Bangladesh, July 10 -- French President Emmanuel Macrons recent visit to Syria has once again highlighted the complex geopolitical dynamics shaping the future of the Levant. While the trip covered a wide range of issues-from economic cooperation and regional reconstruction to security and diplomatic normalization-it also underscored the differing approaches of France and the United States toward Lebanon and the role of Hezbollah.

At the heart of these differences lies a critical question: should Syria remain completely detached from Lebanons internal political and security affairs, or should it actively assist in weakening Hezbollahs influence in order to strengthen the Lebanese state? The answer to that question has significant implicat...