Lebanon: The Politics of Revolving Doors (The Washington papers)

Haddad, Wadi D. Lebanon: The Politics of Revolving Doors (The Washington papers). Washington DC: Praeger Publishers Inc.,U.S., 1985. 8vo. xv, 154 pp. Incl. one map. Blue paper wrappers with the Washington Papers logo on top. Paperback, in fine condition. vg. Softcover.

Contents include: I. The Nature of the Lebanese Conflict: 1. Introduction. 2. Identity Conflict and the Problem of Minorities. 3. Lebanon’s Political System: Issues of Modernization and Reform. 4. The Arab-Israeli Problem and Security. 5. Sovereignty and External Intervention. II. The Process of Resolution. 6. Introduction. 7. Phase I. Identity vs. Sovereignty: The Egyptian Initiative (1965-1974). 8. Phase II. Entente and Security: The Syrian Initiative (1975-1976). 9. Phase III. Deterrence and Identity: The Arab and Initiative (1976-1982). 10. Phase IV. The Balance of the Occupation: The Israeli Initiative (1982). 11. Phase V. Withdrawals First: The U.S. Partnership (1982-1983). 12 Phase VI. Cease-Fire and Dialogue: Saudi-U.S. Collaboration (1983). 13. Phase VII. Dialogue I: The Lebanese Initiative (October-November 1983). 14. Phase VIII. Between Dialogues (November 1983-March 1984). 15. Phase IX. Dialogue II. A Formula for a New Lebanon (March 1984). 16. Phase X. Restitution of the Syrian Initiative (1984). III. Conclusions. 17. Future Directions. (17973) $45