Lebanon stands at a crossroads, with profound political changes unfolding, the weakening of Hezbollah, and the transformation of its regional alliances. The newly appointed Prime Minister-designate, Nawaf Salam, takes office amidst great turmoil on the internal and external levels. Hezbollah, which has long dominated Lebanon's power structure, has been in decline ever since the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah, the loss of its key ally in Syria's Bashar al-Assad, and the growing economic and political constraints on its patron, Iran. This period continues as Lebanon's sectarian-based confessional political system remains a contentious topic, with louder calls for reform....