Lebanon

  • May 21, 2021
  • 2 min read

Syrian refugees in Lebanon face multiple new pressures

Beirut's crisis is worsening economic conditions and allowing Damascus more access

Syria
  • May 19, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon risks further deterioration in Gulf ties

Politicians have disowned insulting comments by the resigning foreign minister, but Beirut still has little to offer

Lebanon
  • May 13, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanese elite leaders may keep an inward focus

As the country nears another economic cliff, foreign partners step up threats against intransigent politicians

Lebanon
  • May 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

Foreign patrons will boost pressure on Lebanese elites

The French foreign minister is visiting, after threats of targeted sanctions

Lebanon
  • Apr 29, 2021
  • 7 min read

Israel will leverage East Mediterranean assets

Hydrocarbon hopes advance wider regional cooperation -- but also tensions with Ankara

Israel
  • Apr 22, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s long crisis will weaken state institutions

Sectarian divisions have led an investigating judge to ignore orders, instead relying on popular support

Lebanon
  • Apr 16, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanese leaders’ short-termism will impede gas hopes

Washington is pushing for renewed maritime border talks with Israel, highlighting the long-term hydrocarbons prospects

Lebanon
  • Apr 13, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s dwindling reserves risk a violent crisis

Consumer anger over vanishing availability of subsidised good has forced some petrol stations and bakeries to close

Lebanon