Lebanon faces three January deadlines

January 2014 will include three significant events for Lebanon related to the formation of the new government, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the Geneva II Syria Conference.

Lebanon

Saudi Arabia, France make their move in Lebanon

Hezbollah reacts to Saudi Arabia providing $3 billion in aid to the Lebanese army to buy French weapons.

Saudi Arabia

Lebanese society on verge of further breakdown

In Lebanon, new security threats arise almost daily, threatening the country's stability.

Lebanon

Was Thursday’s Beirut blast linked to Sidon attack?

A security source said that Thursday’s explosion in Beirut may have been prepared in a hurry and may be linked to the attack on a Lebanese army checkpoint in Sidon on Dec. 15, 2013.

Saudi Arabia

Chatah's assassination marks rise of extremism

In Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, the forces of moderation are being displaced by the forces of extremism.

Saudi Arabia

Lebanese Shiite cleric calls for building inclusive state

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanese Shiite cleric Hani Fahs said that the region must work toward peace, and citizens should work to build inclusive states.

Iraq

Al-Qaeda-affiliated emir arrested in Lebanon

Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid, the emir of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades in the Levant, was arrested by the Lebanese army, and he is hospitalized.

Lebanon

Another year, another chance for spring

2014 will be a time for the Middle East to assess the promises and falterings of the Arab Spring and rebuild the confidence of the people to push forward together.

Lebanon

Chatah assassination marks dangerous escalation

After the assassination of Lebanon's former finance minister, efforts must be made to protect Lebanon from further sectarian breakdown.

Lebanon

Southern suburbs stand apart in Beirut

Al-Monitor tours Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, to learn more about life there and residents’ views on Hezbollah’s Syria policy.

Lebanon

Famous diva's 'fondness' for Nasrallah stirs controversy

Lebanese artist, musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani stirred controversy when he said in an interview that his mother, the acclaimed Lebanese diva Fairouz, was ‘fond’ of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Lebanon

Lebanese banks face prospects, challenges

Political stability and another look at economic policies are needed to save Lebanese banks, which have acted as the national economy’s driving force.

Lebanon