An episode discussing sub-state disarmament, the mood for 'Change' approaching 2026 parliamentary elections, pragmatism vs purity tests on measuring government success, factors due to war vs local agency, positive trends moving forward and how to interpret the moment we're living through.With Member of Parliament Ibrahim Mneimneh.The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations.Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter:@thebeirutbanyanAnd check out our website:www.beirutbanyan.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:22 Is war on the horizon?3:21 Delayed disarmament6:31 Measuring govt success15:03 Mood for ‘Change’ & 2026 elections25:37 A victory scored & needed?35:34 Gap resolution37:54 Red lines on withdrawing govt support40:30 Purity tests45:53 Interpreting this moment