2012-05-24T14:56:53Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/lebanon.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1085.html Jan 20, 2012 Jan 20, 2012

A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for "hybrid" warfare against state-sponsored adversaries who have a modicum of training and small force numbers, but possess advanced weapons and enough expertise to challenge the U.S. military.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2012/01/20.html Jan 19, 2012 Jan 19, 2012

A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for "hybrid" warfare against state-sponsored adversaries who have a modicum of training and small force numbers, but possess advanced weapons and enough expertise to challenge the U.S. military.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG835.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011

Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/05/23.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011

Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP285.html Mar 17, 2010 Mar 17, 2010

<p>The Israel Defense Forces have gained much experience against hybrid opponents &mdash; Hezbollah and Hamas &mdash; in recent conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza. The lessons from these experiences are relevant to understanding the capabilities the U.S. Army and the joint force will require in the future. Principal findings highlight the importance of combined arms fire and maneuver; precision, standoff fires; responsive air and artillery support; and heavy forces.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/06/10/WT.html Jun 9, 2009 Jun 9, 2009

<p>The result of the June 7 parliamentary elections in Lebanon is a boon for the U.S., but it would be well-advised to play for the long term in Lebanon with a pragmatic policy that deals with the reality of Hezbollah's political power while continuing to strengthen moderate forces and national institutions, write Aram Nerguizian and Ghassan Schbley.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/06/05/GS.html Jun 4, 2009 Jun 4, 2009

<p>Lebanon is scheduled to hold elections June 7, and the pro-Western political alliance favored by the United States may lose. If it does, the Obama Administration should not consider the result a triumph for Hezbollah, but a challenge, write Aram Nerguizian and Ghassan Schbley.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG840.html Mar 16, 2009 Mar 16, 2009

<p>Saudi Arabia and Iran have long been rivals in the Middle East, but the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003 and the ongoing war in Iraq have increased tensions between the two states. This study analyzes the Saudi-Iranian struggle for influence in Iraq, the Persian Gulf, Lebanon and Palestine and its implications for U.S. interests. </p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG786z1.html Dec 21, 2008 Dec 21, 2008

<p>Summarizes the education and labor market initiatives implemented or under way in four countries in the Arab region &mdash; Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates &mdash; to address the human resource issues they each face as they prepare their countries for a place in the 21st century global economy. Together, these countries highlight the variety of challenges faced by countries in the region and responses to those challenges.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9383z1-1.html Nov 2, 2008 Nov 2, 2008

<p>This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG786.html Oct 31, 2008 Oct 31, 2008

<p>Education and labor market initiatives are under way in four Arab nations -- Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates -- to address the challenges of developing the human capital of their populations for the 21st century global economy, though better evaluation of the implemented reforms will be needed to determine their efficacy.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9383z1.html Oct 12, 2008 Oct 12, 2008

<p>This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9383.html Oct 11, 2008 Oct 11, 2008

<p>This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2008/06/12/UPI.html Jun 18, 2008 Jun 18, 2008

<p>Hezbollah's recent flexing of its muscles in Lebanon may well lead to an unintended effect: the long-overdue disarming of the militant group, write Theodore W. Karasik and Ghassan Schbley.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2008/06/06/IHT.html Jun 9, 2008 Jun 9, 2008

<p>The U.S. should capitalize on current Lebanese anti-Hezbollah sentiment and push Israel to address Hezbollah&rsquo;s &ldquo;four bleeding wounds&rdquo; in order to advance global diplomatic pressure on the group to disarm.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/09/01/UPI.html Sep 1, 2006 Sep 1, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: U.S. Mideast Setbacks, in United Press International.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/08/08/UPI.html Aug 8, 2006 Aug 8, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: Lebanon's Sectarian Aftershocks, in United Press International.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/07/30/WT.html Jul 30, 2006 Jul 30, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: Bombing Boon... in the Washington Times.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P7647.html Dec 31, 1989 Dec 31, 1989

Examines the information current at the time about the seven American hostages held in Lebanon. The author discusses the identity and nature of the captors, and then focuses on the degree to which Iran can influence or control them.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P7585.html Dec 31, 1988 Dec 31, 1988

The execution of American hostage Lt. Col. William Higgins has again underscored the power that a handful of Middle Eastern terrorists holds over the United States. The legacy of one presidency destroyed by its inability to free American diplomats h...