Kuwait’s Position in the Gulf-Lebanon Diplomatic Row
Giorgio Cafiero analyzes the diplomatic row between four Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members and Lebanon and how it represents new challenges and severe complications for Beirut.
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Hezbollah
Hezbollah in Syria: a gamble too far?
Despite incurring heavy losses, Hezbollah stands to gain from its participation in the Syrian civil war on the side of Assad.
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Why Lebanon may delay elections – for a third time
Lebanon’s democracy might feel the biggest sting at the ballot box if the country’s politicians fail to agree on a new electoral law.
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President Aoun has no quick fix to Lebanon’s challenges
The Syrian refugee crisis, corruption, and unraveling political coalitions are among the many problems facing Lebanese President Michel Aoun.
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Middle East leaders mourn Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro, the revolutionary leader who ruled Cuba for nearly half a century, died on November 25 at the age
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Middle East Weekly Roundup: Lebanon’s new leader, Egypt’s currency crash, the battle for Mosul
Egypt The Egyptian pound lost nearly half its value as the Egyptian government decided to let the currency float. The
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The Death of Hezbollah
Death of Hezbollah’s Military Commander Signifies a Disturbing Trend for the Shiite militia May 2016 came in with a bang;
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