In exchange for Hezbollah's agreement to disarm in stages, March 14 must offer to initiate a far-reaching dialogue on implementing political reforms within a specific timeframe, under the auspices of the Taif Accord, one of whose results would be to expand the political representation of the Shiite community. Shiites would, thus, have a choice between Hezbollah's weapons and greater political power; between self-preservation under the party's military umbrella or under the umbrella of the state.
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