Lebanese Unions End Strikes As Economic Crisis Continues

Although Lebanese President Michel Suleiman has succeeded in ending a weeklong wave of public sector strikes that paralyzed much of Lebanon, the country’s economy still faces many challenges, writes Elie Hajj.

Lebanon

Hagel, Syria, the P5+1 and Iran

The Senate confirmed Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense as the United States announced $60 million in non-lethal aid to the Syrian Opposition Council; Israel, Iraq and Lebanon continue to be concerned about the regionalization of the war in Syria; and Iran puts Syria in play after the P5+1 meetings.

Iraq

Lebanese Politician Criticizes Failures in Government Services

Speaking to Elie Hajj, a prominent Lebanese politician argues that the country’s political class is incapable of resolving problems and fails to address the citizens' most basic needs.

Lebanon

Hezbollah-Israel Psychological War Continues in Nasrallah Speech

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah’s television appearance on Feb. 27 was a carefully crafted psychological warfare operation, writes Nasser Chararah.

Israel

Syria Remains Prisoner Of International Indecision

The outcome of the meeting between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Syrian opposition leader Moaz al-Khatib demonstrates the regional and international constraints hampering resolution of the Syrian crisis, writes Clovis Maksoud.

Lebanon

Beirut on Edge After Nasrallah Speech

The speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on Feb. 26 holds many similarities to his speech on May 6, 2008, writes Jean Aziz.

Lebanon

Lebanese Political Crisis Related to Rise in Crime

The increase in security concerns around the war in Syria has led to a sharp rise in crime in Lebanon, writes Elie Hajj.

Lebanon

Hezbollah Probes Detente With Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

Hezbollah leaders look to improve relations Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, or at least refrain from criticism, while emphasizing their shared interests, writes Nasser Chararah.

Egypt

Qatar Offers 'GCC+1' to Include Iran

At a recent forum in Kuwait, high-ranking Qatari officials proposed the formation of a new organization comprising the GCC and Iran, writes Nassif Hitti.

Qatar

Nasrallah Sends Message on Syria

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah disproved rumors he is sick and delivered a message to Lebanon’s leaders on Syria and the electoral law issue, writes Ali Hashem.

Lebanon

Lebanon Prepares for Gulf Tourists Amid Unstable Security

Despite the unstable security situation prevailing in Lebanon, many Kuwaiti tourists plan to spend an official holiday in the country, writes Jean Aziz.

Lebanon

Lebanon at Crossroads Between Tradition and Progress

Downtown Beirut recently witnessed two opposing events: a gathering of Salafists calling for a return to religious values, and a civil marriage aimed at achieving social progress, both of which illustrate Lebanon at a crossroad, writes Nasser Chararah.

Lebanon