Will Syria Have to Withdraw from Lebanon?

Although Syria's intervention into Lebanon in 1976 was counter to the norms of international law, Syria's late President, Hafiz al-Asad, was able to construct a foundation of international legitimacy for the occupation of Lebanese territory by Syrian forces. Despite growing pressure within...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Middle East journal 2002-01, Vol.56 (1), p.72-93
1. Verfasser:	Thompson, Eric V.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bilateralism Christian Islamic relations Christians Civil war Diplomatic & consular services Foreign policy Government Government crises Interethnic conflict International agreements International community International cooperation International Law International relations Invasion Lebanon Legitimacy Legitimation Middle East Military intervention Military occupations Muslims Political conditions Political representation Politics Presidents Religious conflicts Riots Sieges Syria Territories Third-party intervention Treaties War
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Zusammenfassung:	Although Syria's intervention into Lebanon in 1976 was counter to the norms of international law, Syria's late President, Hafiz al-Asad, was able to construct a foundation of international legitimacy for the occupation of Lebanese territory by Syrian forces. Despite growing pressure within Lebanon for the withdrawal of Syrian forces, Syria's current leader, Bashar al-Asad, may be able to parlay this foundation of international legitimacy to extend the occupation for some time to come.
ISSN:	0026-3141 1940-3461