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Whether the new Syrian government possesses the necessary expertise to handle the complex border issue remains to be seen, but some good-faith assistance could be helpful. Shutterstock

Why defining Lebanon's border with Syria is so important

The absence of a set border curtails the ability of both states to enforce security. A clearly defined border can bring stability to a region that has been mired in conflict for decades. Here's how.

Frederic C. Hof 23, Jun 2025
A Lebanese army soldier guards the Lebanese-Syrian border in an area they recently took from the Islamic State (IS) group in Jurud Ras Baalbek on August 28, 2017. PATRICK BAZ / AFP

The winding history of the Lebanese-Syrian border

Once a united land mass, Lebanon and Syria have struggled to mark their borders since the end of the French mandate in 1946. Now there is a new push to draw a line once and for all.

Sami Moubayed 02, May 2025
A Lebanese soldier stands on a watchtower in Lebanon's Wadi Khaled region, a major crossing point for illegal migrants from Syria, northern Lebanon on October 5, 2023. AFP

Mending fences: Syria, Lebanon get push to fix their border

The 375km Lebanon-Syria border is a story of security, smuggling, sovereignty, and geographical blurring. After a century of disputes and clashes, can new talks settle things once and for all?

Fayza Diab 11, Apr 2025
A Syrian policeman patrols the ancient oasis city of Palmyra in March. Many Syrian antiquities have been looted and smuggled out of the country during the past three years of civil war/ Joseph Eid/AFP/Getty Images

Antiquities Smuggling: New Source of Funding for Syrian Militias

Qamishli- Iran’s military influence in Syria has moved through different forms and levels since the beginning of Tehran’s intervention in the Syrian crisis years ago to support Syrian President…

Jiwan Soz 14, Jan 2022
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