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How the Assad dynasty transformed Beirut-Damascus relations

Under Hafez al-Assad, Syria steadily became an influential player in Lebanon. However, under his son, the dynamics shifted, albeit slightly.

A Lebanese soldier salutes the departure of Syrian troops from Lebanon, on April 26, 2005, at the Masnaa border crossing. (Credit: Patrick Baz/Archives AFP)

After the fall of the Assad regime on Sunday, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry was quick to issue a statement, "We are committed to maintaining the best possible relations with the new government.”As a new Syria begins to take shape, it remains...
After the fall of the Assad regime on Sunday, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry was quick to issue a statement, "We are committed to maintaining the best possible relations with the new government.”As a new Syria begins to take shape, it remains...