In light of the current impasse in Lebanon, there has been a lot of talk about dialogue. However, there are differences around the nature of this dialogue: Is it a dialogue or consultation? Between groups or a duo? The country will be back in the labyrinth of futile debates. Meanwhile, the Quintet Committee holds its meeting, and American and French joint initiatives and proposals are presented. Some of them are aimed at restoring calm in the southern border through deals or understandings, and others to resolve the conundrum of the presidential elections.