Over many decades, Lebanon has regularly found itself at the epicentre of Middle Eastern conflict. In part, this is proof that ‘geography is destiny’. But for historical reasons Lebanon has also faced unique challenges in forging a unified state that can assert its sovereignty, making it a convenient operating base for sectarian forces, a focal point for regional power struggles, and a battleground for other people’s wars.

In the latest episode of the TAG:Lines podcast series, we invited Ralph Baydoun, Analyst and Director of InflueAnswers, to discuss the spillover of conflict into Lebanon. What are the roots of Lebanon’s vulnerability, how should it respond to current and future conflict within its borders, and can it ever become a state capable of asserting its own right to sovereignty and self-determination?

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