For the first time since 1969, the #Lebanese state is reclaiming its authority, asserting the right to speak in the name of the national interest & to decide who acts on its behalf. A quiet but profound shift is underway. @NOW_leb #Lebanon #Sovereignty

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As both #Lebanon and #Syria navigate the fragile path from collapse to recovery, this year’s #IMF-#WorldBank Spring Meetings served as a powerful reminder that international engagement is essential.

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I argue in my latest op-ed that #Lebanon new government ministerial statement is full of promising pledges. The real test is in their implementation!
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My latest piece: #Lebanon now stands at a crossroads. The post-war reconstruction process is not merely about rebuilding homes and livelihoods—it represents an opportunity to restore legitimacy and construct a national narrative firmly rooted in state sovereignty.

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I argue in my latest article that: It would be a fatal mistake for Syria and Lebanon to compete separately for financial aid and reconstruction funds.

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Lebanon at a crossroads: A reform agenda for economic and financial recovery

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The Politics of International Assistance: Shifting Sands and Shrinking Spaces!
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My recent article: #Lebanon’s survival depends on actions – not promises.

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In Lebanon’s case, legitimacy hinges on the state’s ability to deliver public goods, ensure security, and build trust with its citizens.

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In my recent article for NOW, I argue “one of the persistent dilemmas is how to maintain short-term stability &ensure service delivery while simultaneously building strong institutions, fostering democratic representation, &promoting good governance in the long term."

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