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Scud crisis exposes cracks in U.S.-Lebanon relations

Posted By Joyce Karam Friday, May 7, 2010 - 5:36 PM

Regardless of the accuracy (or lack thereof) of the reports about Syria allowing the transfer of Scud missiles to Hezbollah, the absence of the Lebanese government from the debate is extremely alarming. It is also telling of the subdued state of affairs in the country, as well as the changes in the recent political dynamics, which have come at the expense of the United States and its allies.

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