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Lebanon has a new government. I will not be surprised if Syria receives official notice that an Ambassador has been named to return to Damascus, pending congressional confirmation. We turn to Qifa Nabki for smart analysis. (Also see his breakdown of the cabinet). I have also copied Blanford, who is wise on things Lebanon and […]http://qifanabki.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/saad-with-berri-and-nasrallah.jpg?w=240&h=181