Lebanon's Security Shift

Samir Geagea, head of the Lebanese Forces party, said Lebanon was closer to establishing an effective state that holds a monopoly over military and security decision-making. The country, he said, had covered roughly three-quarters of the distance, and completing the first phase could now be measured in months rather than years. He warned against allowing foreign powers to determine Lebanon’s future, urging the government to take the necessary steps and Lebanese citizens to shoulder their political responsibility by choosing their representatives in the elections. He said the likelihood of widespread internal unrest was low, though he did not rule out military developments abroad. He urged citizens to stand firm over the coming months despite uncertainty and economic and security challenges.

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