Lebanon's Sovereignty at Stake: US tightens grip with military, economic, political pressure In recent years, Lebanon has witnessed a significant intensification of US influence, shifting from diplomatic interactions to overt political and military control. This evolution, driven by strategic interests in maintaining regional order, has become a point of contention within Lebanese society. Financial aid, sanctions, and conditional support have increasingly tied Beirut’s policies to Washington’s objectives, leaving Lebanon grappling with its sovereignty and future direction. Former US President Barack Obama, in his 2020 memoir A Promised Land, underscored that any move toward...