A Realistic Approach to Restoring Lebanese Sovereignty
Lebanon's opportunity for change hinges on resolving its core dysfunction: reclaiming the state's monopoly on force and authority over war and peace.
Beirut, with deepening US support, must achieve tangible milestones and strategic victories, making Hizballah's disarmament unstoppable and the state's reassertion of authority irreversible.
This article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), featuring top scholars, policymakers, and professionals from Lebanon, Europe, and the US.
Contributors propose specific reforms to help Lebanon recover from its deep, multi-year crisis.
Authors: top scholars, policymakers, and professionals.
Summary: A step-by-step approach to restoring sovereignty.