Lebanon
Beirut’s conflicting alliances may prove unstable
After Islamic State’s first-ever evacuation deal, US bombers strand the convoy
LebanonArmy-Syria-Hezbollah ties will divide Lebanese sects
The offensive against salafi-jihadists on the Syrian border has stirred debate on Hezbollah’s role in the country
LebanonLebanese factions will bargain hard over a new tax law
The president is blocking long-awaited legislation on tax hikes to fund a civil servants' pay rise
LebanonHezbollah’s victories may undermine Lebanese premier
The Shia movement has defeated Syrian salafi-jihadist militants, who are now being evacuated
LebanonAttack on Syrian militants could draw in Lebanese army
As the US Congress mulls new sanctions against Hezbollah, it has launched an offensive against salafi-jihadist groups
LebanonLebanese army cooperation with Hezbollah carries risks
An offensive against salafi-jihadist militants near the Syrian border is stirring up anger on the refugee issue
LebanonLebanon could become less welcoming to refugees
After initially welcoming Syrian refugees, local residents have growing economic and security concerns
LebanonLebanon’s new electoral law favours sectarian parties
Reformers are not satisfied by the last-minute legislation
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