Random Thoughts from Lebanon

I shall be going to Cyprus this evening for five days, where progress towards a solution to the division of the island looks a better prospect that at any time in the past and much more likely than a solution to the political stalemate in Lebanon. During my stay in Cyprus the Lebanese parliament is scheduled to meet, yet again, on Tuesday to elect a president. As in the past, it is generally expected that the session will be postponed once more. At present no-one seems to be doing much about the matter and one is lead to the conclusion that neither side really wants an election to take palce. The present impasse may well drag on for a long time. The Arab League summit in Damascus next week should address the issue, but what is needed is the will on the part of the Lebanese political leaders to resolve the issues, and that seems to be sadly lacking. On a more positive note, the political rhetoric has diminished and violence has been largely avoided recently.

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