BEIRUT: As Lebanon enters 2026, the national mood is defined less by a sense of recovery than by the daunting task of managing overlapping crises. While the past year provided the first cautious stirrings of renewal, politicians and analysts alike describe 2026 as the pivotal year that will determine if these fragile foundations can support a permanent state. For former MP Fares Saeed, the coming year is one where Lebanon must continue the deep soul-searching required to enter a true recovery phase.