Lebanon and the Cost of Absence

The article discusses efforts to redraw the transportation and energy map in the region, focusing on projects that connect Lebanon with neighboring countries—particularly through railway lines and oil pipelines. It addresses Turkey, Syria, and Jordan's endeavors to revive old railway routes, such as the Hejaz line that stretches from Istanbul to Riyadh, with the goal of integrating Lebanon into this network to enhance its commercial and economic role. The article also highlights the Iraq–Syria crude oil pipeline project, which aims to export Iraqi oil via Syria, featuring a strong American presence through Chevron, reflecting a strategic shift in the region that links transportation and energy sectors. Furthermore, it underscores Lebanon’s crucial role within this network, given its port facilities and historic routes, emphasizing the need for active Lebanese political engagement to transform these opportunities into reality—especially amid rising maritime tensions and shifting regional transportation balances. The piece concludes that reviving these projects could significantly boost Lebanon’s logistical capabilities and reduce export costs, but such progress requires clear political will; otherwise, Lebanon will remain absent from the region’s future landscape.

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