At a time when divisions among the Lebanese appear to be deepening, particularly over direct negotiations with Israel, some political parties are asking why President Joseph Aoun has not launched the internal dialogue he promised in his inaugural speech. According to many Lebanese parties, such a dialogue has now become essential. On one hand, it could help ease internal tensions that could lead to clashes and security breakdowns. On the other, it could help resolve Lebanon's political deadlock.As negotiations appear stalled, some believe this is the right time to ease internal tensions through a national dialogue while waiting for regional and international developments to unfold. If the dialogue fails, they argue, no one could accuse it of undermining the negotiations. If it succeeds in moving the process forward and strengthening...
At a time when divisions among the Lebanese appear to be deepening, particularly over direct negotiations with Israel, some political parties are asking why President Joseph Aoun has not launched the internal dialogue he promised in his inaugural speech. According to many Lebanese parties, such a dialogue has now become essential. On one hand, it could help ease internal tensions that could lead to clashes and security breakdowns. On the other, it could help resolve Lebanon's political deadlock.As negotiations appear stalled, some believe this is the right time to ease internal tensions through a national dialogue while waiting for regional and international developments to unfold. If the dialogue fails, they argue, no one could accuse it of undermining the negotiations. If it succeeds in moving the process forward and...