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Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam expressed his willingness to open direct channels of communication with Hezbollah and the Amal Movement. According to reports on Thursday, he said he wanted to engage in direct dialogue on all key issues. These initiatives aim to guarantee the political collaboration necessary for the formation of the Lebanese government.
The two parties, according to informed sources, have no intention of boycotting Salam or his government, regardless of any potential agreements that might be reached. “We have moved from a decision to boycott to a dialogue, because everyone, including President Michel Aoun and Nawaf Salam, knows that the non-participation of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement would lead not only to a government crisis, but also to a governance crisis,” said cited sources.
Inclusive governance in the face of challenges
Salam seems to favor the establishment of a “techno-political” government, combining technical experts and political representatives. This model is envisaged to meet both the expectations of international partners and the imperatives of internal political balances. However, the success of this approach depends heavily on the participation of the main political forces, including Hezbollah and the Amal Movement.
The challenges Salam faces are numerous. The economic crisis, the collapse of the national currency, and international pressure for structural reforms require a functional and inclusive government. Without the support of major political blocs, any attempt at reform risks encountering significant obstacles.
A dialogue to avoid a crisis
Lebanon is going through one of the worst political and economic crises in its history. A lack of participation by key political forces, such as Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, could worsen instability. The dialogue proposed by Nawaf Salam marks a desire to include all parties in order to avoid institutional impasse.
-Sources familiar with the matter indicate that this strategy is seen as essential to maintaining political stability. The international community is closely monitoring developments, demanding reforms as a precondition for any financial support. The formation of a representative government, capable of making decisions, is a non-negotiable imperative.
A techno-politics in response to the crisis
The prospect of a techno-political government would make it possible to combine technical expertise and political balance. This mixed structure could restore donor confidence and ease local tensions. However, it also represents a delicate compromise, particularly with the traditional parties, which remain influential in Lebanese institutions.
The participation of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, according to observers, could allow for better acceptance of reforms across the country’s various communities. It would also avoid institutional paralysis that would compromise the government’s ability to respond to economic and social emergencies.
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