Lebanon

  • Sep 28, 2021
  • 2 min read

Accountability for the Beirut port blast is unlikely

Yet another judge investigating the deadly explosion in August 2020 has come under political threat

Lebanon
  • Sep 21, 2021
  • 2 min read

New Lebanese cabinet’s economic plan faces hurdles

There is finally a government in Beirut, but it is still failing to keep the lights on

Lebanon
  • Sep 16, 2021
  • 7 min read

Lebanon’s energy hopes depend on Mideast integration

Lebanon is seeking neighbours' assistance to alleviate its acute electricity and fuel crises

Middle East
  • Sep 14, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s new cabinet faces immediate embarrassment

The long-awaited government under billionaire Najib Mikati has held its first meeting

Lebanon
  • Sep 10, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s new cabinet will focus on donors and polls

Beirut at last has another government -- but no clearer plan to resolve intractable economic and political challenges

Lebanon
  • Sep 8, 2021
  • 2 min read

Middle East concerns over Lebanon’s crisis will mount

Cairo, Amman and Damascus are looking at a complex US-backed plan to provide electricity, as Tehran offers rival plan

Middle East
  • Aug 24, 2021
  • 2 min read

Beirut’s short-term fiscal moves offer few benefits

Some more international funding looks set to come through, but policies are opaque

Lebanon
  • Aug 19, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s likely new government will change little

Hezbollah poses as saviour of the energy crisis, while its allies look set to dominate an upcoming cabinet

Lebanon