Is the effort to establish the state underway

The article discusses Lebanon's efforts to build a genuine and effective state, emphasizing the need to translate international and regional interest into decisions and actions that strengthen its institutions. It points out that international support, especially from the United States, Western capitals, and Arab countries, is linked to the state's ability to reform its security, administrative, and judicial institutions, increasing their competence and independence. It also highlights the importance of reforms in the judiciary, economy, and administration, along with the necessity of internal political consensus to address internal and regional challenges—particularly amidst regional shifts such as in Syria and the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. The article stresses that nation-building requires genuine national participation and profound reforms, and that the current opportunity could mark the beginning of a new path if it is effectively exploited.

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