How Lebanon Almost Became the Flashpoint of a Nuclear War

The 1958 Lebanese civil war, ignited amidst the Cold War and Arab nationalism, mirrored a clash of ideologies, where President Camille Chamoun's pro-Western stance collided with pan-Arabists and leftist factions, marking a precursor to the nation's tumultuous future and the larger civil war of the mid-70s and 80s. In conclusion, Lebanon is a prime example of how a small nation's conflict could have global repercussions if diplomatic efforts are not taken to mitigate conflict. The short 1958 civil war was a prelude to Lebanon's greater civil war in the mid-70s and 80s, which the country has not recovered from to this day.

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