France’s Macron gambles on Lebanon cabinet formation
In this light France also plays a role as the former colonial power, helping to direct operations against extremists across the Sahel and also playing a role in Lebanon.
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron upon his arrival at the airport in Beirut, Lebanon August 6, 2020(photo credit: DALATI NOHRA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN