Lebanon's demise is its leaders' safety net: Sectarianism...

"... "Hariri can now address the needs of his own sectarian constituency: the Sunnis," said Hilal Khashan, a political science professor at the American University of Beirut. It remains to be seen whether Sunnis will support Mr. Hariri, even as he forms an opposition. Mr. Mikati is also a well-known and respected figure in the Sunni community and many have said they don't mind his leadership...."