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The Lebanese Armed Forces

Challenges and Opportunities in Post-Syria Lebanon

February 10, 2009

The purpose of this report is to examine the force development challenges that the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are facing in post-Syria Lebanon. The report also seeks to identify opportunities for Lebanon and its foreign allies to strengthen the LAF both as a local institution and as a stabilizing fighting force in the Middle East.

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The Lebanese Armed Forces
Written By
Aram Nerguizian
Senior Associate (Non-resident), Burke Chair in Strategy
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