Politics
monopoly on weapons
The principle that the state alone has the right to bear and use arms. A central demand in the Lebanese debate over Hezbollah's weapons and security control.
Monopoly on weapons is a constitutional and political principle meaning that the state and its security institutions are the only body authorized to bear arms and use force. It appears in Lebanese ministerial statements and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. A broad Lebanese faction demands it, while Hezbollah argues its weapons are tied to confronting Israel. The file is sensitive and affects government formation and relations with the international community.
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