Lebanon

  • Nov 22, 2019
  • 2 min read

Lebanese elites may be forced to stop procrastinating

Senior politicians are temporising in the face of nationwide demonstrations, but face rising economic pressures

Lebanon
  • Nov 13, 2019
  • 2 min read

Lebanese protest risks are rising

An unsatisfactory presidential speech and the fatal shooting of a Druze protester have intensified demonstrations

Lebanon
  • Nov 7, 2019
  • 2 min read

Lebanese technocratic cabinet will be no panacea

Protesters are demanding an end to corruption and the role of sectarian parties; talks continue

Lebanon
  • Nov 1, 2019
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s soft capital controls may erode confidence

As the authorities promote a return to 'normality' after protests, the spotlight is on the banking sector

Lebanon
  • Oct 30, 2019
  • 7 min read

Premier’s resignation will deepen the Lebanese impasse

Nationwide protesters are demanding an end to corruption and economic stagnation

Lebanon
  • Oct 28, 2019
  • 2 min read

Iran’s fears may worsen bloodshed in Iraq and Lebanon

As popular demonstrations gain momentum, pro-Iranian groups blame foreign conspirators

Iraq
  • Oct 25, 2019
  • 2 min read

Mounting Lebanese protests will face complex blockages

There is an increased buzz of excitement around cross-sectarian demonstrations

Lebanon
  • Oct 22, 2019
  • 7 min read

Lebanese protests will tighten the economic trap

The popular political backlash comes at a time of deepening financial crisis

Lebanon