Lebanon

The Arab American Institute (AAI) supports policies that promote a positive way forward for Lebanon and recognize that Lebanon is a key component to a stable, peaceful Middle East.

The United States must work to develop constructive policies for Lebanon- policies that promote territorial integrity, political independence, and cultural integration of Lebanon. Divisive, unilateral language and legislation seeking to isolate and condemn America’s regional adversaries only perpetuates the dangerous prism through which U.S. policymakers currently view Lebanon- as a country defined by irreparable sectarian divisions and inevitable host to foreign proxies. Sincere diplomatic engagement by the U.S. is needed to support Lebanon in its progress towards sustainable political reconciliation necessary for the future and to urge Lebanon’s regional neighbors to continue working with the leadership in Lebanon to expedite full governance in Lebanon by Lebanese authorities.

AAI endorses U.S. diplomacy that will assist the Lebanese people in achieving reform, reconciliation and national unity; work to strengthen the Lebanese army and develop other national institutions; encourage investment and economic development that will facilitate fair distribution of services, opportunities and employment; and encouragement for the implementation of all U.N. reforms. It is crucial for U.S. leadership to demonstrate to the Lebanese people that their country, as a unified and sovereign nation, is a respected U.S. partner in the Middle East-rather than a battleground of foreign confrontation or competition.

From AAI

• “Looking at Iran”: A Book Detailing Arab and Muslim Attitudes Toward Iran — 03/06/2013
• Watch at 12:30: The Rise & Fall of Iran in Arab and Muslim Eyes - A New Poll — 03/05/2013
• Poll Release: Arab and Muslim Attitudes toward Iran — 02/28/2013
• Massive Beirut Bombing Follows Alarming UN Report on Lebanon — 10/19/2012
• Poll: The American Divide: How We View Arabs, Muslims and the Middle East Conflict — 08/17/2012
• ANERA Reports on Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon — 06/22/2012
• New Documentary Encourages Viewers to Meet At-Risk Lebanese Youth Halfway — 06/13/2012

Countdown

• Countdown: Vol. 10, No. 2 — 06/21/2011

From Dr. Zogby

• Policy Implications of Iran’s Fall from Favor in Arab and Muslim Public Opinion — 04/01/2013
• The Rise and Fall of Iran in Arab and Muslim Public Opinion — 03/11/2013
• Second Term/Second Chance: Arab Attitudes Toward U.S. Rebound in 2012 — 12/30/2012
• Bring Annan Back! — 08/13/2012
• Pulling Lebanon Back From the Brink — 07/09/2012

Resources

• Attitudes of Arabs (2005) — 01/04/2012
• Rafic Hariri Assassination (2005) — 01/04/2012
• Poll Shows Bases for Unity in Lebanon (2005) — 01/04/2012
• Testimony to House Committee on Foreign Affairs — 01/04/2012
• Arab Attitudes Toward Iran: 2011 — 07/27/2011