Lebanon
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
LebanonLebanese anger with all politicians will mount
A succession of failed energy policies contributed to a new tragedy
LebanonBeirut’s energy subsidy policy will cause chaos
The caretaker government and the central bank are clashing over how to manage dwindling reserves and petrol prices
LebanonLebanon’s possible new government would still struggle
The latest prime-minister designate is adopting a less confrontational style, as financial pressures mount
LebanonLebanese-Syrian-Israeli tensions bring rising risk
An unusual exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah was followed by an exchange of warnings
LebanonTensions could rise on the Lebanese-Israeli border
Israel has launched its first air strikes targeting southern Lebanon in eight years
LebanonLebanese blast anger and rising hunger risk violence
Evidence of leaders’ negligence has mounted ahead of today’s anniversary of the deadly Beirut blast
LebanonSyrian-Lebanese food shortages will drive instability
Close cross-border connections link the Syrian drought and a lack of hard currency in Lebanon
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