Lebanese Shiites: From Tunnels to Development
The article discusses a geographical and social shift in Lebanon, moving away from a focus on military tunnels built by Hezbollah—symbolic of a culture of confrontation and financial flows estimated at around $30 billion since 1982—toward an emphasis on investment in development and social and economic building. It underscores the importance of halting the depletion of resources on military tunnels and forces, and instead directing those resources into developmental projects in sectors such as water, agriculture, roads, and energy, with the goal of achieving stability and social progress. The article advocates for a transition from a closed military geography to an open humanitarian one, where Lebanese society is reconstructed through restoring its role in production and development, with special attention to the southern regions, the Beka'a Valley, and Akar. It also calls for developing cooperative relations with Syria within a new economic and geopolitical framework that shifts Lebanon from an economy of dependency to a diversified economy—creating job opportunities and strengthening national stability.
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