.
In Summer 2002 an escalation in conflict Southern Lebanon following Syrian pressure on Hizbullah.
Commentary
Après le déluge
After a month long war, perhaps the most significant in the Middle East in its recent history, are we now witnessing a new regional order?
After a month long war, perhaps the most significant in the Middle East in its recent history, are we now witnessing a new regional order?
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