The Obama administration thankfully understands that agreeing to communicate does not necessarily mean that you need to agree on everything, but rather that you are open to exploring constructive ways of resolving differences. If both the U.S. and Syria are adopting this attitude, it can only be beneficial for Lebanon, which has in the past gotten bruised in the tug of war between the two countries.
One of the main concerns in Lebanon is that a mending of ties between Syria and the U.S. could come at Lebanon’s expense. Many are already asking whether this country will be sold out for the benefit of the wider regional objectives of bigger international players. The answer to that question is simple: Lebanon will only be sold if the Lebanese put their country up for sale. If we abandon all of our principles for the sake of pleasing outside powers, the country will be the price that we will be required to pay for our own neglect. Access the full article>>
