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Mitsotakis' expected Beirut visit and the challenges facing Lebanon

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to visit Lebanon in the coming days, an important diplomatic move that underscores Greece’s commitment to fostering stability and security in the region. It would also make Mitsotakis the first EU leader - as Kathimerini notes - to visit Lebanon since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hezbollah. Steven Howard, the Director of Policy and Outreach at the American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL), joins Thanos Davelis ahead of this visit to look at the current situation on the ground in Lebanon, what to expect from the new US administration here, and how Greece and Cyprus can be helpful as we consider Lebanon’s future. 

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Mitsotakis’ Beirut visit signals intent

PM Mitsotakis postpones Lebanon visit due to aircraft malfunction

Trump picks Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Arab, Middle Eastern affairs

Exclusive: Blinken wants to give successor Rubio the 'strongest hand' possible

Christodoulides, Trump reaffirm commitment for strengthened Cyprus-US ties

New SYRIZA leader aims for party overhaul

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