The 1958 Lebanon Crisis: A Cold War Turning Point
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In 1958, Lebanon stood on the precipice of civil war as Gamal Abdel Nasser’s pan-Arab nationalism clashed with President Camille Chamoun’s pro-Western alignment. This episode explores how a brief but intense five-week crisis was resolved not by military victory, but by diplomatic intervention and the rise of General Fouad Chehab. We examine the role of the Eisenhower Doctrine, the Lebanese National Party, and the Free Nationals movement that sought to preserve sovereignty against external pressures from both Cairo and Washington. Through the lens of Hamra Street protests and Qornet el Shehwan negotiations, we uncover how a fragile nation managed to survive its first major internal rupture without fracturing completely, setting the stage for modern Lebanese political dynamics.
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