Lebanon
New premier will fail to please the Lebanese or donors
Shia and Christian parties have orchestrated the appointment of the new Sunni prime minister
LebanonLebanon’s political crisis will become more sectarian
Delayed consultations to nominate a new prime minister have begun in Beirut
LebanonLong-term refugee problems may mould the Middle East
Refugees and IDPs who do not return home within six months have a high probability of protracted displacement
Middle EastParalysed Beirut may see bread riots and new violence
The International Support Group for Lebanon has refused an economic bailout without a new cabinet
LebanonLebanon's return to deadlock leaves a dangerous vacuum
The leading candidate for prime minister has withdrawn under pressure from Sunni religious leaders
LebanonLebanese elites’ economic rescue planning may fail
Ongoing political paralysis is raising fears of a financial meltdown
LebanonLong Lebanon crisis risks debt payments and dollar peg
With sectarian clashes on the rise, a foreign currency shortage is hitting the economy hard
LebanonIraqi and Lebanese protestors will face powerful foes
Iran-linked Shia groups have clashed with demonstrators in both countries
Iraq
