Lebanon's Position on Iraqi Demands on Kuwait 1958-1963

The common interests between Lebanon and the Arab countries, including Iraq and Kuwait, imposed political and strategic obligations that affected the determination of their positions on Arab, regional and international issues. Lebanon adopted a policy of neutrality towards various Arab crises, in an effort to preserve its internal stability and confront the economic challenges it was suffering from at the time. This policy was clearly reflected in the Lebanese orientations after the events of 1958, as economic policies were linked to the general political approach, which contributed to achieving a kind of internal balance and stability, away from direct involvement in regional conflicts.