Bombings renew fears in Beirut’s southern suburbs

Although the Lebanese in general, and the residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs in particular, felt relieved after security breakthroughs and arrests, their fears have been renewed since the Feb. 19 twin attacks in Bir Hassan.

Lebanon

Rival Lebanese camps form unity government to fight terrorism

After months of accusing each other of treason, rival Lebanese camps formed a unity government to fight the growing terrorist threat.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s new government based on mutual oversight

After a governmental vacuum that lasted 11 months, Lebanese parties have finally formed a government based on Sunni and Shiite groups providing a supervisory role to the other, with Christians serving as mediators.

Lebanon

Women in Lebanon still threatened by sexism, violence

Several cases of kidnapping, violence and other acts against women indicate that Lebanon still has a long way to go in ensuring gender equality.

Lebanon

Lebanon between Obama and Hollande

Similar to the convergence between the United States and France over Lebanon in 2005, one between Presidents Barack Obama and Francois Hollande may soon help Lebanon gain a new government and president.

Lebanon

Hariri, Nasrallah speeches will shape next steps in Lebanon

Two speeches, one by Saad Hariri on Feb. 14 and one by Hassan Nasrallah on Feb. 16, will decide whether a new Lebanese government is formed.

Lebanon

Lebanon government talks stall again

Developments at the Geneva II conference and in the Western-Iranian nuclear talks may have stalled Lebanon’s government formation

Lebanon

Israeli security chiefs modify assessment on Syrian war

The Israel Defense Forces estimate that the Syrian war may last a decade, ending with Syria being divided into several cantons, with jihadist forces on the Israeli border and Hezbollah gaining in military experience.

Israel

Have bombings united the Lebanese Shiites behind Hezbollah?

Although many suspect the recent bombings in Lebanon are aimed at breaking Shiite support for Hezbollah, they may be having the opposite effect.

Lebanon

Neutrality, reform needed to rescue Lebanon’s economy

Lebanon’s economy is collapsing and the only thing that can save it is a new government that keeps Lebanon neutral in the Syrian war and implements economic and administrative reforms.

Lebanon

Lebanon has historic chance to regain neutrality

The conflict between the Sunnis and Shiites in Lebanon is an opportunity for Christians to revive the Baabda Declaration, which calls for Lebanon’s neutrality, a historic Christian principle.

Lebanon

Will Lebanon have to start from scratch to form new government?

As the governmental vacuum persists and Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam fails to reach a consensus among rival parties, it seems likely that the cabinet formation process may start over.

Lebanon