You have many valid points. The political discourse on Lebanon is both long and complex as your own input makes very clear. You are quite enlightened to the tangled web of Lebanese politics and regional influences.
Even though the Syrians were compelled to withdraw from Lebanon last year They left behind many sympathizers. After the Israelis withdrew from Lebanon in 2000 the Lebanese Army was prevented from deploying throughout the south up to the international border because Hizbollah and those behind it forbade it. Syria syphoned off billions of dollars from Lebanon throughout the years.
While Prime Minister Sanioura is essentially a good guy his hands are tied as were those of his assassinated predecessor Hariri.
The president of the republic is the chief executive. The Ta'ef Accord that put an end to the 15 year long civil war curtailed some of his powers in favor of the cabinet of ministers, not the prime minister.
In the Lebanese hierarchy and protocol the president is number 1, parliament speaker 2 and prime minister 3.
To tell you the truth it depresses me to write about Lebanon; so many freedoms, a beautiful country, cosmopolitan society, educated people but always the little guy at school whose lunch and pocket money are taken from him by the bullies.
We're not blameless though. We have much to answer for.
You have many valid points. The political discourse on Lebanon is both long and complex as your own input makes very clear. You are quite enlightened to the tangled web of Lebanese politics and regional influences.
Even though the Syrians were compelled to withdraw from Lebanon last year They left behind many sympathizers. After the Israelis withdrew from Lebanon in 2000 the Lebanese Army was prevented from deploying throughout the south up to the international border because Hizbollah and those behind it forbade it. Syria syphoned off billions of dollars from Lebanon throughout the years.
While Prime Minister Sanioura is essentially a good guy his hands are tied as were those of his assassinated predecessor Hariri.
The president of the republic is the chief executive. The Ta'ef Accord that put an end to the 15 year long civil war curtailed some of his powers in favor of the cabinet of ministers, not the prime minister.
In the Lebanese hierarchy and protocol the president is number 1, parliament speaker 2 and prime minister 3.
To tell you the truth it depresses me to write about Lebanon; so many freedoms, a beautiful country, cosmopolitan society, educated people but always the little guy at school whose lunch and pocket money are taken from him by the bullies.
We're not blameless though. We have much to answer for.