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Posted: 2025-05-10 17:53:34 UTC
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Lebanon, despite having a flag and political institutions, does not meet the definition of a state due to the lack of a monopoly on the use of force. Hezbollah effectively controls the border area with Lebanon, populated mostly by a hostile Shiite population, and initiated a war against Israel. Syria and Iraq also do not meet the definitions of a state due to the control of various militias, foreign armies, and local military forces over different regions.
Lebanon's lack of sovereignty due to Hezbollah's control.
The failure of the Sykes-Picot agreement in defining borders.
The need to reassess the border with Lebanon.
Hezbollah's control over the border area with Lebanon.
The threat of a ground invasion by an Iranian militia.
The failure of existing political structures to maintain sovereignty.