Jan 20, 2025 · Lebanon’s history since independence in 1943 has been marked by periods of political turmoil interspersed with prosperity built on its position as a regional center for finance …

Apr 27, 2022 · The United States is Lebanon’s primary security partner and has provided more than $2.5 billion in bilateral security assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) since …

Lebanon–United States relations (Arabic: العلاقات الأمريكية اللبنانية) are the bilateral relations between Lebanon and the United States. Formal relations between the two countries began in 1944, …

May 19, 2023 · Lebanon today faces both economic crisis and political paralysis. Lebanon’s divisive dynamics are intensified by external actors—including Syria and Iran—that maintain …

Jan 20, 2025 · U.S. security assistance for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is a key component of U.S. Lebanon policy to strengthen Lebanon’s sovereignty, secure its borders, counter …

The United States seeks to maintain its traditionally close and cordial ties with Lebanon, and to help preserve its independence, sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity.

Nov 13, 2020 · Since 2010, the United States has provided more than $4 billion total in foreign assistance to Lebanon. This assistance aims to strengthen strategic partners such as …

Jan 20, 2009 · Lebanon and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank. …

5 days ago · United States. The United States is the primary foreign backer of the LAF, which it views as a critical guarantor of Lebanon’s sovereignty and the most viable counterweight to …

The United States and Lebanon have historically enjoyed a good relationship due in part to cultural and religious ties; the democratic character of the state; a large, Lebanese-American …