Lebanon’s Predicament Is Reason to Crack Down on Hizballah, Not Give It a Pass

Even before the devastating explosion that left hundreds dead and thousands injured, and destroyed much of Beirut’s port and the surrounding neighborhood, Lebanon was in the midst of a crisis brought on by rampant corruption, financial collapse, and ineffective governance. Inseparable from this crisis, writes H.R. McMaster, is Hizballah, which has gained immense influence over the small country’s political system. McMaster argues that the resignation of Lebanon’s government, combined with the country’s need for international aid, has opened a chance for political reform: