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Lebanese eager for French leadership in absence of their own

Many in Lebanon believe that French intervention is sorely needed.

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Lebanese eager for French leadership in absence of their own​

Many in Lebanon believe that French intervention is sorely needed.
By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 01:44

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Beirut late Monday for his second visit to Lebanon since the August 4 port blast that killed at least 190 people. The Lebanese people are generally eager for France’s help in a country devoid of functional leadership. In addition to heading global aid efforts, France seeks the opportunity to highlight its diplomatic prowess for the international community.

Lebanese politicians are planning to implement changes to improve the country’s political structure. The purpose of Macron’s visit is to oversee those plans. The goal is to achieve a political solution that would include the formation of a functional government headed by a new prime minister. The restructured regime, it is hoped, would start instituting sweeping changes and hold an election within the next 12 months. In return, Beirut would receive much-needed financial assistance from abroad.

I believe we discussed this before, French leadership might not be great but considering circumstances, it might be better. And it would only be for a temporary period.

I’m not Lebanese but I might look at it if I were. Just my view. Sometimes, we might need that extra help, look at the Marshall plan in Europe and etc. etc. Wealthier countries already help some countries that might need a boost here and there. Foreign aid, very common.

I mean, even our country had some big help in our early years, that’s a question for historians but it did happen.