U.S., Iran and inertia, an axis to dampen France’s Lebanese dreams
French President Emmanuel Macron has been spearheading international efforts to rescue Lebanon, a former French protectorate from its deepest crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.
Lebanon
Talks begin to resolve disputed Lebanon-Israel maritime border
The process to resolve the long-running dispute, which could lead to the development of what news reports suggest are potentially lucrative natural gas fields under the disputed area, is being facilitated by the UN and the United States.
Syria constitutional reform talks, hold promise for new social contract
Constitutional reform talks between Syria’s Government and opposition leaders are due next week in Geneva
Beirut Blast Shockwaves Will Be Felt by Hezbollah for a Long Time
Massive damage could reopen public debate on storing weapons in population centers as port shutdown comes at a time when Lebanon needs every dollar
China’s Response to the Killing of Soleimani
By Roie Yellinek The January 3 US drone strike that killed Quds Force commander Qassem
Of Lebanon and protests
The financial and monetary situation in Lebanon is on the edge of the abyss due to the fact that public debt is now more than $80 billion, and some say reached the threshold of $100 billion, as well as because of the decline in cash reserves in hard currency in the Central Bank of Lebanon,
Is There a Plausible Alternative to The Two-State Solution?
two states were viewed not just as the indispensable basis for the long-term relationship between the two peoples, but also as the essential structure for serious negotiations on all outstanding issues, whatever the ultimate vision. In other words, it was as much “framework” as “solution.”
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“Both Teheran and Washington are seeking to increase their influence in Iraq”
Face to Face with Haytham Mouzahem on the current situation in the Middle East
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UNPACKING GENDERED REALITIES IN DISPLACEMENT: The status of Syrian refugee women in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq
Economic security emerged as a primary concern and challenge for women across all countries.
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