Publication
Jun 2005
This paper examines Lebanon's efforts to create a multi-ethnic military, both before and after the 1975-1990 Lebanese war. The author argues that the troubles and successes of this military over time can be instructive to the case of Iraq. He recommends that in building up effective Iraqi military forces, attention should be given to the ethnic balance, as this will either undermine or strengthen their legitimacy.
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Author | Pieter Koekenbier |
Series | Research & Assessment Branch Middle East Series |
Issue | 31 |
Publisher | Research & Assessment Branch (R&AB) |
Copyright | © 2005 Conflict Studies Research Centre (CSRC) |