| ID | 132830 |
| Title Proper | Playing second fiddle |
| Other Title Information | equipping the Lebanese armed forces |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Blanford, Nicholas |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite some success in stemming overspill from Syria, the Lebanese armed forces (LAF) have been perceived as a secondary line of defence after Hizbullah. Nicholas Blanford examines the LAF's complicated relationship with the Shia militant group. |
| `In' analytical Note | Jane's Intelligence Review Vol.26, No.8; Aug.2014: p.38-43 |
| Journal Source | Jane's Intelligence Review Vol.26, No.8; Aug.2014: p.38-43 |
| Key Words | Middle East ; Lebanon ; Lebanese Armed Forces - LAFs ; Hizbullah ; Militant Groups ; Shia Militant Groups ; National Security ; Syria ; Assad Regime ; Defence Policy |