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The Kissinger Plan in Lebanon refers to a conspiracy theoriy about alleged strategies of Henry Kissinger in Lebanon, the former U.S. Secretary of State, who played a complex role in the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990)[1] and the region[2], that has circulated in the Middle East, particularly among some Lebanese and Arab communities.
One of the most contentious claims is that Kissinger had a plan to encourage Lebanese Christians to leave the country, facilitating the resettlement of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon[3].
Kissinger’s broader strategy aimed at stabilizing Lebanon through U.S. mediation between Lebanon and its neighbors, particularly Israel[1]. However, his policies are also criticized for contributing to the instability that led to the prolonged civil war and subsequent Syrian occupation.[1]
The Kissinger Plan
[edit]- Some claim Kissinger proposed resettling Lebanese Christians in the West to allow Palestinian refugees to settle in Lebanon and end the conflict in the occupied territories. However, this remains unconfirmed[3][4].
- In 1976, U.S. envoy Dean Brown allegedly communicated to former Lebanese President Camille Chamoun plans to move Lebanese Christians to Canada or the U.S., but the intentions behind this are unclear.[3]
- Critics argue Kissinger neglected the Palestinian issue in Lebanon out of contempt for the parties involved and to flatter Israel, fueling tensions.[4]
- It remains unclear if the U.S. encouraged Syria's intervention in Lebanon in 1976 to subdue the PLO and Lebanese left in favor of Christian groups aligned with U.S. objectives, or if Syria sought U.S. approval fearing the rise of Palestinian factions.
Lack of evidence
[edit]There is no concrete evidence supporting the existence of the Kissinger plan. The theory is largely based on speculation and has been dismissed by many analysts and scholars as a conspiracy theory.
Further reading
[edit]- L'Orient Today: https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1339685/kissinger-and-the-arab-world-myths-and-realities.html
- Al Arabiya: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17419166.2023.2265115
- Discover.Ed: https://discovered.ed.ac.uk/
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Stocker, James R. (2016-10-15). "How Henry Kissinger's Misguided Policy Helped Undermine Lebanon". History News Network. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "لبنان في نظرية كيسنجر للشرق الأوسط: دولة يمكن الإستغناء عنها؟!". Elnashra News (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ a b c Hamadé, Ali A. (2023-12-01). "Henry Kissinger and Lebanon: Regional Strategy and Conspiracy Theory". This is Beirut. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ a b MARDAM, Soulayma (2023-6-7). "Kissinger and the Arab world, myths and realities". L'orient Today.
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