A New Chapter in Lebanon Syria Relations: Sovereignty and Cooperation in a Shifting Regional Landscape The visit of Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to Damascus earlier this month marked a significant milestone in the evolving relationship between Lebanon and Syria.
The two countries have long been entwined in a complex web of politics, security, and economics, but recent developments suggest they are attempting to forge a new path forward – one that prioritizes sovereignty and cooperation over decades long Syrian dominance.
The fall of President Bashar al Assad's regime in December 2024 sent shockwaves throughout the region.