Lebanon Ends Parallel State and Redefines Identity

The article discusses Lebanon's current situation in terms of deconstructing the parallel state and deteriorating national sovereignty. It highlights how the conversation about weak institutions has evolved into the concept of "hybrid sovereignty," which undermines the building of the state. The article clarifies that this situation is not accidental failure but the result of a systematic process aimed at dismantling security and political institutions and turning Lebanon into a legal façade for an security reality controlled by forces beyond accountability—particularly Hezbollah, which is transforming from a resistance movement into an entity connected to foreign agencies, thereby threatening sovereignty. It also emphasizes the necessity for the state to restore its dignity through institutionalizing sovereignty. This involves implementing security measures at border crossings, establishing official control over borders, and developing a new national doctrine for the army. Such measures should work to distance Lebanon from ideological and military ties with regional and international forces, especially Hezbollah, and to promote a civil state as a means of dismantling the religious and ideological support for the theocratic doctrine. Furthermore, the article points out that the recent conflict exposed the fragility of informal military capacities and reaffirmed the need for a competitive sovereign strategy, including disarmament and smart weapon control. It calls for enhanced oversight of financial institutions and the integration of militia elements into the official economy. The Saudi ambassador visited the Al-Masnaa crossing to reaffirm Saudi support for restoring Lebanese sovereignty, working to control border crossings and prevent border exploitation—aiming to restore balance of influence and prevent these areas from becoming sources of external power. In conclusion, the article stresses that "sovereignty engineering" is the only way to end the crisis, recover the national identity, and strengthen the civil state based on law and institutions—free from any ideology or external control—ensuring a future written within the sovereign institutions of Lebanon.

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