Will Paris talks help Lebanon’s army turn sovereignty pledges into reality?

Lebanon sought international backing for an expanded role for its army at talks in Paris on Thursday that focused on the resources needed to extend state authority while Israeli forces remain on Lebanese territory and Hezbollah retains its weapons. The meeting, convened by France and Jordan, was a preparatory step toward an international conference in support of the Lebanese army and Internal Security Forces. The agenda focused on the resources needed to strengthen security institutions and enab