Global security watch--Lebanon : a reference handbook / David S. Sorenson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The modern history of Lebanon -- The demographics of Lebanon -- Political and economic development in Lebanon -- Hezbollah in Lebanon -- The Lebanese regional neighborhood -- Lebanon's military forces -- The United States and Lebanon -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Biographies -- Appendix B: Chronology -- Appendix C: Documents -- Appendix D: Presidents and prime ministers of Lebanon -- Glossary.

{u2022} Offers unique integrated coverage of the political, economic, and religious factors behind Lebanon's long-running instability {u2022} Considers both internal and external forces that contribute to Lebanon{u2019}s difficulties {u2022} Critiques the United States{u2019} inability to grasp the realities of Lebanon and make policy decisions that are in the best interest of both Americans and the Lebanese -- Publisher.