Beirut 1946: The Evacuation That Ended an Empire
In December 1946, the last French troops left Lebanon, ending a mandate that had begun in 1920. But it wasn't a peaceful departure—it came after months of strikes, protests, and a crisis that brought the government to its knees. This episode zooms in on the 1945–1946 evacuation crisis, focusing on the roles of Prime Minister Riad al-Solh, President Bishara al-Khuri, and the French General Étienne Beynet. We explore how Lebanese nationalists used the Arab League, street protests, and the port of Beirut to pressure France into leaving. The story also touches on the 1945 Levant Crisis, the Syrian parallel, and the lasting legacy of this moment for Lebanese sovereignty. It's a forgotten chapter that set the stage for the Cold War-era politics of the region.
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