As a high school student I am pretty much oblivious to many of the possibilities of foreign affair as well as conflicts between countries such as lebanon and the United States. On the other hand, studying the Lebanese Government these past couple of months I can say that I have a bief, general idea of where the country stands on some issues and how countries like the US might be able to aid it.
First of all, regarding the issue with Syria, because I have been focusing on Lebanon, I might side with this part of the argument more, but I personally do not think that Syria should be keeping in control of Lebanon like she is doing now. I would suggest the United States side with Lebanon in getting the syrians out of the Lebanese territory and ending most death casualties. Nawarf A. Salam, in his book "Options for Lebanon" says if there was an withdraw of the Syrian army in Lebanon, it would prejudice Syrian stability and Lebanon would not have any military help. For that reason, the US, by aiding Lebanon with military support, would enable them to get the security they seek as well as provide Syrians with less conflict between different opinions.
according to the US Department of Defense, "The United States seeks to maintain its traditionally close ties with Lebanon, and to help preserve its independence, sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity." It also says that it is currently in the border of Syria and Lebanon helping disarm the territory.
Economy wise, "In 2011, major U.S. exports to Lebanon were mineral fuel and oil, vehicles, machinery, pharmaceutical products, and cereals." because Lebanon's economy is service oriented, they need more agricultural imports. This is where Brazil, a highly agricultural country comes in exporting to Lebanon products such as soy, cotton, sugar cane, and other products of different sectors they might need. this would help enrich the Brazilian economy as well as provide Lebanon with different if not maybe cheaper options of consumption. According to "the Inner Circle" website, there is a similar relation alreay taking place. "More than 75 Brazilian exporting companies will be promoting Brazilian goods & services in Lebanon & the region, while looking for fruitful partnerships and collaboration opportunities that aim at strengthening business dynamics between the latter parties."
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"Options for Lebanon" by Nawarf A. Salam
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| The president of Lebanon and the president of the United States |
First of all, regarding the issue with Syria, because I have been focusing on Lebanon, I might side with this part of the argument more, but I personally do not think that Syria should be keeping in control of Lebanon like she is doing now. I would suggest the United States side with Lebanon in getting the syrians out of the Lebanese territory and ending most death casualties. Nawarf A. Salam, in his book "Options for Lebanon" says if there was an withdraw of the Syrian army in Lebanon, it would prejudice Syrian stability and Lebanon would not have any military help. For that reason, the US, by aiding Lebanon with military support, would enable them to get the security they seek as well as provide Syrians with less conflict between different opinions.
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| Lebanese soldiers rode atop an aging American M113 armored personnel carrier |
Economy wise, "In 2011, major U.S. exports to Lebanon were mineral fuel and oil, vehicles, machinery, pharmaceutical products, and cereals." because Lebanon's economy is service oriented, they need more agricultural imports. This is where Brazil, a highly agricultural country comes in exporting to Lebanon products such as soy, cotton, sugar cane, and other products of different sectors they might need. this would help enrich the Brazilian economy as well as provide Lebanon with different if not maybe cheaper options of consumption. According to "the Inner Circle" website, there is a similar relation alreay taking place. "More than 75 Brazilian exporting companies will be promoting Brazilian goods & services in Lebanon & the region, while looking for fruitful partnerships and collaboration opportunities that aim at strengthening business dynamics between the latter parties."
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| Miguel Jorge, Minister of Foreign Trade and the President of Lebanon |
"Options for Lebanon" by Nawarf A. Salam
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35833.htm
http://theinnercircle.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/lebanon-to-host-brazils-largest-trade-delegation-to-date/
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