BBC
Bbc: Hezbollah Shadow Over Un Lebanon Troops
A July 2007 examination of the realities faced by the UN peace keeping force in Lebanon known as UNIFIL. This examination focuses on the relationship with and potential threat posed to the UN force by Hezbollah.
BBC
Bbc: Refugee Crisis Threatens Lebanon
An examination of the impact of the 400,000 Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon on the country's political stability. Also provides a look at the lives of Palestinian refugees. (13 July 207)
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Lebanon
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Lebanon, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
PBS
Pbs: The Iran Contra Affair
This site from PBS provides a good summary of the Iran-Contra Affair. This is a summary of how this event is covered in the PBS film " The American Experience".
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Lebanese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Lebanese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maronites
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Maronites of Lebanon. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Lebanon
The BBC discusses the country of Lebanon which is at the center of much of the conflict in the Middle East. Gives an overview of its history, talks about its leadership, provides a timeline of key events, and links to other key stories.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Lebanon, Path of Democracy [Pdf]
After the withdrawal of Syrian troops, Lebanon is faced with rebuilding its political structure. Unfortunately the nature of political parties in Lebanon could lead to a power vacuum. This Carnegie paper was written in 2006.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Lebanon: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maronites
The Maronites are an ancient East Christian sect; the Maronite church was the first Syrian church to join Rome, and thus it became the first Uniate of the East. Maronites today number about 1,300,000. Half a million of them reside in...
CNN
Cnn: Hezbollah Rallies Lebanese to Support Syria
An article which describes the activities of Hezbollah in March of 2005. A Hezbollah-organized rally showed support for Syria and a rejection of a UN resolution that called for immediate withdrawal of Syrian troops.
BBC
Bbc: In Pictures: Lebanon Israel Crisis
A slide show presentation that shows early images from the Lebanon-Israel conflict. Gives a better idea of what is going on in the Middle East as of July 15, 2006.
Other
The Beirut Memorial Online
This site is dedicated as a memorial to the US veterans of service in Lebanon. It contains links to history, news, support, remembrances, and other resources.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Lebanon
Find on this site the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Lebanon.
BBC
Bbc: Lebanon Agrees Unity Government
BBC News provides an article discussing the agreement to form a national unity government in Lebanon. Includes links to other news about Lebanon and the Middle East. (July 2008)
BBC
Bbc: Who Are Hezbollah?
A description of Hezbollah's terrorist goals and how the group was founded. (4 July 2010)
Curated OER
France in Lebanon and Syria
A discussion of the French mandate to rule part of the newly divided Arab land and how it divided it into Syria and newly created Lebanon.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Lebanon
Learn about religion in Lebanon, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.