US Foreign Policy and the Multinational Force in Lebanon

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Analyzing the US intervention in Lebanon during the 1982 Civil War, this book delves into the decision-making processes of the Reagan Administration, utilizing newly released archival materials from key officials. It argues that a misreading of the complex political landscape led to the US Multinational Force becoming entangled in the conflict rather than serving as peacekeepers. The narrative challenges the perception of altruistic motives, revealing that the intervention aimed to bolster US influence in the Middle East, ultimately resulting in withdrawal as the peacemakers became adversaries.