Content tagged with “Military”

A Conversation with General Stanley McChrystal

General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan; Author, My Share of the TaskBy invitation only.
Tags: Leadership, Military, national service

Syrian Embassy Implicated in Beirut Kidnapping

Reports of kidnappings by Lebanese intelligence officers last week intensified fears of the increasing threat to personal safety and freedom in Lebanon. Despite alleged talks between the Lebanese and...
Tags: Intelligence, Syria, Military, kidnapping

Lebanese Military Chief Visits Washington, Requests Aid

As Lebanon continues to wait out the Syrian uprising and its repercussions on the country's stability, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Jean Kahwaji visited Washington this week, where...
Tags: Hezbollah, Military, Kahwaji, HATA, aid

Tough Choices for Lebanon on Capitol Hill

Lebanese officials were warned that the U.S. Congress may discontinue military assistance if Hezbollah and its allies take over government. With the new cabinet dominated by Hezbollah, some lawmakers...
Tags: Lebanon, Foreign Aid, Hezbollah, Congress, Military

Stephen L. Carter video: The Moral Language of War (PBS.org)

Tags: Foreign Policy, Stephen L. Carter, Military, Humanitarian Aid

Rising Security Threats Highlight Need for Stronger National Force

With the turmoil of revolutions and unrest sweeping across the Middle East, Lebanon finds itself facing a serious security challenge. In the past few weeks, several incidents have raised fears that...
Tags: Lebanon, Military, Security