Hezbollah and Lebanon’s national dialogue: 20 years of talks over its weapons, no deal on implementation

A call for renewed dialogue between Hezbollah and Lebanese factions regarding the control of weapons has reignited longstanding debates, with critics arguing that these discussions have historically favored Hezbollah and allowed it to consolidate power. Despite past national dialogue initiatives, no effective resolution has been reached, and political analysts suggest that the real decision-making power lies with Iran. The current…