​Joseph P. Helou is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon. His research interests include movements, political parties, international terrorism, post-war reconstruction, state capabilities and areas of limited statehood. He analytically treats topics of enquiry in a holistic approach uncovering the interplay between national, regional and international politics.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Rise of Aoun and his movement (1988-1990).- Chapter 3. FPM Emergence in the Complex Political Economy of Post-war Lebanon.- Chapter 4. FPM Mobilization Keeps the Flame Burning (1991-2005).- Chapter 5. Risks of Party Transition and Sectarian Politics (2005-2015).- Chapter 6. The General turned President, Son-in-law groomed Leader and the Dream lost in Translation.

​Joseph P. Helou is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon. His research interests include movements, political parties, international terrorism, post-war reconstruction, state capabilities and areas of limited statehood. He analytically treats topics of enquiry in a holistic approach uncovering the interplay between national, regional and international politics.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Rise of Aoun and his movement (1988-1990).- Chapter 3. FPM Emergence in the Complex Political Economy of Post-war Lebanon.- Chapter 4. FPM Mobilization Keeps the Flame Burning (1991-2005).- Chapter 5. Risks of Party Transition and Sectarian Politics (2005-2015).- Chapter 6. The General turned President, Son-in-law groomed Leader and the Dream lost in Translation.

​Joseph P. Helou is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon. His research interests include movements, political parties, international terrorism, post-war reconstruction, state capabilities and areas of limited statehood. He analytically treats topics of enquiry in a holistic approach uncovering the interplay between national, regional and international politics.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Rise of Aoun and his movement (1988-1990).- Chapter 3. FPM Emergence in the Complex Political Economy of Post-war Lebanon.- Chapter 4. FPM Mobilization Keeps the Flame Burning (1991-2005).- Chapter 5. Risks of Party Transition and Sectarian Politics (2005-2015).- Chapter 6. The General turned President, Son-in-law groomed Leader and the Dream lost in Translation.