military presence and installations are often considered responsible for suppressing democracy in countries such as Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kuwait, Niger, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The majority of academics, however, concur with professor of international politics Abraham Lowenthal that American efforts to spread democracy have been "negligible, often counterproductive, and only occasionally positive"
Statements by others Īccording to Hermann and Kegley, military interventions have boosted democracy in other nations. military and government Ī longstanding justification for maintaining military installations worldwide for the United States is that a military presence abroad by the U.S.
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The Second Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA), is a formation within the Parachute Regiment, part of the British Army, and subordinate unit within 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team based in Colchester - a high readiness Brigade capable of deploying worldwide at short notice on a full spectrum of missions from non-combatant evacuation operations to war fighting.This section needs to be updated. The Cedar gives homage to the eternal green tree, which is the symbol of Lebanon and is the centre of its flag as well as featuring in the insignia of the Lebanese Armed Forces. Pegasus is the emblem of the British Army Air Assault Brigade, which depicts a white winged stallion from Greek mythology, ridden by Bellerophon. A partnership that is now delivering fantastic training opportunities for us both. Our two Regiments have a close relationship, and this exercise is the product of several years of partnership. Although it is not our first time in Lebanon, it is the first time we have trained at this scale alongside the LAAR. The title of the exercise pays homage to Lebanon’s eternal cedar tree, whilst Pegasus is the emblem of the British Army’s Air Assault Brigade, which depicts a white winged stallion from Greek mythology.Įxercise Pegasus Cedar is a fantastic opportunity for our soldiers to train with and learn from our Lebanese Air Assault Regiment (LAAR) counterparts. I am proud to see troops from UK’s 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment sharing skills and experiences with LAF’s Air Assault Regiment and Air Force for the first joint military exercise. Exercise Pegasus Cedar will further cement this strong partnership and reinforce the deep ties between our two countries. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Lebanese friends as they perform these vital tasks.
The LAF has been and remains at the forefront of safeguarding Lebanon’s security and stability throughout many challenging times including the current economic crisis. It is the first time in recent memory that British troops will be exercising jointly with their Lebanese counterparts on Lebanese soil.īritish military training teams continue to work alongside all branches of the Lebanese military – Army, Navy, Air Force and Special Forces – to support them in their essential roles and UK is proud to be a principal partner of the LAF, providing equipment, training and infrastructure. The British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, said:Įxercise Pegasus Cedar is a landmark moment in our strong and enduring partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). The exercise will test and enhance the capability of both countries’ troops in a challenging environment. The exercise will culminate in two Field Training Exercises. Troops will also train with the Lebanese Air Force conducting air support serials and helicopter insertion and extraction techniques. The exercise will run for ten days.īritish and Lebanese troops will practice tactical skills including Weapons Handling, Range Shoots, Reconnaissance and Close Quarters Battle. Starting today, Exercise Pegasus-Cedar will be the first of its kind and the largest example of UK – Lebanese military cooperation in living memory. More than 65 military personnel from the British Army’s Second Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) will conduct a fully integrated combined military exercise ‘Pegasus Cedar’ with their Lebanese counterparts, the Air Assault Regiment, and supported by the Lebanese Air Force.
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