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Lebanon and the Uprising in Syria: Issue for Congress

Description: This report gives an overview of the social and political situation in Lebanon and in Syria, and discusses how the uprising in Syria could affect U.S. relations with Lebanon. Syria exerts a strong political influence on Lebanon and Syrian business interests remain prominent in the Lebanese economy. Both Lebanon and Syria have diverse societies where ethnic and sectarian groups compete and cooperate as they seek power within the confines of a rigid political system. Congress may review U.S. prio… more
Date: February 2, 2012
Creator: Hopkins, Rebecca A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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