Lebanon
Lebanon’s economy has further to fall
A requirement for banks to boost their capital only scratches the surface of the financial-sector catastrophe
LebanonLebanon risks chaotic protests and more sectarianism
On the six-month anniversary of the Beirut blast, political change remains blocked
LebanonLebanese lockdown will amplify hunger and division
Anti-lockdown demonstrators in Tripoli have attacked police, met with tear gas and rubber bullets
LebanonLebanese central bank controversy will intensify
A Swiss embezzlement probe has ratchetted up tensions over widespread corruption allegations
LebanonBeirut politicians may externalise mounting crisis
As COVID-19 hospitals treat patients in their cars, squabbles over government formation worsen
LebanonLebanese Shia will rely on Hezbollah parallel economy
As central bank reserves run short and basic goods subsidies come under threat, poverty is rising sharply
LebanonRisks and opportunities 2021: Middle East/North Africa
COVID-19-driven economic turmoil is unlikely to translate into political change
Middle EastBeirut is unlikely to agree a donor-friendly cabinet
The president and prime minister meet again today after intensive mediation
Lebanon
