Lebanon in US Budget: Aid and Caution
The proposed budget document for the U.S. Department of State for fiscal year 2027 indicates that Washington considers Lebanon to be of strategic importance, but itDownplays the scope of its support. Aid is focused on security forces and related state institutions, with a decline in funding for broader programs that include reform and development. The funding includes support for drug interdiction and law enforcement, linked to efforts to strengthen Lebanese security agencies' capabilities to confront Hezbollah and other groups designated as terrorist organizations. Meanwhile, there is no new funding allocated for international peacekeeping missions, reflecting a U.S. approach of shifting from comprehensive support for Lebanon to limited and conditional assistance.
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