Conflict Dimensions of International Assistance to Refugees from Syria in Lebanon

This study demonstrates how the current political tensions and fault lines in Lebanon are entangled with international aid operations to support Syrian refugees. It outlines how the international community can help resolve the humanitarian and political crisis by implementing effective and conflict-sensitive programme strategies. The Centre for Peacebuilding (KOFF) of swisspeace has authored this study based on consultations in Lebanon to support international actors in implementing aid programmes in a conflict-sensitive way.