Lebanon

Moscow's intervention in Syria complicates Israel's efforts to prevent advanced weapons transfers to Hezbollah

Europe's migrant problems have focussed international attention on the aid response to Syria's refugee crisis

The impact of the Iran nuclear deal, Syria's civil war and low oil prices will reverberate across the region

Rubbish collection crisis has tapped into wider popular frustration at the government

Without a quick solution to the waste management crisis, protests could escalate and even lead to the government's fall

The protests reflect frustration with the government, which has been paralysed by political deadlock over Syria

The vast majority of refugees remain within the region, with Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan hosting the largest numbers

Jihadists and Hezbollah are preparing for a new showdown in the strategic Qalamoun mountain region bordering Syria