Shi'a Terrorism, the Conflict in Lebanon and the Hijacking of TWA Flight 847.

摘要

Why is the United States the target of a terrorist campaign waged by Lebanese Shi'a extremists. The answer, to a great extent, lies in the traditional sectarian rivalries and present internal power struggle for control of Lebanon. By way of the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the United States has become the unwilling pawn in this contest.