Syria's Terrorist War on Lebanon and the Peace Process

This study demonstrates that Syria's role in the Middle East has been, since 1974, an unabated terrorist war against all attempts to resolve peacefully the Arab-Israeli conflict. Marius Deeb provides evidence that Syria's role in Lebanon, since 1975, has been to perpetuate the conflict among the various Lebanese communities in order to keep its domination of Lebanon.

"Marius Deeb has written an authoritative, knowing book on the ways of dictatorship in Syria. It offers an unflinching analysis of the Syrian regime of Hafez Assad. Subtle, and superbly researched, it is the work of a historian who knows his way around the politics of the Arab world. A first-rate book." - Fouad Ajami, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

"This is a major contribution to the study of inter-Arab politics and, more generally, of contemporary Middle East politics. Professor Deeb presents a meticulously researched and argued assessment of Syria's policies in Lebanon, a subject on which he is a leading authority. The book's point of view will arouse considerable debate and controversy, thereby increasing its visibility and circulation. Years from now, this book will be cited as a landmark contribution in the field." - Naomi Weinberger, Ph.D., Director, UN Studies Program, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

Autorentext
Marius Deeb teaches Middle East Politics at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. He has published several books including Party Politics in Egypt, The Lebanese Civil War, and with Mary-Jane Deeb Libya Since the Revolution.

Inhalt
Asad's Terrorist War on Lebanon and the Peace Process: The Beginnings: 1974-1978 From the Litani Operation to Peace for Galilee: 1978-1982 Exit PLO, Enter Hizballah: 1982-1985 From the Tripartite Agreement to the Eng of Gemayel's Presidency: 1985-1988 From Pan-Am 103 to the Ousting of Prime Minister Michel 'Awn: 1988-1990 The Syrian-Israeli Peace Negotiations, An Exercise in Futility: 1991-2000