What's Next for Lebanon? Stability and Security Challenges

Testimony by Elliott Abrams

March 21, 2018

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On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, Elliott Abrams testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Near East, South and Central Asian Affairs and Counterterrorism. His testimony can be viewed by clicking "download PDF."

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