ABSTRACT The recent statements by the Italian Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto, concerning the reinforcement of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), have garnered considerable attention for their implications on Lebanon’s internal stability and the broader Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape. Italy’s intent to bolster Lebanon’s state military capabilities aims to reposition the LAF as a principal stabilizing … Leggi tutto A Double-Edged Sword: Crosetto’s Plan to Reinforce Lebanon’s Military and Its Regional Repercussions