Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Lebanon stands at a defining crossroads – one that will shape its sovereignty, stability, and very survival as a nation. The decision before the country is stark: reclaim the monopoly on legitimate force or resign itself to a slow, irreversible erosion of the state. At the center of this crisis lies Hezbollahs arsenal – a parallel military structure that operates beyond government control, answers to an external command hierarchy, and holds enough influence to veto national decisions at will.

For decades, Hezbollah has justified its weapons under the banner of “resistance,” first framed as a necessary shield against Israeli aggression. In the 1980s and 1990s, this narrative resonated with ma...