US Envoy Brands Lebanon a ‘Failed State’ Amid Regional Turmoil and Syria’s Shift
US special envoy exposes Lebanon’s government paralysis and Hezbollah’s control, while Syria moves closer to joining the anti-ISIS coalition—a pivotal moment with direct consequences for American security and regional stability.
In a stark declaration that echoes America’s frustration with the Middle East’s instability, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack has candidly labeled Lebanon a “failed state.” His blunt assessment comes as Lebanon’s leadership remains frozen, unable to assert sovereignty or curb the influence of the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. How Did Lebanon Become a Broken Nation in America’s Backyard? Barrack did not mince words: in Lebanon, “the state is Hezbollah.” This militant group has supplanted government functions by providing security and basic services to its base — a clear failure of national governance that risks dragging the entire region...
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