Civil War and Intervention: Lessons Remembered from the Lebanese Civil War and the U.S. Response

The book examines the catastrophic impact of the 1975 Lebanese Civil War, highlighting the staggering human toll and the displacement of civilians. It contextualizes the conflict within the political landscape of the United States under President Gerald R. Ford, who faced significant domestic and international challenges. Instead of military intervention, the U.S. chose a diplomatic approach, which unintentionally strengthened the authoritarian Syrian regime and led to its invasion of Lebanon, reshaping the region's power dynamics during a critical period.