The leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, in Meerab, on May 21, 2026. (Photo taken from his X account)
The option of federalism for Lebanon has once again been brought to the forefront. This time, it was the Lebanese Forces (LF), through their MP Georges Okais (Zahle), who raised the issue. In an interview with a website a few days ago, he recalled that the current political system suffers from several flaws, arguing that one possible solution would be to establish a new political system based on federalism.It is true that this is not the first time that Samir Geagea’s party has raised this idea, which was long considered taboo. However, it is aware of its limitations: the time has not come to change the political system. The priority is to well-establish the state’s exclusive control over weapons. This reduces the initiative, at least at this stage, to a gesture aimed at a Christian public opinion that has grown increasingly hostile...
The option of federalism for Lebanon has once again been brought to the forefront. This time, it was the Lebanese Forces (LF), through their MP Georges Okais (Zahle), who raised the issue. In an interview with a website a few days ago, he recalled that the current political system suffers from several flaws, arguing that one possible solution would be to establish a new political system based on federalism.It is true that this is not the first time that Samir Geagea’s party has raised this idea, which was long considered taboo. However, it is aware of its limitations: the time has not come to change the political system. The priority is to well-establish the state’s exclusive control over weapons. This reduces the initiative, at least at this stage, to a gesture aimed at a Christian public opinion that has grown increasingly...
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