Will the West Forget Lebanon?

France, the US and other nations who have historically come to the aid of Lebanon in times of crises have said this week that they will not bailout Lebanon’s economy unless a credible government is formed capable of overhauling the bankrupt state. Patrick Durel, an advisor to Emmanuel Macron said in talks last week that France “will not bail them out unless there are reforms,” according to sources who were present at meetings in Beirut. “Those times have changed,” he added, referrin