I think Lebanon has for some time been under the control of Syria. A free Lebanon is a thing of the distant past.
Correct. Both uncilivilzed countries should be invaded, conquered, and subjugated by the west. Then, let them govern themselves after they convince the west that they can act in a civilized manner vis their neighbors. They don't attack their neighbors, they can govern themselves in any manner that they choose. If they fail to comply, they will become vassal states, subjucated by their more civilized superiors -- the west. That's all.
BTW, the same goes for Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, etc. etc.