The 2006 Israeli War on Lebanon: Analysis and Strategic Implications

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Abstract:

On July 12 2006, Israel started a devastating war against Lebanon following Hizbollahs kidnapping of two Israeli troops. The Israeli reaction was quick and massive and much different from the past attacks. What were the reasons of this war Israel and Hizbollah entered the war ferociously and each hoped to achieve specific goals. What were these goals Did they succeed in achieving them The fighting ended after 34 days when UN Resolution 1701 was adopted. It called for a full cessation of hostilities and for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon in parallel with a deployment of UN and Lebanese Armed Forces LAF. Would this Resolution lead to a peaceful and stable situation on the Lebanese-Israeli border After the war, the status quo in south Lebanon and possibly in the region will change. The war and its outcome will likely establish new arrangements and obligations. What are they This SRP will try to answer these questions analyze the background causes and outcome and discuss the potential strategic implications of the war at the domestic regional and international levels.

Author(s):
Nakhleh, Hany T.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Pagination:
0038

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FOREIGN POLICY, *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, *ARABS, *CONFLICT, *MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), *ISRAELIS, *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), LEBANON, UNITED NATIONS, POLITICAL NEGOTIATIONS, IRAN, STRATEGIC WARFARE, STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, ISRAEL, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, SYRIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*ARAB ISRAELI CONFLICT, *HIZBOLLAH, *STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS, STRATEGY RESEARCH PROJECT, LAF(LEBANESE ARMED FORCES), ISRAELI WAR
Report Date:
2007 Mar 23
Creation Date:
2007 Jun 27