Lebanon
Oil and gas hopes come too late for Lebanon’s finances
Offshore drilling is set to begin at last, as the new cabinet seeks to hasten a second bidding round
LebanonNew Lebanese budget will fail to avert economic crash
In a controversial session, the new premier has pushed through his predecessor’s draft 2020 budget law
LebanonLebanese Hezbollah will avoid post-Soleimani US fight
The Shia political-military movement faces new internal and external challenges
LebanonA new cabinet will fail to deliver Lebanon from crisis
After weeks of deadlock, a government has been unveiled as protests continue and the risk of sovereign default is rising
LebanonBeirut protesters’ rising anger heralds new violence
With no progress on government formation and economic indicators worsening, ‘peaceful’ demonstrations recede
LebanonA Lebanese economic crash is looking more likely
Even high-priority international payments are now being blocked, as parties squabble over ministerial allocations
LebanonRegional tensions will worsen Lebanon’s crisis
With no progress on government formation, economic conditions have deteriorated
LebanonRisks and opportunities 2020: Middle East North Africa
The region is preoccupied by Gulf divisions, new protest movements and deep economic uncertainties
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