Lebanon

  • Mar 26, 2019
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Narrow US message risks weakening its role in Lebanon

Pompeo told Lebanese officials that they must reduce Hezbollah's influence to counter Iranian threats

Lebanon
  • Mar 6, 2019
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The West will fail to loosen Hezbollah grip in Lebanon

London added Hezbollah’s political wing to its list of terrorist groups, and Washington has warned of Iranian influence

Lebanon
  • Feb 28, 2019
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Lebanese plans to cut energy spending risk instability

Beirut is planning to cut funds to the state-owned power company as it undertakes reforms demanded by donors

Lebanon
  • Feb 7, 2019
  • 7 min read

Lebanese government will likely limp toward reform

After more than half a year of deadlock and the threat of economic collapse, politicians agreed to form a government

Lebanon
  • Feb 1, 2019
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Lebanese government provides temporary economic relief

Officials have finally announced a deal to form a government, almost nine months after the general election

Lebanon
  • Dec 11, 2018
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Intra-Christian competition will increase in Lebanon

With an aging president, who must by law be Christian, tension is rising among co-religionists looking to succeed him

Lebanon
  • Dec 4, 2018
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An Israeli-Lebanese armed clash depends on Hezbollah

Israel has begun a military operation to remove alleged Hezbollah tunnels entering the country under the Lebanese border

Lebanon
  • Oct 30, 2018
  • 2 min read

Christian rivalries may weaken a new Lebanese cabinet

Politicians are on the verge of agreeing on a government after months of negotiations

Lebanon