The American envoy Tom Barrack during his meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, on July 7, 2025. (Credit: Ibrahim Amro/AFP)
Is Tom Barrack’s initiative in Lebanon already at an impasse? To answer that question, one must look at his methodology, the broader American approach, and the specific conditions in Lebanon and Israel. The Lebanese government has taken the political decision to limit weapons to the state, but has not formally adopted the military plan or set a clear deadline.Since taking office in July as U.S. special envoy, Barrack has visited Lebanon five times in two months. The frequency of the visits reflects a tendency to micromanage the Lebanese file. But the disarmament of Hezbollah, built over four decades, cannot realistically be envisioned on a four-month timetable. Even Israel, after two years of war, has not managed to disarm Hamas or free all the hostages in Gaza, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to reopen communication channels with...
Is Tom Barrack’s initiative in Lebanon already at an impasse? To answer that question, one must look at his methodology, the broader American approach, and the specific conditions in Lebanon and Israel. The Lebanese government has taken the political decision to limit weapons to the state, but has not formally adopted the military plan or set a clear deadline.Since taking office in July as U.S. special envoy, Barrack has visited Lebanon five times in two months. The frequency of the visits reflects a tendency to micromanage the Lebanese file. But the disarmament of Hezbollah, built over four decades, cannot realistically be envisioned on a four-month timetable. Even Israel, after two years of war, has not managed to disarm Hamas or free all the hostages in Gaza, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to reopen communication channels...
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