Lebanon on the Verge of a Social Volcano

In Lebanon, perched on the edge of a social volcano, there is neither politics nor policies; everything in the country is improvisation upon improvisation. The whole world is changing, yet Lebanon remains unchanged as long as the mentality governing affairs remains the same, unaltered. The external scene indicates major changes from which Lebanon will not be a part. The internal scene, meanwhile, is clear, portraying a repeated and identical image of a sick and rotten mentality. In the absence of any vision from officials to keep pace with international events and changes, Lebanon remains without a government, while circles await the movements of appointed Prime Minister Najib Mikati following his return from abroad, particularly whether he will visit the Baabda Palace soon. A ministerial source indicated to Al-Anba that it is neither reasonable nor logical for Mikati to visit Baabda without a prior appointment. Prime Minister Mikati is tasked with forming a government, and it is inappropriate to say that the doors of the presidential palace are open to everyone. The protocol dictates that once the plane carrying him lands at Rafik Hariri International Airport, the Baabda Palace circles should be informed of his arrival, an appointment for the visit should be scheduled, and he should be notified through the Director-General of the Council of Ministers to inform Prime Minister Mikati in turn.