Lebanon, the dream of Mideast Christians is over.  It has ceased to exist as a functional nation state.  Islam destroyed it. Right now, Lebanon can be divided into four regions.  The center is Christian.  The North is Sunni.  The South is Shia.  The fourth region is Beirut, which is a mix.  Though stuck in the Christian center of Lebanon, the wealth of Beirut -- originally a Christian achievement -- has attracted Druze, Muslims, and others.  The consequence is that even if Lebanon were split into three independent nations, no way could be found to split Beirut.  A peaceful separation of Lebanon is not possible. It is the southern region, south of the Litani River, which is the chief problem.  The south of Lebanon is heavily Shia.  This is Hezb’allah territory.  They are a nation unto themselves with broad local support.  While Hezb’allah claims loyalty to Lebanon, in actuality it rules the Lebanon by...(Read Full Article)